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Fort Worth City Council Hears Police Report on Panhandling Issues
The City of Fort Worth is taking targeted action to address ongoing panhandling issues throughout the city that regularly generate complaints from residents and businesses. On Tuesday, December 2, the city council received an informal report about the Fort Worth Police Department’s (FWPD) panhandling enforcement efforts. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for
Dan Patrick Announces ‘Little Texan Savings Fund’ to Invest $1,000 in Texas Children’s ‘Trump Accounts’
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick plans to prioritize the creation of a “New Little Texan Savings Fund” during the next legislative session, which would allocate an additional $1,000 to newborn Texas children in addition to new federal “Trump Accounts.” The private investment “Trump Accounts,” seeded with $1,000 from the federal government, will go into effect on
Trump Pardons Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar and Wife, Says Biden ‘Weaponized’ Justice Department
President Donald Trump has pardoned embattled U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) following an ongoing legal battle involving the congressman, his wife, political consultants, and a number of foreign governments. In a social media post, Trump alleged the Biden administration “weaponized the Justice System against their Political Opponents” like Cuellar. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript
Donald Trump pardons Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar
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Here are Three Themes to Watch Ahead of Texas’ 2026 Candidate Filing Deadline
The December 8 filing deadline in Texas is less than a week away, and by this time next week, all the campaign fields will be finalized for the 2026 midterm. Currently, there are 37 open seats up for grabs in federal and state elections in Texas. Here are three things to watch for as the
Texas-Based Dell Technologies Pledges Over $6 Billion for ‘Trump Accounts’
Dell Technologies, headquartered in Texas, is donating over $6 billion towards new “Trump Accounts,” private investment accounts established through legislation authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for newborn American children — each seeded by a $1,000 investment from the federal government. Dell CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan announced on Tuesday that they’d
Afghan National’s Arrest in Texas for Alleged Terroristic Threats Highlighted After D.C. Attack
The day before the fatal shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. allegedly by an Afghan national, another one was arrested for alleged terroristic threats in Texas. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwa allegedly shot two National Guard members on November 26, one of whom later died. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required
Congressman Troy Nehls Forgoes Re-election, Becoming Fourth GOP Retirement
In an unexpected turn, Congressman Troy Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his retirement from Congress at the conclusion of his current term. Nehls, one of the most outspoken figures in the Texas delegation, will not seek re-election next year. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please
Lt. Gov. Patrick Calls for Senate Hearing Over Chinese-Linked Solar Companies
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for energy executives to appear before a Texas Senate committee after the release of information that purported to show Chinese investments in solar panel companies operating in the state. The statement from Patrick came over the weekend. He highlighted a Fox News report, writing that in 2026 he plans to
Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) will retire after six terms in the Texas House, marking the 25th open seat in the Legislature next year. “After much prayerful consideration and discussion with family and close friends, I have decided that I will not be seeking re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2026,” he
Groups Concerned Over Menhaden Issues
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has voted to allow an Atlantic menhaden catch that will not leave enough menhaden in the water for striped bass. Catch was set at 186,000 MT, when scientists said that a quota of 108,000 MT was necessary to have a 50% chance of success of rebuilding the striped bass
TX Chenier Refuge Complex Welcomes Hunters
As fall migration peaks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reminds hunters that the Texas Chenier Plains Refuge Complex on the Texas coast are open for public waterfowl hunting. The National Wildlife Refuges in the Complex offer broad hunting opportunities focused on species like the blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, gadwall, northern pintail and northern shoveler.
