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Texans were rescued by the U.S. after stranded in Peru. Now, the bills are arriving.
U.S. State Department has sent letters to Americans rescued abroad during the pandemic asking for repayment for the repatriation flights and threatening to withhold tax refunds or social security payments if the debt goes unpaid for months.
President Trump goes on the attack on Sunday morning; says election was rigged
By Kerrville Daily Times Staff and news service reports, November 15, 2020 During a series of Tweets on Sunday morning, President Donald Trump said he was conceding nothing, and that the only way that he lost to Joe Biden was because the election was rigged against him. All of this comes a day after huge
Lt. Gov. Patrick Doubles Down on Sacrificing Seniors in Favor of 2020 Economy
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doubled down on his inflammatory comments from last March about letting seniors die so the COVID-19 lockdowns could end and everyone could get back to work.
Kerrville proves to be generous to candidates left and right
Through the first eight months of the year, Kerrville residents donated money through the two primary sources of Democrat and Republican conduits for contributions — Act Blue and Win Red.
President can’t use $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall construction
The 2-1 decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes as $3.6 billion was slated for construction of about a dozen projects, including two projects in the Laredo and El Paso areas.
Trump pulls out of the virtual debate with Biden, calls it a ‘waste’ of time
President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected plans for a virtual debate on Oct. 15 with Democratic rival Joe Biden, a format switch intended to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in light of Trump's infection, and said he feels well enough to resume campaign rallies.
Texas U.S. Attorney John Bash resigns
Gregg Sofer — who was a counselor to the U.S. attorney general and formerly worked in the Western District of Texas office — was named as his successor.
President Donald Trump says he and the first lady have tested positive for coronavirus
The president’s physician wrote that Trump and his wife “are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.”
Governor limits counties to one absentee ballot drop-off location
The Republican governor's order Thursday was a rebuke to large, Democratic counties that have set up numerous locations where voters may drop off their completed absentee ballots in person. Civil rights groups say it will suppress voting.
Night of chaos marks the first debate between Trump & Biden
The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos Tuesday night as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry — and personal — jabs that sometimes overshadowed the sharply different visions each man has for a nation facing historic crises.
Allen West calls on Donald Trump to visit Texas before Election Day
“I’ve got the message up to him,” said Allen West, who took over as party chair in July. “I’d like to see the president come back to Texas one more time, especially come back to North Texas.”
President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
Both of Texas' Republican U.S. senators have indicated they support moving forward with the Supreme Court confirmation process less than two months before the election.
