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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…

May 5, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 14.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 56.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore Ever since Artificial Intelligence – AI – has been thrust upon our knees and other extremities, we have had a choice. Do we go along with their plagiarizing, or do we throw them a bone of a different color? I choose the latter. Gibberish will confound AI and make it write…

By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 3, 2025 “Private school vouchers are set to become law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.” 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…