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Texas GOP Signals Looming Push, Potential Lawsuit Over Closed Primaries
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) is on a collision course with the State of Texas, and perhaps towards a legal fight over closing the party’s primary. Over the weekend, the Texas GOP’s State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) amended its Rule 46, which was adopted at the 2024 state convention. × This page requires Javascript.
Thousands Rally in Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protest at Texas Capitol
“No Kings” protesters descended on the Texas State Capitol this weekend to rally against President Donald Trump and his administration. “No Kings” Protest Sign in front of Texas State Capitol (The Texan/Cameron Abrams) Over five million people are estimated to have participated in these protests across the country over the weekend, according to the American Civil
Texas Supreme Court Rules on Application of State Religious Services Clause in Local Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) has issued an opinion covering the scope of the Texas Religious Services Clause and the extent to which it applies to governmental actions that directly prohibit or limit religious services. In 2023, members of the Lipan-Apache Native American Church sued the City of San Antonio, alleging that its actions
Seven Steps To Cleaning Saltwater Reels
Saltwater fishing can be incredibly rewarding, but salt is brutal on your gear. Without proper care, your reels can corrode, seize up, or suffer irreversible damage. Cleaning your reels after every saltwater trip is essential. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it properly: 1. Gather Your Supplies Before you begin, make sure you
In Wildness Is The True Beauty of America
There’s a certain peace you can only find in the wild places — those corners of America where the noise of the world falls away, and you’re left alone with the land, the sky, and your Creator. I remember sitting on a lonely rock in South Dakota, watching the northern lights ripple across the heavens
So, A Guy Said He Sawn An 18 Foot Alligator Garfish
The mysterious waters of the southern United States have always been a source of fascination and intrigue, especially when it comes to the tales of giant alligator garfish sightings. These elongated, prehistoric-looking fish have been a part of the region’s folklore for centuries, with old records, alleged sightings, and remarkable captures painting a picture of
Seeking Texas’ True Native Trout
“I wish we had a native trout in Texas.” As I spoke those words to Therese Thompson of the Western Native Trout Initiative, her reply took me by surprise. “Well, Texas used to have the Rio Grande cutthroat,” she said. What? The only trout I was aware of living on the Gulf Coast-speckled, sand, and Gulf
A Look At Mule Deer Challenges
Mule deer, iconic residents of the Western United States, Northern Mexico and Southern Canada, face an increasingly challenging landscape as human activities and natural factors threaten their populations. One significant issue impacting mule deer is the fragmentation and loss of their traditional migration corridors. Photo by Bexley Schumaker These corridors are vital for their seasonal
TWA Supports Stand Against Screwworms
The Texas Wildlife Association supports U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ April 26 letter demanding the Mexican government eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive custom duties on eradication equipment necessary to stop the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). NWS flies deposit eggs in a cut or wound on an animal. Once hatched, the larvae
City Nature Challenge Yields Big Results
For the fourth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events. This year, fourteen Texas metropolitan areas participated in the challenge and logged a whopping 342,913 observations. Participants recorded more than 9,800 different species with more
Louisiana Changes Wahoo Regs
The new wahoo regulations will go into effect on June 20, establishing a five-fish per-person recreational bag and possession limit. Previously, there were no established recreational bag and possession limits for Wahoo. Wahoo have a serious set of choppers, which needs to be taken into account when you set your sights n this species. The
Summer Topwater Bass Tips
Summer in Texas offers some of the most exciting opportunities to catch largemouth bass on topwater lures. While the heat can push bass deeper during midday, the early mornings, late evenings, and even nighttime can provide explosive topwater action if you approach it correctly. Timing is KeyDuring the hot summer months, target bass during low-light
