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Seven House Republicans Call for Investigation Into Rep. Castro’s Public Shaming of Trump Donors

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 09, 2019 16 Comments

Rep. Joaquin Castro outed and shamed local Trump donors saying, "Their contributions are fueling a campaign of hate that labels Hispanic immigrants as ‘invaders.’"

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People On Joaquin Castro Target List Getting Harassed

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 09, 2019 45 Comments

Earlier this week, Rep. Joaquin Castro tweeted the names of Trump-donor constituents, connecting them to the businesses with which they're affiliated, own, or otherwise invested. He shamed the donors, saying, "their contributions are fueling a campaign of hate that labels Hispanic immigrants as ‘invaders.’”

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Dallas Airport Comes to Silent Standstill as Remains of Vietnam War Veteran Come Home 52 Years Later

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 09, 2019 14 Comments

Roy Knight Jr. of Texas left the United States to serve in the Vietnam War as a pilot in 1967. His remains finally came back to Texas yesterday on a plane flown by his son. The arrival brought the entire airport to a halt.

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Oops: Rep. Joaquin Castro Outs His Own Donor When Trying to Publicly Shame Trump Donors

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 07, 2019 17 Comments

I mean, really...

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Rep. Joaquin Castro Tweets List of San Antonio Trump Donors, Including Retirees

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 06, 2019 65 Comments

While Julian Castro is busy trying out-progressive the entire Democrat presidential field, his twin brother, Rep. Joaquin Castro is publicly shaming local business owners who made max contributions to Trump's re-election campaign.

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What we know about El Paso shooter Patrick Crusius

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 06, 2019 34 Comments

On Saturday, a man shot up a Walmart in El Paso, killing 20 people and injuring 26 people. One law enforcement agent identified the suspect in custody as 21-year-old Patrick Crusius. A few hours after the massacre, news circulated that Crusius published a four-page manifesto filled with racist language and hatred for immigrants on 4chan and 8chan forums.

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Mass Shootings in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on August 04, 2019 89 Comments

There have been two mass shootings this weekend.  One, in El Paso, Texas, left 20 people dead and over 24 others injured.  The second one took place in Dayton, Ohio and left at least nine people dead and more than two dozen injured.

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Rep. Will Hurd Will Not Seek Re-Election

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 02, 2019 23 Comments

Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd announced Thursday night that he will not seek re-election, making Hurd the sixth Republican to announce retirement in a matter of weeks.

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Wendy Davis Will Run for U.S. House Against Rep. Chip Roy

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 22, 2019 24 Comments

Former Texas state senator Wendy Davis has continued her campaign to remain relevant. She announced on Monday her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives and challenge Republican Rep. Chip Roy. Davis shot into the national limelight a few years ago when she filibustered for 13 hours against a pro-life measure in the Texas senate. She tried to capitalize on this fame in a run for Texas governor but ultimately failed.

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Julian Castro, who?

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 15, 2019 13 Comments

Julian Castro is running for president in the Democrat primary, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the current news cycle. After a strong debate performance (by Democrat metrics), Castro raised $2.8 million in the second quarter, most of it filtering in after the debate.

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Officials at UT Austin Respond to Doxxing Threat Against Incoming Freshmen

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 10, 2019 3 Comments

"No members of our community should be targeted for their affiliations or political beliefs."...

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Justice: Police Believe They’ve Identified Viral Blue Bell Licker, Say Charges Will Be Filed

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 04, 2019 137 Comments

In what can only be described as an act of a terror a woman opened up a half gallon of Blue Bell ice cream (the best ice cream in the country), licked it, and returned it to the freezer of a WalMart in Lufkin, Texas.

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Austin, TX, Will Allow Homeless to Camp on Sidewalks, But Not in Front of City Hall

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 02, 2019 30 Comments

We have pointed to the massive homeless problems in Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles. Now the city of Austin, Texas, has decided it wants to take a step closer to the same future.

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A Catholic University in Texas to Offer Series of Events Focusing on ‘Same Sex Attraction’

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 28, 2019 2 Comments

"aimed to create a more open dialogue between the Catholic teachings on same sex attraction and the student body"...

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Anarchists at UT Austin Threaten Incoming Freshmen With Doxxing if They Join Conservative Groups

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 22, 2019 39 Comments

"Do you wanna be famous? If you join YCT or Turning Point USA, you just might be."...

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Small Texas Town Declares Itself a “Sanctuary City” for the Unborn

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 14, 2019 9 Comments

A small Texas town nestled up next to the Louisiana border became the first in the great state of Texas to declare itself a "sanctuary city" for the unborn. Waskom has a population of about 2,000 people.

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LEAKED: “Wrong Apartment” Shooting 911 Recording

Posted by Andrew Branca on June 11, 2019 133 Comments

There was a recent leak, in violation of court order, of the 911 call made by former Dallas cop Amber Guyger (mugshot in featured image). The call came immediately after she shot and killed Botham Jean when she mistakenly walked into his apartment, thinking it was her apartment and perceived him as an intruder. This post examines some of the legal implications of Guyger's statements during that 911 call.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs New Law Protecting Campus Free Speech

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 11, 2019 1 Comment

“Some colleges are banning free speech on college campuses” ...

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