Category Archives: Texas

AG Paxton Files Suit Against Austin Over Sanctuary Cities

That was quick: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton already has filed suit against local jurisdictions that had been accused of not cooperating with federal immigration agents, in a preemptive bid to uphold a newly signed anti-sanctuary city law and head … Continue reading →

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Governor Abbott Signs Sanctuary City Bill

“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Sunday prohibiting the state’s cities and counties from enacting so-called ‘sanctuary’ laws that prevent local law enforcement officers from inquiring about the immigration status of anyone they detain.” Here’s the text of the … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 5, 2017

Happy Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that celebrates the French army getting their asses kicked by Mexicans! A bunch of big news that everyone and their dog has been covering at the top of the LinkSwarm: Big News 1: Despite … Continue reading →

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$572 Million Round Rock ISD Bond Issue Saturday

There’s a $572 million Round Rock ISD bond issue coming up this Saturday. (The sound you here is all my national readers hitting the Back button on their browsers. But since I’m in Round Rock ISD and Holly Hansen moved, … Continue reading →

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Texas Stabbing/Shooting Followups

Here’s followups on both of yesterday’s Texas attempted spree-killers: Dallas shooter Derick Lamont Brown The firefighter/paramedic he shot is still alive in critical but stable condition. “A bullet broke the firefighter’s leg and he lost a lot of blood. In … Continue reading →

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Stabbing Attack at UT

What the hell is going on today? One dead, three wounded in UT stabbing spree. You can’t even blame the heat, as the last few days a nice cool front has been blowing through… (Hat tip: Dwight.) Update: Suspect in … Continue reading →

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Active Shooter in Dallas? Update: Dead

One Dallas Fire & Rescue EMT killed and an unidentified civilian wounded in what police are describing as an active shooter situation. Demographically that area (east of Fair Park and South of I-30) is where the predominately black section of … Continue reading →

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Breaking: John Wiley Price Walks

Just after I hit post on today’s LinkSwarm, I see this: In a stunning defeat for federal prosecutors, John Wiley Price, the veteran politician who wields vast power and influence over Dallas County, was on Friday found not guilty of … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for April 28, 2017

It’s been a week, so enjoy an extra-late Friday LinkSwarm There’s lots of meat in President Trump’s tax reform proposal: Individual Reform Tax relief for American families, especially middle-income families: Reducing the 7 tax brackets to 3 tax brackets of … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for April 21, 2017

Yesterday’s huge Texas vs. California update sucked up all my time, so today’s LinkSwarm is a little lite. Texas residents should remember that tomorrow kicks off a preparedness sales tax holiday, giving you a chance to purchase batteries, fire extinguishers, … Continue reading →

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