Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins in Austin, Texas. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022
GOP senator negotiating bipartisan gun deal gets booed at Texas Republican convention John Cornyn of Texas promised crowd no new restrictions The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Texas GOP convention delegates boo Sen. John Cornyn over bipartisan gun law talks in Washington HOUSTON — Republican Sen. John Cornyn on Friday was roundly booed at the Texas GOP Convention by delegates angry about his key role in a bipartisan Senate compromise on gun safety. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022
Muslims are finding their place in America’s abortion debate As the United States Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Muslim Americans are gearing up for what the landmark reversal could mean for their communities The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Juneteenth and other emancipation days didn’t bring full freedom to the enslaved Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, is just one of 20 emancipation days that took place in the U.S. Those emancipations didn’t accomplish what we think they did. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2022
Texas Attorney General Paxton cannot intervene in suit with Dallas hospital over transgender care, judge decides AUSTIN, Texas — The state of Texas cannot intervene in a lawsuit between Children’s Medical Center Dallas and one of its doctors over gender-affirming care for trans patients, a Dallas judge decided Friday. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022
Cruz accuses Schumer of Kavanaugh hit Speaking to Fox News' Sean Hannity, the Texas Republican lawmaker blamed the Democratic Party for recent attacks Salon · Jun 17, 2022
Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey hires DC lobbyists in push for ‘responsible’ gun laws WASHINGTON — Actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is continuing his push for federal gun law changes, now hiring a team of D.C. lobbyists to represent him on Capitol Hill. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022
Texas committee still trying to question Uvalde police A Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde elementary school massacre is signaling that local police have still not committed to speaking with it about the shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
UFC on ESPN 37 predictions: Calvin Kattar or Josh Emmett in Austin? Check out our staff members' picks for the UFC on ESPN 37 main card, featuring Calvin Kattar vs. Josh Emmett in Austin, Texas. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022
Jill Biden: 'It's up to Congress to act' on gun safety laws Jill Biden says parents and teachers must “speak up” and demand that Congress pass gun safety measures following recent deadly mass shootings in Texas and New York state The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
Toyota Tops List Of Corporate Donors To Anti-LGBTQ+ Politicians General Motors was also mentioned in the report. Motor1 · Jun 17, 2022
Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 official weigh-ins Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins in Austin, Texas. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022
Texas abortion clinics face SCOTUS fate The Supreme Court seems poised to deliver the fatal blow abortion providers have been dodging for decades Salon · Jun 17, 2022
Input · Jun 17, 2022 These are the 9 gifts every gay dad wants Not just any gift will do for the gay dads in your life.
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 As Texas saw record demand for electricity, wind and solar delivered Renewable energy sources came through in a big way this week for Texas, when temperatures and electricity demand reached record levels.
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Texas’ giant university fund gets big payday from oil and gas, but colleges won’t notice The oil boom is generating big profits for energy companies and record tax revenue for Texas, and it’s created a billion-dollar windfall for the state’s giant Permanent University Fund.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022 What is Juneteenth and why is it a holiday? Thousands of enslaved people in Texas were ordered free two years after Emancipation Proclamation
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Some Texans want police in every school post-Uvalde. Is that the answer? DALLAS — Anna schools Superintendent Michael Comeaux says his police department is barely keeping up with the district’s booming growth. The Collin County district has one officer for every 1,000 students. As the district’s enrollment hits 5,000, it is adding a fifth officer – but Anna has seven campuses.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2022 The anti-abortion movement fuels a growth industry: Pregnancy centers DALLAS — Rayenieshia Cole did not want another child. She couldn't afford it.
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Editorial: Texas leaders want to boost mental health care. What about a ‘red flag’ law? Progress can be slow to reach the halls of the state Capitol, so we are glad to see Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan treat mental health care as a priority in the aftermath of the Uvalde massacre.
WEKU · Jun 17, 2022 Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here's why that's a big problem Brands and companies are working to remove their Juneteenth items from shelves, as experts say those who are selling Juneteenth-branded products are "tone-deaf."
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Long ago, Texans weren’t allowed to own pistols without a judge’s approval Texans might be surprised to know state law once prohibited a person from purchasing a pistol without a “certificate of good character” from a judge.
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Tigers closer Soto blows ninth-inning lead in 3-1 loss to Rangers DETROIT — A bona-fide pitcher’s duel broke out at Comerica Park Thursday night.
WEKU · Jun 16, 2022 Some lawmakers hope to crack down on drag shows watched by children Republican legislators in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states have proposed to ban minors from drag shows.