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Texas Sues Department of Justice Over Federal Trump Investigation Documents
Texas sued the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday attempting to preserve all records pertaining to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President-elect Donald Trump. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) complaint on November 8 requesting specific records from Smith’s investigation, including “all Communications from any current or
Democrat John Bryant Enters Texas House Speaker Race
A second Democratic candidate for Texas House speaker emerged Tuesday as state Rep. John Bryant (D-Dallas) filed paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission. Bryant is the most tenured freshman in the building as he returned to the Legislature in 2023 after a 40-year hiatus. He served five terms previously from 1974 to 1983. Bryant left
Reds Love These Rocky Locations
If you target redfish, chances are you already know that riprap can be an an excellent area to find them. All riprap, however, is not created equal. The next time you’re looking at miles and miles of rock-covered shoreline or jetty walls and wondering where to start, keep these fish-attracting factors in mind. A 10
Fort Worth to Consider Advance Funding for Convention Center Renovations
The Fort Worth City Council will consider a measure next week to allocate $15 million from its culture and tourism fund as an advance to finance design and pre-construction expenses related to Phase 2 of the Fort Worth Convention Center renovation. The council was briefed by Fort Worth City Public Events Department director Michael Crum
Trump Selects Former ICE Acting Director Tom Homan as New ‘Border Czar’
Tom Homan has been tapped as the Donald Trump administration’s future “border czar” after a post announcing the appointment was published Sunday night. “I’ve known Tom for a long time, and there is nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders,” Trump wrote on his TruthSocial platform. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required
After the November election, the Texas Legislature has a new wave of pro-choice Democrats.
School choice may be coming to Texas now that the elections are closed and the seats have been counted, as a result of the election of a number of new state House members who support school choice on November 5. The governor has prioritized education over option. Greg Abbott over the past two decades. ×
The Texas Medical Board Reaffirms the limitations of the rules and the physician’s obligations.
The Texas Medical Board ( TMB) reiterated its revisions to the state’s strict abortion-related laws, which allow for ectopic pregnancy care and do not require a doctor to wait until a mother’s life is in danger of “preparation.” The statement came after a battle that was rife with laws-related criticism, and the statement sought to
preserving the Vietnam War’s past
Col. James Lamar was shot along and ejected from his aircraft during his 101st fight objective over North Vietnam in 1965 while flying at a speed of over 700 tangles. Lamar survived, but was trapped in a tree with a broken shoulder. Then captured by farmers, Lamar was turned over to the North Vietnamese war.
Experts Studying Concerning”Spinning Fish” Behavior
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) and several partners are collaborating on new research to address a suspected toxin affecting multiple Florida Keys fish species with abnormal “spinning” behaviors. The inter-institutional study is funded by $1.75 million that was awarded to BTT by the State of Florida through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Prop. 127 Should Serves As Wakeup Call
Colorado’s Proposition 127, which would have banned hunting mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx, failed at the ballot box. The Wild Sheep Foundation applauds the efforts of all those who stepped up and supported those who worked tirelessly to defeat this misguided anti-wildlife measure but cautions that scientific wildlife management that works for people and wildlife
Man Cited For Hunting Contest Fraud
An Arkansas gentleman was cited by law enforcement in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, on November 1 for alleged battle fraud. Officials cited Andrew Riels, 27, of Crossett, Ark., for hunting competition fraud and violating federal business laws. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission ( AGFC) Enforcement Division provided information about Riels stealing a buck from Arkansas
Texas, 15 Another States Secure Victory in Lawsuit Against Federal ‘ Parole in Place ‘ Plan for Illegal Immigrants
Texas received a final judgment permanently blocking a Biden administration “parole in place” ( PIP ) policy that would have allegedly allowed over a million illegal aliens to secure citizenship without satisfying” clear” congressionally-issued requirements. According to the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS) press release, that legislation established a procedure for “certain noncitizen families
