# Texas
In the Uvalde, Texas Mass Shooting Aftermath, President Joe Biden Calls out the Gun Lobby but is it Enough?
On a typically quiet Tuesday morning, an 18-year-old who’s allegedly been a bullying victim has opened fire on Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing at least 19 children and two adults. The 24th of May attack is the worst mass shooting involving an elementary school since Sandy Hook. According to the authorities, the alleged gunman Salvador Ramos purchased two AR-15-style rifles from a federally licensed store in Uvalde, just three miles away from the school where the carnage took place.
Dallas experienced the largest population growth in the U.S over the last year. Houston and Austin also rank in top five
Dallas is one of four Texas cities to finish inside the top ten in growth in 2021Sean Pavone/iStock. Everything is bigger in Texas and that includes the population booms. Dallas Fort-Worth compiled the largest population growth of any U.S metro area from July 2020 to July 2021, according to the latest estimates from the U.S Census Bureau.
Opinion: Deadly shooting at Texas elementary school should serve as catalyst for reformed gun regulation
There have been 212 mass shootings in this United States so far in 2022Jalyn Smoot/NewsBreak. TEXAS- A shooter opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday morning, killing at least 19 students and two staff members in the process.
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Opinion: Public Transit Should Be Free In Texas
Amid high inflation, many Texans are worried about the rising cost of living. "Consumers who are struggling to afford their day-to-day lifestyle tend to rely more on credit cards and carry higher monthly balances making them financially vulnerable," according to a survey published by CNBC.
Indictments and dynasties: Texas race for Attorney General is underway
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Texas voters will make their final decisions on Democratic and Republican nominees in numerous runoff races across the state. The winners will join the victors from the March 1 primary as their party’s nominee and head to the Nov. 8 general elections.
Montgomery County Welcomes Robert Trapp As Presiding Judge Over Second Administrative Judicial Region
CONROE, TX – The Montgomery County Commissioners’ Court took time to recognize the honorable Robert Trapp as the new Presiding Judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region, effective May 21, 2022.
Montgomery County Tax Office Recognized For Exemplary Service
CONROE, TX – Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Executive Director Daniel Avitia and Vehicle Titles & Registration Division Director Roland Luna attended Commissioners’ Court Tuesday to personally award Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector Tammy McRae.
Slaughter Creek Trail in Austin takes you back in history and has special environmental qualities
The Slaughter Creek Trail in Austin is located on Austin's Water Quality Protections Land. It's history is just as diverse as the trail path itself. Enjoy more adventures; follow @Fit*Life*Travel You will find rock steps in some areas along with large loose rocks on the route. As well, there will be a couple tree tunnels and areas the consist of bare skeleton looking trees which creates an eerie feeling as you stroll the trail. The history here consist of a few different stories. One of them is that the land here has been part of a mission of preservation of water. Mary Gay Maxwell, an environmental conservation defender, played an instrumental role in protecting some of Austin's unique environmental features and lands. This lands also once was owned by the Trautwein Family during the late 1800s. The land here is extremely special as it holds one of the world's most valuable resources; Water! Enjoy this adventure in Austin, TX! Many thanks again to you! FitLifeandTravel.com.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Part 2
In Part 2 of this series from Guadalupe Mountains National Park we hike to the Pine Springs Campground from the Visitors Center, and explore the trailhead up towards Guadalupe Peak. We did not complete the hike to the peak as there were other parts of the park we wanted to explore. Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas at 8751'. There are several trails you can explore from this area.
Prehistoric "River Beast" Caught by Texas Anglers
Anglers Justin Jordan and Terrell Maguire catch a "river beast" in South Texas! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FOLLOW US ON NEWSBREAK ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Newsbreak➜<a href="https://tinyurl.com/34xx4w9n">https://tinyurl.com/34xx4w9n</a> ▬▬▬▬▬▬►FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA◄▬▬▬▬▬▬ FaceBook ➜ fb.me/wegofishing Twitter ➜ <a href="https://twitter.com/Wegofishing1">https://twitter.com/Wegofishing1</a> Instagram➜ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wegofishing">https://www.instagram.com/wegofishing</a>/ Business Inquiries Email Address → wegofishing1@gmail.com Link to Lotus Guide Service: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lotus-Guide-Service-104837052125744">https://www.facebook.com/Lotus-Guide-Service-104837052125744</a>/ Source: <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/jet-black-river-beast-caught-texas-fishermen-1708220">https://www.newsweek.com/jet-black-river-beast-caught-texas-fishermen-1708220</a>
Governor Abbott’s plan to keep property taxes from breaking the bank in Texas.
A hot button topic this political cycle in Texas is property taxes. As Texas continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, property taxes are becoming more and more expensive for the everyday Texas homeowner. The Texas Legislature has been working on a solution to this problem and in May 2019, Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that will limit how much cities and counties can increase property taxes without voter approval.
Toddler orders 31 burgers, adds generous tip: "He had half of one; we gave the rest to our neighbors"
A little boy who lives in Kingsville, Texas, managed to have 31 burgers delivered to his doorstep. He got the burgers by accessing an app on his mom's phone, and he turned out to be a very thoughtful customer too. The toddler left the delivery driver a very generous tip.
Should marijuana be legal in Texas? A new poll says most Texans say yes.
A poll conducted this week by the Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler has found that 60% of Texans support the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. This included 75% of Democrat voters and 42% of Republican voters.
#1 BEST BBQ In Austin, Texas in 2022
Voted #1 Best BBQ In Austin Texas, by Texas Monthly, is Interstellar BBQ. Today we head to Austin Texas, the land of great BBQ, to try some ribs, beef brisket, sausages, pork belly burnt ends, and much much more barbeque...to see why Interstellar was voted #1 BBQ In Austin. Interstellar BBQ Address: 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N suite 105, Austin, TX 78750 Website:https: //<a href="www.theinterstellarbbq.com">www.theinterstellarbbq.com</a>/ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/interstella">https://www.instagram.com/interstella</a>...
South Texas Inshore Fishing Report for the week of May 23, 2022
· Redfish – Good. The redfish are scattered. Cut baits work well. The minimum is 20” and the maximum is 28”. The bag limit is three per person per day. · Speckled Trout – Good. Speckled trout are moving to the reefs and hard structure. There are plenty of undersized trout. The trout are good on live Croaker early in the morning. The minimum is 17” and the maximum is 23”. The bag limit is three per person per day. These regulations are for areas South of FM 457.
Texas to stock waterbodies with more than 6 million Pure-Strain Bass to genetically enhance largemouth bass populations
Beginning in 1974, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department used pure Florida strain largemouth bass, acquired directly from Florida, as the source of broodfish for stocking Texas’ public waters. The effort is part of the popular Toyota ShareLunker Program and the goal is to grow trophy bass fishing potential in the state.