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Texas Sales Tax Holiday For Emergency Supplies Begins April 24th
It hasn't been that long since Texans went through a massive winter storm that knocked out power to millions across the state. Now we are in severe weather season and that means powerful storms that could produce tornados. And let's not forget that we are still in a pandemic and this time …
CDC Investigates Blood Clots Potentially Linked to COVID Vaccine
The FDA announced Tuesday, April 13, that 6 women have developed a rare blood clot after taking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, leading to 1 death and 1 hospitalization.
Expanded Casino Gambling Faces Crucial Vote In Texas House Committee
Monday on The Chad Hasty Show, Scott Braddock, Editor of QuorumReport.com, joined the program to talk about the latest news from the Texas State Capitol and the 87th Texas Legislature.
During the discussion on bills moving through the legislative session, Braddock focused muc…
During the discussion on bills moving through the legislative session, Braddock focused muc…
During The Pandemic, Texas Was A Top Spot To Move To
We've known for a while now that people were moving to Texas in large numbers. If you think a pandemic stopped that influx of people, you would be wrong.
According to Zillow, 11% of Americans moved in the past year, and many those sought out Texas, especially if they were coming from California.…
According to Zillow, 11% of Americans moved in the past year, and many those sought out Texas, especially if they were coming from California.…
Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Criminal Illegal Aliens
The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday (April 6th) that Paxton has sued the Biden administration over what he says is their failure to take custody of dangerous, criminal illegal aliens.
According to Paxton's lawsuit, the Biden administration is refusing to take c…
According to Paxton's lawsuit, the Biden administration is refusing to take c…
STAAR Testing Suspended on First Day; Lubbock ISD Statement
On the first day of STAAR testing (Tuesday, April 6th), testing was suspended after multiple students were unable to either start or complete their online test.
Abbott Says No To Vaccine Passports In Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that he had signed an Executive Order prohibiting government mandated vaccine passports in Texas. The move by Abbott comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banned vaccine passports in both the public and private sector...
Gov. Abbott Blasts MLB, Declines First Pitch at Rangers' Opener
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is not happy with Major League Baseball.
All United Family Stores Will Be Closed for Easter on April 4th
During its entire 105 years of existence, the United Family has closed all of its stores for Easter Sunday, and 2021 is no exception.
Human Smugglers Drop 2 Toddlers Over 14-Foot Border Fence
U.S. Border Patrol is working with Mexican authorities to try and identify the 2 smugglers. Meanwhile, conditions at the U.S. border continue to worsen.