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By Sofia Sorochinskaia and Laura Duclos, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2025 ““See how we do things”: Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THC” 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…

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2025 “Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media” 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…

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…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore   When I was just a child in Sunday School way back in the 1950s, we sang a song called “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” Its words embraced the essence of Matthew 19:14 where Jesus said “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom…

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By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2025 “The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and it’s not the one you’re thinking of” 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.…

May 12, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 45.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore Democrats launched an all-out assault upon America during the Biden administration. They flooded our country with illegal aliens from all over the globe. No health checks. No security checks. No vaccines required. Just show up and Biden/Mayokas will not only let you in. They’ll lavish you with credit cards to buy…

By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 6, 2025 “The Texas Lottery and billions in school funding in limbo as deadline nears at Capitol” 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…