By David Sergi and Kyler Rucker of Sergi and Associates, a San Marcos-based law firm In Texas, legality doesn’t always equal safety—especially if you’re in the hemp business. Across the state, lawful hemp retailers are being raided, their employees arrested, and their businesses shuttered. The reason isn’t just outdated law enforcement tactics—it’s a forensic trap being exploited…

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2025 “Why a Central Texas farmer is leading a one-man mission to stop renewable energy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to…

Summer gas prices to average $3.02 per gallon; Americans plan to hit the road with more budget-savvy strategies DALLAS, TX – May 20, 2025 – GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on gas, today released its 2025 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast for summer travel, revealing that…

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2025 “Trump administration’s first “self-deportation” flight takes off from Houston” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2025 “Texas Senate passes bill that would require public schools to use Christian B.C./A.D. system to track years” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…

By Michael W. Ellis The Bible says, “Let no filthy, corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth”.  From the Oval Office, Pentagon, and halls of Congress to playgrounds, the vilest, filthiest, “corrupt communication” spews forth. (Eph 4:29; Col 3:8 KJV) Americans are “a people of unclean lips” with “mouths full of cursing”—males/females, Democrats/Republicans, old/young, unbelievers/professing…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2025 “Texas Senate panel approves $8 billion school funding plan as it seeks middle ground with House” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…

TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana man has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.   Deablo Deshon Lewis, 34, was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana and possession of a…

TYLER, Texas – A Jefferson man has been found guilty of federal sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.   Corey Lamar Johnson, 42, was found guilty by a jury on all counts following a six-day trial before U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker, on May…

By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2025 “Improved response to mass shooting is goal of “Uvalde Strong” bill approved by Texas Legislature” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…