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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs Texas’ redrawn congressional maps into law

Abbott says redrawn maps will hold up in court and go into effect before midterms.

by Michael Karlis August 29, 2025September 1, 2025

Abbott says redrawn maps will hold up in court and go into effect before midterms.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a public event last year.

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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to arrest, remove Texas House Dems involved in redistricting walkout

House Democrats sent a four-word response to Abbott and Paxton’s threats: ‘Come and take it.’

by Michael Karlis August 4, 2025August 7, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott could amend Texas’ THC ban during a special session, observer speculates

Other topics that could be covered in a special session include redistricting and banning municipalities from hiring lobbyists with tax dollars.

by Michael Karlis June 20, 2025June 30, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott embraces ‘Hot Wheels’ nickname in viral social media post

North Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett took heat for using the nickname to describe the governor, who uses a wheelchair.

by Michael Karlis March 28, 2025July 23, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott falsely claims Texas schools providing litter boxes to student ‘furries’

Abbott’s comments are his latest attempt to smear public schools as he pursues voucher legislation.

by Michael Karlis March 14, 2025June 16, 2025

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says vouchers won’t defund Texas high school football programs

Meanwhile, a right-wing think tank and ‘school choice’ proponent said vouchers would cut spending on big-ticket items like football stadiums.

by Michael Karlis February 25, 2025March 20, 2025

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Report: San Antonio-area schools could lose more than $100 million in funding under voucher bill

Northside ISD alone stands to lose $41 million in funding, followed by North East ISD and San Antonio ISD.

by Michael Karlis February 19, 2025May 6, 2025

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Despite rise in respiratory illnesses, Gov. Greg Abbott vows Texas will never return to mask mandates

Despite Abbott’s post, no state government has reimplemented COVID-era mask mandates.

by Michael Karlis January 3, 2025January 13, 2025

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In empty gesture, Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas businesses to pull Russian vodka from shelves

by Nina Rangel February 28, 2022May 28, 2025

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Strip Clubs, Slide the Slopes: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

by San Antonio Current Staff June 4, 2021August 17, 2023

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Texas Governor signs new law requiring strip club employees and patrons to be at least 21

by Nina Rangel June 1, 2021June 27, 2025

Texas Legislature approves bill to make cocktails to-go permanent. It now awaits governor’s signature.

by Nina Rangel April 29, 2021July 16, 2025

Texas House passes bill to make cocktails to-go permanent. Senate will now consider the measure

by Nina Rangel March 25, 2021August 17, 2023

With committee approval, Texas Lege is one step closer to making carryout cocktails permanent

by Nina Rangel March 10, 2021August 17, 2023

Texas lawmakers aim to make to-go sales of alcohol permanent during 87th Legislative Session

by Nina Rangel January 13, 2021April 3, 2025

Austin-Based Brewery Prints Gov. Abbott’s Office Phone Number on Cans: ‘Call Him Up!’

Nina RangelAugust 26, 2020August 17, 2023

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Rio Grande Valley Judge Temporarily Stops President Obama’s Immigration Executive Actions

Mark ReaganFebruary 17, 2015July 30, 2022