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Editorial: Abbott's GOP primary hit list a fine example of why some folks hate politics
To hear the governor tell it, longtime Republican state Rep. Travis Clardy took a wrong left turn during the last legislative session and ended up living on Liberal Lane, co-hosting backyard barbecues with Beto O’Rourke. Clardy — who represents House District 11 that includes Rusk, Nacogdoches, Newton, Panola, Shelby...
Gov. Abbott endorses opponent of longtime Republican state representative in Deep East Texas primary race
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — In just a month, Texas voters will head to the polls for the primary races, also known as Super Tuesday, on March 5. Ahead of all the action, Gov. Greg Abbott was in Nacogdoches campaigning with Joanne Shofner, a candidate who is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Travis Clardy.
Abbott sends cease and desist to East Texas representative for endorsement claim
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — The campaign manager for Gov. Greg Abbott has sent a cease and desist notice to Texas House Rep. Travis Clardy, saying he is falsely claiming the governor has endorsed him for re-election. Clardy currently represents in District 11 including Nacogdoches, Newton, Panola, Rusk, Sabine and Shelby counties. Abbott endorsed Clardy’s opponent, […]
Rescue Teams Now Staging in East Texas, Flood Watch in Effect
As predicted, the three-day rain has started in East Texas. As of late Monday afternoon, rainfall totals from 1 to 3 inches have been rather commonplace across the Pineywoods. But, this is just the start and there's plenty more precipitation on the way. That's why the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Tuesday through Wednesday evening for most of Deep East Texas.
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