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A Tale of Two Studies

Academics and professional economists have critiqued many well known academic papers on immigration in the last year. The first was by Alan de Brauw and Joseph R.D. Read more about A Tale of Two Studies

Lifting the Crude Oil Ban: Good for Houston, Good for the Country

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America is now the world’s largest producer of oil and gas thanks to new drilling and extraction techniques. Texas plays a huge role. Last year, our State accounted for 37 percent of all crude oil produced domestically, with another 16 percent produced in the Gulf of Mexico. Read more about Lifting the Crude Oil Ban: Good for Houston, Good for the Country

Michigan Man Shoots Sheriff’s Deputy with Crossbow After Assaulting Neighbor with Pitchfork

While being served with an arrest warrant in Michigan, the suspect opened fire on police with a crossbow. The shot wounded a deputy sheriff who was there to serve the arrest warrant on the man wanted for felonious assault. A Michigan State Trooper returned fire striking and killing the suspect. Read more about Michigan Man Shoots Sheriff’s Deputy with Crossbow After Assaulting Neighbor with Pitchfork

Planned Parenthood Advocate's Obituary

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In the October 12, 2015 Life Tributes page of the San Antonio Express News, I found a very thought-provoking obituary. I’m at the age that I skim the page to see if I may know someone; doing this, I have read some very beautiful and loving obituaries. But this day I found an obituary that really struck me. Read more about Planned Parenthood Advocate's Obituary

More Climate Change Wackiness and Falsehoods

Climate change politics and science are rarely synonymous, and as we are learning, it is politics that determines the science and not the other way around.

Remember how we were told the recent flooding in South Carolina after Hurricane Joaquin was a thousand year event caused by human-produced climate change? Dr. Robert Holmes of the US Geological Survey noted, Read more about More Climate Change Wackiness and Falsehoods

Important Step Toward Curbing the Federal Government’s Intrusion on States

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The 6th Circuit’s order to halt implementation of the EPA’s new "Waters of the United States" rule is a win for all Americans, but especially for farmers, ranchers, and landowners in the state of Texas. Last week's order is also an important step toward curbing the federal government’s relentless intrusion on the states—power grabs that have become standard practice for President Obama’s EPA. Read more about Important Step Toward Curbing the Federal Government’s Intrusion on States

Passport to Texas: Big Tex's Annual Fair

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As the pages of the calendar turn from Summer to Fall each year, Texans always seem to have their eyes on one special event. Indeed, thousands of Texans have begun their descent on Dallas for the traditions, deep-fried food, and the world-class entertainment that make up the Texas State Fair experience. Read more about Passport to Texas: Big Tex's Annual Fair

Randy Neugebauer’s Replacement Roundup: Finding the 19th’s Next Rep

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What’s prompting Neugebauer, 65, is unclear— whether the decision is based on health concernsre-election concerns, far-fetched preparations for an appointment in the next potential administration, or a six-term congressman who’s ready for retirement. Read more about Randy Neugebauer’s Replacement Roundup: Finding the 19th’s Next Rep

Life Chain San Antonio 2015

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The San Antonio Family Association sponsored LIFECHAINSA 2015, attracting over 500 prolife advocates on Sunday, October 4 for Life Chain in San Antonio. Each participant was able to pick up a sign of his choosing to hold so that he/she could be part of the Life Chain extending from Loop 410 to Basse Road on San Pedro Ave between 2-3 pm. Read more about Life Chain San Antonio 2015

U.S. House Lifting Ban on Oil Exports Called “Putin’s Worst Nightmare”

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Imagine American-made energy coursing through a stronger U.S. economy and flowing to our allies around the world - in Ukraine, Europe and the Baltic states. This is Putin’s worst nightmare and a dream for the millions of Americans still looking for good paying jobs. Read more about U.S. House Lifting Ban on Oil Exports Called “Putin’s Worst Nightmare”

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