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Houston Texans’ Kris Boyd excited about upcoming NFL season

By Elwyn Henderson The Houston Texans began their 2024 Training Camp at the Methodist Training Center across from NRG Stadium on Kirby Street Thursday, July 18, and former Gilmer Buckeye star Kris Boyd began his sixth season in the NFL as one of the 48-man roster from the Texans. The Mirror had a chance to…

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Abbott’s RNC remarks amplify his attack on Biden’s border policies

By Robert Downen and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2024 “Abbott’s RNC remarks amplify his attack on Biden’s border policies” 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…

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Elon Musk says he’ll move X and SpaceX to Texas

By Asad Jung, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2024 “Elon Musk says he’ll move X and SpaceX to Texas” 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…

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Texas Weekly Gas Price Update

July 15, 2024 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 15.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

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JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: What Freedom of Speech Means

By Jim “Pappy” Moore Some of the things I read and hear which call for restrictions on speech are appalling. The gist is always the same. “We cannot allow hurtful, offensive speech that injures others in society.” This approach is repeatedly stated as justification for stopping people from saying and writing things some find offensive.…

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“Horrible and scary”: Texas leaders express outrage and relief after attempted assassination of Donald Trump

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2024 ““Horrible and scary”: Texas leaders express outrage and relief after attempted assassination of Donald Trump” 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…

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Video: Donald Trump raises his fist to crowd of supporters after shots rang out

Donald Trump RAISES HIS FIST to crowd of supporters after shots rang out at the Pennsylvania rally. pic.twitter.com/XI8EwVicCO — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 13, 2024 This looks really bad. This looks like the counter sniper team had eyes on the shooter, let him fire first, then returned fire. pic.twitter.com/GbVJZGNaax — John Cardillo (@johncardillo) July 14, 2024…

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