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Kamala Harris Thanks Nicole Collier And Texas Democrats: 'We Are All In That Chamber With You'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris phoned Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Texas) on Tuesday, thanking the Fort Worth Democrat for "standing up for the people" after Collier spent the night on the House floor rather than accept a round-the-clock police escort ordered for Democrats who broke quorum in a redistricting…

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Nicole Collier, Texas lawmaker who slept at statehouse, files lawsuit challenging police escorts

The Fort Worth Democrat was confined in the Capitol overnight after refusing to be shadowed by state police, a requirement for lawmakers who had left the state over the GOP redistricting plan.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 19, 2025

Rep. Nicole Collier spends night on Texas House floor after refusing police escort

The Fort Worth Democrat refused to sign a permission slip that allowed quorum-breaking lawmakers to leave the Capitol while being shadowed by a state trooper.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 19, 2025

Keys to success: the 2025 Van Cliburn piano competition, the instrument’s Olympics

One of the world’s most prestigious and intensive musical competitions took over downtown Fort Worth these past few weeks. Will its winner prove to be another Yunchan Lim-style sensation?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Here Are The 5 Best Cities In Texas For Those Looking For Big Homes On A Budget

Everything is bigger in Texas, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more expensive. While real estate prices across much of the country continue to climb, Texas still offers plenty of places where homebuyers can get a lot of square footage without going broke. For growing families, remote workers…

Clever Dude · Jun 9, 2025

From Gospel to Gold Chains: Kirk Franklin’s Net Worth Will Shock You

Kirk Franklin’s journey from a young choir director in Fort Worth, Texas, to a multi-millionaire gospel superstar is nothing short of inspirational. Known for blending traditional gospel with contemporary sounds, Franklin has redefined the genre and reached audiences worldwide. His innovative approach has not only earned him critical acclaim but…

Plunged in Debt · Jun 4, 2025

Bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots resurrected in Texas House

A top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the legislation would make it easier to construct homes on smaller lots. A House Democrat briefly killed the bill.

The Texas Tribune · May 25, 2025

NASCAR Standings After Texas: Joey Logano Makes A Big Jump

The NASCAR standings after Texas look a bit different than they did prior to Sunday’s Cup Series race at the 1.5-mile track in Fort Worth.

The Sports Daily · May 5, 2025

NASCAR releases full entry list for triple-header weekend at Texas

The NASCAR Cup Series will be joined by both the Xfinity and Truck Series divisions this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Motorsport · Apr 29, 2025

1 in 5 Texas schools got a D or F rating under new performance standards

Failing grades for districts were made public for the first time since 2019. They showed schools with the poorest students were more likely to get a low score.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 24, 2025