President Trump is slamming Democrats for their positions on gun control. He told reporters that talks about gun reform are going well, but he said the Left is “wasting their time on nonsense.” He singled out presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, who declared that he would confiscate assault rifles from people. The president said he can’t […]
Apple to assemble Mac Pro Computers in Austin
September 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Apple is going to assemble its new Mac Pro desktop computers in Austin. The tech giant confirmed Monday that production of the computers at its Austin facility will begin later this year. The announcement comes after the Trump administration granted tariff exemptions on Mac Pro components that are made in China. Apple CEO Tim Cook […]
Former NBA player Emmett dead at 37
September 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A former professional basketball player is dead after being shot in Dallas. Police say Andre Emmett was approached by two men while he sat in his car early Monday morning. There was an altercation and the 37-year-old was shot as he tried to run away. The former Texas Tech star was pronounced dead at the hospital. Emmett […]
Vaping-related illnesses surge as FDA discloses criminal probe
September 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Federal officials have said that at least 530 people in 38 states have now become sickened by a mysterious vaping-related lung illness. All reported cases had a history of e-cigarette or vaping use, officials have said. Many people have also said they used black market or illicit THC products. Illinois’s chief medical officer, Jennifer Layden, […]
Castro campaign losing steam
September 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The 2020 presidential candidacy of former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro appears to be losing what little momentum it had. Castro didn’t do himself any favors during last week’s debate in Houston. He and former Vice President Joe Biden were disagreeing about health care when Castro insinuated that Biden was starting to lose his memory. […]
Texas House panel meets to discuss Mass Violence Prevention
September 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A bipartisan Texas House panel is tackling the question of how to present mass shootings in the state like the two that happened last month. The new House Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety, made up of seven Republicans and six Democrats, held its first meeting on Tuesday. The committee plans to […]
Houston braces for flooding from Imelda
September 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Houston is getting ready for flooding as a tropical depression moves further inland off the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Imelda was downgraded to a tropical depression last night but is still expected to dump up to 18 inches of rain in the Houston area and eastern Texas. Forecasters say significant flooding is possible from […]
Biden to release Medical Records before Democratic Presidential Primary
September 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Former Vice President Joe Biden will release his medical records before the Democratic presidential primary. He made that pledge on Friday while talking to reporters in Texas. The 76-year-old is one of the oldest candidates running for election next year. Some Republicans have gone after his age and mental state. Democratic rival candidate Julian Castro, […]
29 Cases of Lung Illness caused by E-cigarettes
September 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports two confirmed cases of severe lung disease in Bexar County caused by vaping. Metro Health officials are urging residents to stop using vaping devices and e-cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are 29 cases of lung illness associated with e-cigarette use under investigation in […]
El Paso Shooter on the way to the Death Penalty
September 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The man suspected of killing 22 people inside a West Texas Walmart is under indictment. An El Paso County grand jury handed up capital murder charges against the 21-year-old North Texas man. He’s accused of walking into the big box store with an AK-47 and opening fire early last month. An online manifesto believed to […]
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