Texas, the new Florida (1 Viewer)

[St. Chris]

From the article, "A Texas Republican lawmaker has drawn up a list of 850 books on subjects ranging from racism to sexuality that could “make students feel discomfort,” and is demanding that school districts across the state report whether any are in their classrooms or libraries."


Every school district responding to that request should put "The Bible" at the top of the list.

 

[Eeyore]

I put this here because it doesn't seem like an abuse issue.

City’s attempt to cut Texas man’s grass ends with his death, police say

A SWAT officer shot the man after he exited the home with weapons in his hand, according to police in Austin.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Eeyore]

Texas effectively banned abortion. Now it’s targeting same-sex marriage. - The Boston Globe

With the most conservative Supreme Court in decades, Texas legislators see another opportunity to erode civil rights.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[LonghornSaint]

I put this here because it doesn't seem like an abuse issue.

City’s attempt to cut Texas man’s grass ends with his death, police say

A SWAT officer shot the man after he exited the home with weapons in his hand, according to police in Austin.

www.nbcnews.com

He fought the lawn and the lawn won.

 

[Eeyore]

Texas man charged with murder after shooting someone in a car outside his home. He told police it was self-defense | CNN

A Texas man is facing a first-degree murder charge related to the fatal shooting of a man sitting in a parked car outside his home earlier this month in a case the victim's family believes could test the limits of the state's so-called stand your ground law.

www.cnn.com

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Texas man charged with murder after shooting someone in a car outside his home. He told police it was self-defense | CNN

A Texas man is facing a first-degree murder charge related to the fatal shooting of a man sitting in a parked car outside his home earlier this month in a case the victim's family believes could test the limits of the state's so-called stand your ground law.

www.cnn.com

Jesus.

 

[Eeyore]

Texas House to launch investigation into school library books

The chairman of a Texas state House committee tasked with conducting investigations is launching a probe into books that school librarians keep on their shelves in the wake of a measure the legisla…

thehill.com

 

[saintmdterps]

I lived in Lake Charles and Port Arthur, and Wikipedia says they tie for most humid cities.

We get heat and humidity up here too, but we also get something in winter called a wind chill index, which is something "you people" will never understand. I mean we get it all winter. It sucks

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Jesus.

“Leave me out of this”
-Jesus

 

[Eeyore]

Dallas Fire-Rescue fires paramedic who kicked homeless man in the face

The Dallas paramedic who was captured on video repeatedly kicking an unarmed homeless man in the face is no longer employed by the department, Dallas-Fire...

www.dallasnews.com

 

[gavinj]

Lufkin man arrested for alleged fortune cookie theft

Franklin Kessinger, 20, of Lufkin, was arrested after he broke into Hunan’s and stole six fortune cookies, the restaurant’s cell phone and $13.72, according to police.

www.kwtx.com

 

[gboudx]

Franklin opens 1 of those fortune cookies.

 

[Sailorsaint]

Franklin opens 1 of those fortune cookies.

Your lucky numbers: 1 - 5 and/or $5000

 

[Eeyore]

Driver walks free after hitting six cyclists, killing 1 in Liberty County

The motorist was released from the scene without charges or a citation despite police noting he 'failed to maintain [his] speed.'

www.chron.com

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Driver walks free after hitting six cyclists, killing 1 in Liberty County

The motorist was released from the scene without charges or a citation despite police noting he 'failed to maintain [his] speed.'

www.chron.com

well that’s horrible