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Robert Turner
Prepare for the Texodus. Is a Mass Population Exodus on the Cards for Texas?
“Texodus — the reversal of mass migration to the state of Texas, driven by socio-economic and political factors”. Texas has seen a massive influx of new residents in the last few years. More so than ever before in the State’s history. Texas, however, isn't Kansas, and the Cowardly Lion may very well be on the point of fleeing the Lone Star state for safe harbor elsewhere.
Is Covid Really Surging Again in Texas? This is What the Latest Figures Show
Governor Greg Abbott, Covid's previous wave in TexasAP. If you spend much time watching the news you're no doubt aware that Republican news channels and social media feeds are quoting Texas as a glowing example of the safety of not wearing masks to combat the spread of Covid-19. They also promote vaccine hesitancy.
Monkeypox is Back and It's Shown up in Dallas, Texas. How Contagious is the Disease?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Dept of State Health Services have just confirmed a case of human monkeypox in a U.S. resident who recently traveled from Nigeria to the U.S. The patient is currently hospitalized in Dallas and the CDC is contacting airline passengers from 2 flights connected to the patient’s return.
Five of the Munn Family, in Borger, Texas, are Latest Arrested for Capitol Riots
Thomas and Dawn Munn, of Borger, Texas, and three of their children, Kristi, Joshua and Kayli have been arrested for their involvement in the January 6, Capitol riots. It's the largest ‘family group’ to be arrested to date for the attack on the Capitol.
Houston's Coastline and the Moon are Set to Collide in 2035, NASA Warns
A “dramatic” surge in high tide floods is just over a decade away in the US, according to NASA. The rapid change will start in the mid-2030s when a lunar cycle will amplify rising sea levels caused by the climate crisis. This was the finding from a new study led by the members of the NASA Sea Level Change Science Team from the University of Hawaii.
Governor Greg Abbott Closes the Barn Door, But the Horses Have Bolted
In a move that would probably have been of some use had they executed it last week, Texas GOP members have instituted a lockdown in the House. Members cannot leave the House chamber without the consent of the Speaker. It’s too little, too late, as the empty chairs in the House chamber attest.
Texas Woman Linda Guillory Wins Two World Records and Goes Viral for the Wrong Reason
Meet Linda Guillory of Richardson, Texas. She began collecting handheld LCD and playable gaming systems when she was eight years old and has just been awarded two Guinness Book World Records. What's unusual is that Ms. Guillory is an African American, and a woman, two groups not historically associated with old-school gaming.
Pregnant Women in Texas Will Soon Be Fair Game for Abortion Bounty Hunters
Poorly conceived policies often have serious ramifications and Texas may be on the verge of rolling out the worst one ever, backed by even more draconian measures to enforce it that wouldn't seem out of place in the East Germany of the 1960s. The results could be devastating for both local communities and women’s rights.
Governor Abbott Sets His Sights on Social Media, Ignoring Constitutional Law
Social media companies are censoring right-wing Republican-held opinions in favor of Democratic ideology. This popular narrative resonates with Republicans across the country and Texas is no exception. In response to this firmly held belief, Republicans in Texas are addressing the perceived problem with a bill.
Has Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Crossed a Line with Hervis Rogers?
Before the month is over, pretty much every American will know the name, Hervis Rogers. An African American residing in Harris County in Texas, Rogers was on the last stretch of 16-years probation when he voted in a primary election in Harris County in March of 2020.
Santa Fe Mayor Jason Tabor Apologizes for Drunken Inappropriate Facebook Post
Santa Fe’s mayor Jason Tabor has been battling alcoholism and acknowledged the problem this Wednesday. He was left with little choice after being forced to issue a public apology for a highly controversial Facebook post he made last weekend relating to the Santa Fe High School shooting.
Vaccinate or Pay up. Healthcare and Life Insurers are About to Solve Vaccine Hesitancy
In a risk-based industry, remaining unvaccinated is going to cost you, financially. The insured (that’s you and I) are faced with a simple choice. Avail ourselves of a free vaccine and reduce our risk of hospitalization from Covid and its subsequent variants by around 90% or continue to expose our insurers to a potentially astronomical hospital bill or life cover claim. It isn’t difficult to foresee imminent changes to an industry that is built on risk management.
In America, in 2021, it Takes 18 Weeks to Renew a Passport. What's Gone Wrong?
Step into almost any passport office in a first-world country, anywhere in the world and you can leave with a new passport in hand, or at worst, receive it in the mail 5–7 days later. In America, as of July 2021, unless you apply for a new passport at least five months in advance, you could end up losing your holiday.
The Ostriches in Texas are Hatching a Comeback, Watch Out!
When it comes to flightless birds, it doesn't get much weirder than the leggy ostrich. In the early nineties, it was hard to go anywhere in Texas without coming across a farm that bred ostriches. This bird boom was the result of a false economy and it was ultimately doomed to fail.
Dallas Has a Handle on Anti-Asian Violence. Meet the Women of Asian Descent Group
The Dallas Women of Asian Descent is a collective of Asian American and Pacific Islander women born from a desire to discuss race honestly. The community is centered around its members’ feelings and thoughts, all while seeking to educate and empower one another.
Vaccine Passports. Where Does Your State Stand? A Full List of For, Against, and Undecided States
Possibly one of the most controversial issues to follow on the heels of Covid vaccinations has been the Vaccine Passport controversy. It has divided the country and states are passing legislation that is very much party political, with Republican-led states at the forefront of those banning or limiting the passports, but Democrats are hot on their heels.
Galveston's Top Cruise Company Sets Sail Again, But is it Too Soon After Covid?
Carnival Cruise Line Vista, GalvestonCarnival Cruise. Carnival is the number one cruise operator from Galveston and the only cruise operator with three year-round ships at the port. Carnival Vista, Carnival Breeze, and Carnival Dream operate 150 voyages annually from Galveston, carrying an estimated 750,000 passengers a year.
Five Potential Sources of Food Poisoning This Summer. Foods to Be Wary of in The Heat
Are you poisoning yourself and possibly your family without even being aware of it? Each year, one in six Americans get sick from contaminated food, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article highlights some of the common foods that cause food poisoning and offers tips on how to cut down risks to you and your family in the summer heat.
The Texas Border Debacle. Does the Biden Administration Have an Agenda?
Migrant children in camps in TexasMike Blake, Reuters. A few key things have emerged that are indisputable over the last six months since Joe Biden took office. One of these is that the Texas Border immigration policy is rapidly turning into an epic fail of monumental proportions. Thousands of children are now being ‘imprisoned’ in supposedly temporary conditions, in military-run encampments, away from the prying eyes of the public and the media.
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