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Texas Political Pulse for May 17, 2024. You received 16 news.
 
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San Antonio Report
Everything you need to know about voting in the May 28 primary runoffs
...impact the school voucher debate next legislative session. Of particular note, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) is fighting for his political life in a runoff with challenger Dave Covey, who...
Andrea Drusch
05/17/2024 Online
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KAMR-TV NBC 4 (Amarillo)
Chaos erupts in hearing as Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jibe at Crockett
...(R-Ga.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) clashed after the firebrand Republican accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) of wearing "fake eyelashes." The comment — which was made during a markup to...
Mychael Schnell
05/17/2024 Online
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
Armed cartels: Why two Texas Democrats seek to ban the private sales of .50 caliber rifles
...largely unsuccessful, efforts to curb the sale of other military-style rifles, the bill by U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, Veronica Escobar of El Paso and Maxwell Frost of Orlando, Fla., is not a reaction...
05/17/2024 Online
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The Katy News
DPS Dedicates Fallen Officers Memorial, Display in Austin
...Director Steven McCraw were joined at this year’s Memorial Service by special guest speaker Texas Governor Greg Abbott, former DPS Director Lamar Beckworth, State Senator Pete Flores, State Senator Morgan LaMantia...
05/17/2024 Online
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KENS Channel 5 - San Antonio
Hundreds of windows were shattered at downtown hotels and office buildings, with glass littering the streets below.
...tomorrow, unless you’re an essential worker. Stay home, take care of your children," Houston Mayor John Whitmire said in an evening briefing. "Our first responders will be working around the clock." The...
05/17/2024 Online
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KAVU (ABC) 25 (Victoria)
Former US Army sergeant released from prison after Gov. Abbott pardons him for 2020 fatal Black Lives Matter protest shooting
...Black Lives Matter rally in 2020, was released from prison Thursday after he was pardoned by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott’s decision comes after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted unanimously Thursday...
05/17/2024 Online
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KETK (NBC) 56 (Tyler)
RFK Jr.’s Texas ballot access push raises questions for Ted Cruz
...Robert F. Kennedy Jr. qualifying for the Texas ballot is fueling speculation that he could hurt Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) reelection chances. Kennedy announced earlier this week he gained more than enough...
Hanna Trudo
05/17/2024 Online
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KIAH (CW Houston)
House GOP tries to undo White House weapons block to Israel
...is a catastrophic decision with global implications," said Johnson. Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul said the president has no right to punish Israel for how it uses its weapons in its war against...
Basil John
05/17/2024 Online
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Dallas Morning News
How the new $105 billion aviation law changes rules for passengers, airlines and the FAA
...Pilots Association, which represents American’s pilots. U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said the bill ensures the country’s aviation system meets today’s challengers. "Our...
Alexandra Skores
05/17/2024 Online
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KVIA ABC 7 El Paso
At least 4 dead in Houston as destructive storms lash Texas and Louisiana with strong winds and flood threats
...schools are closed as widespread power outages have darkened the city and disabled traffic lights, Mayor John Whitmire said. Streets are littered with debris, downed trees and power lines, and the downtown area...
05/17/2024 Online
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Fort Worth Star Telegram
Two arch-conservative billionaires loom large in North Texas House runoffs. Why?
...target some Republicans . In 2020, staff members from the group were caught on a hot mic mocking Gov. Greg Abbott's wheelchair use. Defend Texas Liberty has been under fire since October, when i ts leader...
Eleanor Dearman
05/17/2024 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 0.4 percent more...
05/17/2024 Online
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Dallas Morning News
Gun-law reform activists plan rally, billboards as NRA meets in Dallas
...they call the crippling toll of firearm violence. Gun deaths in Texas have jumped 62% since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was first elected, from 2,848 in 2014 to 4,630 in 2022, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
Sarah Bahari
05/17/2024 Online
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ktbb​.com
Lawyers discuss role classified documents may play in bribery case against Texas Rep
...Thursday discussed whether classified documents might play a role in the planned trial of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, who is facing federal bribery and conspiracy charges over accusations he accepted...
05/17/2024 Online
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Texas Metro News
Texas Democrats Respond to Greg Abbott’s Pardon of Convicted Murderer Daniel Perry
Convicted Murderer Daniel Perry AUSTIN, Texas - Today, Greg Abbott issued a full pardon to U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted in April 2023 of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester....
Texas Metro News
05/17/2024 Online
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NewsRadio 740 - KTRH
TX Rep Proposes Bill To Remove 'Aliens' Who Commit Crimes At Demonstrations
...illegals joining in on the anti-Israel protests across the country without any consequences, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) has proposed a bill that would remove illegal aliens who commit crimes during demonstrations....
05/17/2024 Online
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