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Texas Political Pulse for April 22, 2026. You received 15 news.
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Comanche Chief
Abilene's Taylor County Courthouse begins next 111 years with full restoration, community rededication
...county and other funds. "We're not just preserving a building — we are preserving our story," said Rep. ​Stan Lambert (House District 71) "This is a great example of good government at work: state and local leaders...
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Dallas Observer
Thou Shall Not Keep Jesus Out of Class: Court Sides With Texas in SB 10 Lawsuit
...to post a copy of the Ten Commandments was not equal to "a call to prayer." Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton, who represented the school districts named in the lawsuit, which included Plano ISD, marked...
Kelly Dearmore
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KTRK ABC 13 Houston
Texas court interpreter detained by ICE says she's been 'treated like a criminal'
..."But at the same time, I am so focused and dedicated and will do anything to get her out." Rep. ​Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has criticized Batra's detention, writing on X, "Meenu Batra is the only Punjabi,...
Juhi Doshi
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KOSA (CBS) 7 (Odessa)
Texas DPS arrests 40 in Howard County crime operation
The ​Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a two-day operation in Howard County on April 17 and 18, arresting 40 people on various charges.(DPS) Published: Apr. 22, 2026 at 9:06 AM CDT|Updated: 15...
Katelyn Carlock
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Wichita Falls Times Record News
Roblox pulls Uvalde school shooting game after Texas House launches probe
April 22, 2026, 8:53 a.m. CT Roblox is responding to ​Texas' investigation after the ​Texas House Speaker directed a committee to investigate the company, which had a simulation game of the 2022 Robb Elementary...
Mateo Rosiles
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Navasota Examiner
Carver THC marker honors black legislator
Keatha Brown, Representative for Senator ​Lois Kolkhorst, presented a proclamation to NGWC Alumni Association President, James Moore and President Emeritus Mildred Edwards, honoring Washington’s service...
Connie Clements Examiner Reporter
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chron​.‌com
What do John Whitmire and Eric Adams have in common? Their podcasts.
...to make a podcast, well you've won a used 2015 Nissan Sentr, where you can listen to Houston Mayor ​John Whitmire's new show during your commute. A cool $60,000 is how much taxpayer money Whitmire has apparently...
Gwen Howerton
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KTRK ABC 13 Houston
Houston City Council to vote on revised ICE proposal or risk losing $114M in public safety funding
...police officers interact with ICE. City leaders received an amended version on Tuesday as Houston Mayor ​John Whitmire said he's been working with the state. PREVIOUS REPORT: Mayor Whitmire proposes amendment...
Brandon Hamilton
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KCEN TV
Attorney General Ken Paxton will replace Donald Trump Jr. at Baylor University's Turning Point USA tour stop in Waco on Wednesday evening at Waco Hall.
...8:38 AM CDT April 22, 2026 Updated: 8:38 AM CDT April 22, 2026 WACO, Texas — Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton will replace Donald Trump Jr. at a Turning Point USA campus tour stop at Baylor University in...
Kevin Duer
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Kurv 710
NRA Works To Prevent Election Of Talarico To US Senate
The National Rifle Association is doing what it can to keep Democrat ​James Talarico from being elected to the US Senate this fall. John Commerford, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative...
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Gilmer Mirror
Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more
...primary to remove Aaron Reitz, a former top official in the U.S. Department of Justice, and state Sen. ​Joan Huffman, who did not advance to the runoff. See all of our resources for voting in the ​Texas primary...
Eleanor Klibanoff
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Texas Tribune
Baylor University defies conservative reputation by hosting opposing political events
...Founders Mall on the campus of Baylor University in Waco on Dec. 23, 2020. Jordan Vonderhaar for The ​Texas Tribune The Waco Bridge is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The ​Texas Tribune, reporting...
The Waco Bridge
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Texas Association of Counties
2026 TAC Legislative Conference
...AM - 10:30 AM Contact Deanna Auert or Rachel Kucera at (800) 456‑5974. Registration The 2026 ​Texas Association of Counties ​Legislative Conference is essential to preparing for the 90th ​Texas Legislature,...
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Gilmer Mirror
James Talarico calls for federal gas tax pause to combat surging fuel prices
As Republicans continue battling for their U.S. Senate nomination, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee ​James Talarico is rolling out his own campaign promises targeted at lowering costs while taking aim at the...
Kayla Guo
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries
...(32 kilometers) away, described it as a natural gas well, based on information it received from the ​Texas Department of Public Safety, city spokesperson Kevin Meyer said Tuesday. Several residents evacuated...
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