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JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Time for Pete Hegseth to Lower the BOOM!
By Jim “Pappy” Moore Pete Hegseth is our Secretary of Defense, and he’s playing Defense to the backstabbing of some of his Generals. It’s time for Pete to go on the Offensive. Pete should have a public meeting around a big table, with him sitting at the head of the table. Any General he suspects…
Read MoreDan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval
By Jaden Edison and Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 18, 2025 “Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval” 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 MoreEast Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now
By Jess Huff and Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Yuriko Schumacher, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2025 “East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Read MoreIn historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
By Jaden Edison and Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2025 “In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program” 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…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
April 14, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 10.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 12.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 42.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Trump & Tariffs: Leveling the Playing Field
By Jim “Pappy” Moore I was a History major in college, graduating with Honors while being the leader of the University’s Honorary History Society. I had 42 semester hours of History, focused mostly on American History. One of the causes cited for The Great Depression has been the Smoot-Hawley tariffs. Those who oppose tariffs often…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
April 7, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 14.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 16.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 36.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: The Tyranny of Leftist Federal Judges
By Jim “Pappy” Moore The most political judges in America are the Leftist Judges sitting on the federal district judge benches in America. Not all of them, but there is a small group who are strongly aligned with the far left view that the Constitution and its rights should be ignored or circumvented. These renegades…
Read MoreVintage Fashion Show Fundraiser for the Historic Upshur Museum
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming Vintage Fashion Show, celebrating the timeless elegance and unique charm of vintage clothing. Themes: Victorian, 20’s thru current trends, western included. To contribute your vintage garments to the show, please follow these simple steps: Send an email to hum1925@etex.net with a brief description and photograph of each garment you wish…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
March 31, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.9 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 9.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 39.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
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