Tax-Free Weekend for Emergency Supplies in Texas
This weekend is a tax-free weekend in Texas where residents can buy items needed for emergencies. Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans to take part in the tax-free weekend starting Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29.
Read full storyGovernor Abbott Received 58% Support on Border Crisis
In his third term in office, Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to have a strong stance in office. This is despite the numerous legal battles he has faced with the federal government and state officials.
Read full storyTESLA Cuts Nearly 3,000 Texas Workers As Stock Price Falls
Elon Musk’s TESLA has seen much better days. Just recently the company announced it was laying off 2,688 Tesla workers from its Austin facility. The stock itself, ticker symbol TSLA, continued to take a big hit and was trading at $145 at the time of this writing.
Read full storyTexas Property Tax Cut Fails El Pasoans
Residents of El Paso should have received their property tax statements. Some may have received it as early as February 9 electronically. El Paso Central Appraisal District or EP CAD for short sent out property tax statements.
Read full storyAn Honest Detailed Look At Governor Abbott's War On Illegal Immigrants
Governor Greg Abbott recognized an increase in illegal immigrants crossing the Texas border with Mexico. Instead of letting people cross the border illegally which is against U.S. federal law, he took action to stop them as they crossed the open border.
Read full storyCollege Athletes Making Money: A Beginner's Guide to NIL Deals & Compliance
Student-athletes are making money. This is a change from past years. And the easiest way to do that is to understand the rules. In June 2021, the NCAA started a policy on a student’s name, image, or likeness (NIL) and to make money from their personal brand. This shattered the long-standing rule that prevented student-athletes from getting deals from companies until they moved on to professional status.
Read full storyDemocratic Candidate's UBI Program Was The Perfect Gift To Texas Low-income Residents
In the 2020 election, Democratic presidential nominee Andrew Yang mentioned giving all Americans $1,000 under the Universal Basic Income (UBI) program. Many thought the idea was crazy, but several cities in Texas have implemented a similar version of this.
Read full storyGovernor Abbott Blasted by Democrats, Gains Support from Other States
Governor Greg Abbott has faced much criticism from political leaders and the media. Despite this, several States started to copy his actions. Two years ago, President Joe Biden started to rebuild Arizona walls along its southern border with Mexico as illegal immigrants were flooding the State. When Biden came into office, he stopped building the walls that Donald Trump started.
Read full storyThe Honest Secret To Investing In Your 20s: Focus, Diversify, and Grow (Opinion)
Investing in your 20s is probably more popular today than when I was in my 20s. Finding the financial tools available is much easier with the growth technology made in the past 20-plus years.
Read full storyTexas Saves $20 Million Using AI To Grade The State's Written STAAR Exam
Texas saves money using artificial intelligence, or AI to grade the State’s written STAAR Test. This will save time and also require fewer graders. The STAAR test is designed to test a student’s knowledge of the State’s core curriculum. The test is also used to determine if the student moves on to the next grade level in addition to their grades in school.
Read full storyGovernor Abbott Criticizes President Biden for Weak Immigration Policies
Governor Greg Abbott called out President Joe Biden again over his leadership in enforcing immigration laws. This rhetoric is not new for Governor Abbott as he has disagreed with Biden’s handling of the border since he came into office in 2021.
Read full storyTexas Governor Says State Takes Lead Role on Immigration Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott was interviewed several times last week, and he shared the progress Texas is making to secure the border. Abbott’s efforts increased when President Joe Biden came into office. Biden ended many of former President Donald Trump’s actions on building the wall.
Read full storyBusloads of Strain: Denver and the Migrant Crisis
Sanctuary cities across the country, once welcoming migrants, are facing a growing crisis. Texas Governor Greg Abbott's policy of busing migrants to these cities has overwhelmed resources, particularly in Denver, Colorado.
Read full storyGovernor Abbott Called Mayor Adams's Remark Nothing But a Gimmick
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in New York City for a Republican fundraiser. During his visit, New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave an open invitation for the governor to sleep in one of the migrant shelters.
Read full story5 Areas Governor Abbott Mentioned to Speaker Johnson on the Border Crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott had a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson last Thursday at the governor’s mansion. The two saw eye to eye on the border crisis. Johnson supported the effort Governor Abbott was making in the border crisis.
Read full storyNorth Texas County Issues Disaster Declaration for April Solar Eclipse
Some joked about Austin declaring a disaster declaration for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Now another county has declared a disaster declaration in Dallas. Kaufman County in North Texas decided on Wednesday, March 27 that the solar eclipse is too much to handle.
Read full storyOperation Lone Star: A Successful Border Solution
Despite the backlash, Operation Lone Star is working, and the numbers show it. Since 2021, Governor Greg Abbott launch Operation Lone Star to help prevent illegal immigrants from entering Texas. For a while things were hectic, but numbers now show a big effect this is having.
Read full storyWhat To Know About The Bird Flu Found In Texas Cattle
On Monday, March 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the virus is the Type A H5N1 strain in Texas, New Mexico, and Kansas. In a press release, the USDA provided details about the virus and the safety of milk.
Read full storyMayor Adams Cancels Texas Border Trip
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was planning to visit the Texas border. He was planning to join other immigration leaders for a tour of the border area of Del Rio. Due to safety concerns, the trip was canceled.
Read full storyWhite House Blames Governor Abbott For Migrant Crisis
After last week as migrants overwhelmed the Texas National Guard in El Pas, Texas, the White House shared its stance on the event. The White House avoided answering the question about the event and placed all the blame on Governor Greg Abbott.
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