HOUSTON — Mohamed Hussein knew he was stepping into a challenging environment when he decided to attend the Republican Party of Texas Convention. His aim was to ascertain his place within the GOP, despite the party’s ongoing rhetoric against Sharia Law and the perceived “Islamification” of Texas. However, what he encountered was a stark reality:…
Officials in Midland have confirmed a tragic shooting incident that occurred on the city’s south side on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a city employee and injuries to ten others. The suspected shooter is also deceased. The Midland Police Department identified the shooter as 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, who was already wanted for…
HOUSTON — The Republican Party of Texas Convention kicked off last week with an atmosphere of apparent unity, but by the conclusion of the three-day event, the durability of that solidarity remained uncertain. Delegates were greeted by vibrant digital displays inside the George R. Brown Convention Center, where slogans such as “unity drives victory” adorned…
Benjamin Flores, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ General Land Office, has announced that he has been diagnosed with leukemia. Despite this challenging news, his campaign confirmed on Friday that he will continue to run for office while undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. In a statement, Flores expressed his determination, saying, “My…
HOUSTON — During a speech at the Texas GOP convention on Friday, Governor Greg Abbott pledged to decisively defeat Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections. He presented his legislative priorities while framing his campaign message around the idea of linking the opposition to what he described as “Bernie Sanders socialism.” Addressing a crowd of thousands…
HOUSTON — During a recent address at the Republican Party of Texas convention in Houston, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made headlines by declaring that Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, Rep. James Talarico, would “go to hell” for his biblical interpretations. Talarico has prominently featured his Christian beliefs as a central theme of his campaign….
A small fly could have significant repercussions for Texas’ beef and agricultural sectors. On June 3, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified the New World screwworm in a three-week-old calf located in Zavala County. Since that detection, additional cases of screwworm infestations have been reported across Texas. This parasitic fly poses a potential multibillion-dollar threat…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has issued a warning to the Big 12 Conference, threatening legal action if Texas Tech University faces any sanctions related to quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s participation in the upcoming football season. The NCAA has barred Sorsby from playing after it was revealed through court documents that he engaged in sports…
In McAllen, conservation organizations are actively working to halt a land exchange between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and SpaceX, which could significantly impact wildlife habitats in the region. This month, the USFWS approved a deal that would allow SpaceX to acquire 715 acres of land within the Lower Rio Grande Valley National…
After spending nearly 50 years on death row in Texas, Clarence Curtis Jordan has been resentenced to life in prison by a Harris County judge, who has also recommended that the 70-year-old be considered for parole due to his medical conditions. Jordan, who is intellectually disabled, spent over 47 years awaiting execution until Texas’ highest…
