Ken Paxton failed to disclose he secretly purchased real estate worth millions of dollars in Hawaii, Florida, and Utah. Experts say this is a direct violation of Texas state ethics rules.
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BREAKING: We’re suing Texas A&M University’s Board of Regents to challenge their censorship policy that restricts instruction on race, sexual orientation, and gender. Public universities can't ban ideas they don't like.
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We Are Gathered Here Today
The Wedding People meets The Celebrants in this hilarious and profound novel about a recently engaged gay man second guessing marriage, and his cousin’s chaotic Texas wedding weekend with old friends ...
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Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gorgeous reminder of what really matters. Prepare to be astounded.” - People • “One of the best, most moving books I have read in years.” - Scott Detrow, NPR • “This is ...
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“Without accountability, you know this is just going to continue, and continue, and continue,” said Norma, @aclu-nj.org's client who ICE assaulted outside Delaney Hall. Norma's right. That's why our affiliates filed 54 claims demanding accountability on behalf of people harmed by federal agents.
“The ICE agent behind me grabbed the back of my shirt and just threw me like a sack of trash”
People keep suing the agency for beating them up.
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Jones is calling for a citywide referendum on San Antonio’s $489 million contribution to a new Spurs arena to be added to the November ballot.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants city taxpayers to have vote on Project Marvel
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks to reporters after a recent town hall. San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for a citywide vote on
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Democratic state Sen. José Menéndez of San Antonio blasted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s new religious-liberty initiative. He said it could deepen divisions among Texans while distracting public schools from their educational mission. Read More👉 ebx.sh/LJH1oe
11 years ago today, Ken Paxton surrendered at the Collin County Jail on felony securities fraud charges. This is his mugshot.
James Talarico on Texas officially banning THC: “Texans aren’t going to stop smoking weed and eating edibles because politicians in Austin say so. We are now telling full-grown adults how to live their lives. This is the nanny state at its worst; this is big government at its worst."
It's a Texas invasive species showdown—but does anyone really win?
What Happens If Screwworm Hits Feral Hogs? We (Really) Don’t Want to Find Out.
The flesh-eating pest that recently returned to our state could overrun the wild pig population, but that probably isn’t the answer to our invasive-species prayers.
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Legendary reader @levarburton.bsky.social helped us open the Obama Presidential Center branch of the Chicago Public Library during opening weekend by sharing a favorite book with some of our very first library visitors.
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See You on the Other Side
Once again brilliantly combining the lyrical observation of F. Scott Fitzgerald with the laser-bright social satire of Evelyn Waugh, Jay McInerney gives us the stunningly accomplished and profoundly a...
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The Big Ugly Bill took food out of the mouths of hungry children — all so billionaires could get another tax break. But when politicians fail us, Texans show up for each other. Our campaign volunteered at a food pantry in West Dallas — because that’s what Texans do.
Ken Paxton owns a $1.2 million property in Hawaii with an ocean view. Since taking office, Ken Paxton’s net worth has increased by up to $12,000,000.00.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment will pay the financial penalty it agreed to pony up if it couldn’t bring Major League Soccer to San Antonio.
Board approves Spurs' $2.6 million penalty payment for failed soccer bid
Spurs Sports & Entertainment will pay the financial penalty it agreed to pony up if it couldn't bring Major League Soccer to San Antonio.
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The state has found some registered Texas voters were wrongly flagged as potential noncitizens. The secretary of state told counties to immediately reinstate any Texans who were removed from the voter roll despite showing DPS proof of citizenship. bit.ly/4yOsWzH
Texas finds some registered voters wrongly flagged as noncitizens
The secretary of state told counties to immediately reinstate any Texans who were removed from the voter roll despite showing DPS proof of citizenship.
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It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!
Here are some of the songs I've been listening to this summer. It starts with a song Michelle and I love by Glen Hansard, a great musician who passed tragically this week. Our hearts go out to his family.
