Weary of the Devil’s schemes

You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Texas Senate approves new research fund

Four of the state’s largest university systems would get millions to grow their research departments under a bill passed by the Senate on Tuesday. A priority of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, the Texas University Fund create by SB 19 would establish an endowment of around $4.

Lamesa horse headed for Kentucky Derby

A born and raised Lamesa horse will be one of the 20 horses headed for the Kentucky Derby after winning at Sunland Park, New Mexico.

Bill advanced to back up Texas electric grid

The Texas Senate advanced a package of bills aimed at making the state’s electric grid more robust, building on last session’s reforms in the wake of winter storm Uri.

Kennedy to launch presidential campaign

Environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for president in 2024 as a Democrat. The filing was confirmed by his campaign treasurer, John Sullivan.

Senate bill protects Texas from greenhouse regulations

The Texas Senate approved a bill that would prohibit cities and counties from banning gas appliances or passing other greenhouse gas regulations. “Greenhouse gas regulation cannot be piecemeal in the state of Texas,” said Granbury Senator Brian Birdwell.

Bill classifies drug cartels as terrorists

Drug cartels would be classifi ed as terrorist organizations under a bill approved by the Texas Senate on Tuesday. Bill author and Pleasanton Senator Pete Flores said that cartels are no less dangerous than political terrorists.

Biden signs bill ending pandemic declaration

President Joe signed a Republican-authored bill to terminate the national emergency Covid-19 pandemic declaration.

Deadly explosion, fire rocks dairy

A deadly explosion and fire at South Fork Dairy Farm in Castro County rendered one person hospitalized in critical condition on Monday and killed thousands of dairy cattle. The Castro County Sheriff ’s Office 911 Dispatch received multiple calls Monday evening around 7:21 p.m.

Right to farm bills pass Texas House

The Texas House of Representatives passed a proposed right to farm constitutional amendment and two right to farm bills. Supported by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the three pieces of legislation are HJR 126, HB 1750 and HB 2308.