Think Texas: New website gives Texans a voice on Texas/Mexico border violence
For years now, landowners along the Texas/Mexico border have been victims of threats, violence and intimidation by illegal drug and human trafficking activity spilling over into Texas. Although...
View ArticleMilitary generals join Texans in calling for border security action
By Todd Staples, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Despite empty assurances from Washington, communities along the Texas/Mexico border continue to face threats and violence from invading Mexican drug...
View ArticleGo deport yourself
Romney’s “self-deportation” policy is no joke. By Raul A. Reyes I bet Mitt Romney has a sweatshirt that says I (heart) Florida. His victory in the Sunshine State revitalized his campaign for the GOP...
View ArticleWalmart’s arrogance
The Walmex bribery scandal casts a spotlight on the retail giant’s many offenses in North America. By Chris Tilly The New York Times recently dropped a bombshell about Walmart, the world’s largest...
View ArticleThe hero of Cinco De Mayo
By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Texas-born General Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza—one of Cinco de Mayo’s most revered heroes—led his Mexican army to defeat French forces sent by Napoleon III in the critical Battle...
View ArticleRep. Gohmert wins nincompoop roundup
“If babies had guns, they wouldn’t be aborted.” – Rep. Steve Stockman My state of Texas seems to have an inordinate share of nincompoops in public office. But it’s only fair that office holders from...
View ArticleGrandparent scam steals from senior Texans
Many scams are designed to prey on the elderly, one of which is the family emergency scam – often known as the grandparent scam. Although variations of this scam have been around for a long time, it...
View Article‘Deporter In Chief’: Obama Increases Deportation
At least 70,000 immigrants have been deported to the Caribbean from the U.S. in the almost six years since President Barack Obama moved into the White House in 2009. With immigration advocates,...
View ArticleLearn at Lunch
All About Water The Gregg County Master Gardeners, Learn at Lunch program, will be Wednesday, February 11. The program will be held at the Gregg County Extension Auditorium, 405 E. Marshall in...
View ArticleSpring Break: Safety Tips from DPS
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to drive responsibly and to take extra precautions as they make travel plans during Spring Break. “With students and families out of...
View ArticleBorder Security: Perry Dumps Trump
Statement by Gov. Perry on Donald Trump’s Border Security Comments AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s ongoing comments about Governor Perry and...
View ArticleThink Texas: New website gives Texans a voice on Texas/Mexico border violence
For years now, landowners along the Texas/Mexico border have been victims of threats, violence and intimidation by illegal drug and human trafficking activity spilling over into Texas. Although...
View ArticleGo deport yourself
Romney’s “self-deportation” policy is no joke. By Raul A. Reyes I bet Mitt Romney has a sweatshirt that says I (heart) Florida. His victory in the Sunshine State revitalized his campaign for the GOP...
View ArticleWalmart’s arrogance
The Walmex bribery scandal casts a spotlight on the retail giant’s many offenses in North America. By Chris Tilly The New York Times recently dropped a bombshell about Walmart, the world’s largest...
View ArticleThe hero of Cinco De Mayo
By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Texas-born General Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza—one of Cinco de Mayo’s most revered heroes—led his Mexican army to defeat French forces sent by Napoleon III in the critical Battle...
View ArticleRep. Gohmert wins nincompoop roundup
“If babies had guns, they wouldn’t be aborted.” – Rep. Steve Stockman My state of Texas seems to have an inordinate share of nincompoops in public office. But it’s only fair that office holders from...
View ArticleGrandparent scam steals from senior Texans
Many scams are designed to prey on the elderly, one of which is the family emergency scam – often known as the grandparent scam. Although variations of this scam have been around for a long time, it...
View Article‘Deporter In Chief’: Obama Increases Deportation
At least 70,000 immigrants have been deported to the Caribbean from the U.S. in the almost six years since President Barack Obama moved into the White House in 2009. With immigration advocates,...
View ArticleTexas, Mexico discuss business future
ETR Report Despite the “building a wall” along Mexico border rhetoric, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos has met with the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs in a San Antonio summit to consider...
View ArticleDon’t End NAFTA. Fix It.
‘By fixing NAFTA, we can address modern-day challenges and preserve and protect America’s unrivaled stability and prosperity into the next century.’ By Sen. John Cornyn When looking for a model...
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