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House Democrats call for education special session Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers.

Censorship: A Global Pandemic

by John Stossel 'Palestine will be free!' chant the protesters. 'From the river to the sea.Some say that's a call for genocide -- another holocaust -- elimination of Israel and all Jews.So, should the chant be illegal? The House of Representatives just voted to make it illegal at universities.

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Phelan issues priorities for next session — if he is speaker Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, has issued his legislative priorities for the next legislative session in January, while facing a tough re-election battle and an impending May 28 runoff election.

A Lack of Imagination

Some House Republicans have decided they will oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, among others, argue that the Democrats are already in control of the House by proxy, so make it reality.

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Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the averageApril was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

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High-end electrical users could strain grid The growth of industrialscale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week.

'Make Government Work'

by John Stossel President Joe Biden says, 'I know how to make government work!' You'd think he'd know. He's worked in government for 51 years. But the truth is, no one can make government work. Biden hasn't.

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Capitalism Versus Racism

Capitalism and racism go together?I hear it all the time. 'Racism is intricately linked to capitalism,' says famous Marxist Angela Davis. 'It's a mistake to assume that we can combat racism by leaving capitalism in place.''Anti-racist' activist Ibram X.

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Early voting underway in local elections Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.