Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation
May 18, 2025 QUESTION: But we begin on the international front with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. We spoke to him Saturday while he was visiting Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass and asked about the outcome of the first talks between Russia and Ukraine in nearly three years. Those took place Friday…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Reparations NO, Tax Cuts YES
By Jim “Pappy” Moore Democrats love to stir the pot with their proposals of Reparations for Black people in America. They don’t mean it, but they love to divide the country and pit Blacks against everyone else. The notion is that the entire country should pay all Black people in America reparations in the form…
Read MoreTexas Senate reveals $8 billion school funding plan as it seeks middle ground with House
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2025 “Texas Senate reveals $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 up…
Read MoreMoran Minute: PASSED: Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill Clears Ways and Means Committee
Enews Sign Up | Visit My Website | View Online Dear East Texas, For the past two years, House Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee have travelled across the country meeting with small business owners, farmers and ranchers, working families, and everyday Americans to ensure their voices are reflected in the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” This week, that…
Read MoreIt’s not just about vouchers and school funding. Here are other Texas public education bills you should track.
By Sofia Sorochinskaia, The Texas Tribune May 13, 2025 “It’s not just about vouchers and school funding. Here are other Texas public education bills you should track.” 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…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
May 19, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 8.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 31.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreTyler Chapel Hill SQT Pools and Info
Tyler Chapel Hill @texas7on7 SQT Pools and Info for Saturday #txhsfb #tx7on7 @dctf https://t.co/5po2QyrBh7 — Matt Stepp (@Matt_Stepp817) May 18, 2025
Read MoreFatal Head-on Crash in Grayson County
VAN ALSTYNE – On May 17, 2025, at 12:29 p.m. Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on FM-3133, just west of Jim Cannon Rd. A preliminary investigation indicated that a 2007 Dodge 3500 was westbound behind a 2017 Toyota Tacoma, ascending a hill. The driver of the Dodge 3500…
Read MoreVeterans Virtual Career Fair, Employers Ready to Hire
Over 75 companies are primed to hire at the upcoming National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans organized by DAV & RecruitMilitary. This vital event supports veterans transitioning to civilian careers, highlighting their unmatched skills and dedication. The job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th online from 11am to 3pm central. Offering free registration…
Read MoreSeat belts only work if you wear them
TxDOT and law enforcement remind Texans to Click It or Ticket during increased enforcement period Download video May 18, 2025 ATLANTA – It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you do. Everyone needs to buckle up. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear their…
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