Lonestar Weekly

News From All Around The Lonestar State and Beyond

Lonestar Weekly

News From All Around The Lonestar State and Beyond

WildCard Charlie

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Trump Backed $940 Billion Spending Bill: Senate Debates Major Shifts on Immigration, Defense, and Social Programs

Trump-Backed $940 Billion Spending Bill: Senate Debates Major Shifts on Immigration, Defense, and Social Programs

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WASHINGTON – A sweeping legislative package, spanning a formidable 940 pages and encompassing a broad array of tax breaks, spending cuts, and key Republican priorities including national defense and accelerated deportations, stands before the United States Senate on June 29, 2025. This substantial bill, championed by proponents as critical for national security and fiscal responsibility,…

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Texas Families Face Uncertainty as Supreme Court Ruling Clears Path for End to Birthright Citizenship

Texas Families Face Uncertainty as Supreme Court Ruling Clears Path for End to Birthright Citizenship

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A significant shift in U.S. immigration policy appears poised to impact families across Texas in the coming weeks, following a pivotal decision by the nation’s highest court. On Friday, June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, cleared the way for an executive order issued by President Donald Trump aimed at ending…

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Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Requiring Age Verification for Porn Websites

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Requiring Age Verification for Porn Websites

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling today, upholding a Texas law that mandates age verification for websites containing sexually explicit content. The 6-3 decision effectively allows the state to enforce its 2023 statute, known as HB 1181, designed to prevent minors from accessing online pornography. Justice Clarence Thomas authored the…

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Beef Supply Chain Alert: Tyson's Largest US Plant in Amarillo Votes to Authorize Strike

Beef Supply Chain Alert: Tyson’s Largest US Plant in Amarillo Votes to Authorize Strike

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AMARILLO, Texas – Workers at what is described as the “largest beef processing plant in the United States” have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, signaling potential disruption to a critical segment of the nation’s food supply chain. Members of Teamsters Local 577 at the Tyson Foods facility in Amarillo, Texas, cast their ballots with…

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Landmark US AI Regulation Passed: Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act (AIAA) Clears Congress

Landmark US AI Regulation Passed: Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act (AIAA) Clears Congress

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US Congress Enacts Landmark AI Regulation: The Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act Washington, D.C. – The United States Congress has achieved a significant legislative milestone with the approval of the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act (AIAA). This landmark bill represents the most comprehensive federal effort to date aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for the rapidly evolving…

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Texas Escalates Legal Battle: New Lawsuit Accuses Biden Administration of Failing Border Control Amid Massive Migrant Surge

Texas Escalates Legal Battle: New Lawsuit Accuses Biden Administration of Failing Border Control Amid Massive Migrant Surge

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Texas Files New Federal Lawsuit Challenging Biden Administration Border Policies AUSTIN, Texas – The State of Texas, represented by Attorney General Ken Paxton and acting on behalf of Governor Greg Abbott, has initiated a significant new legal challenge against the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. southern border. The lawsuit, formally filed on May 29,…

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Vision+ Unveils Ambitious Global Expansion, Secures 'Chrono Verse' IP, Reworks Subscription Model

Vision+ Unveils Ambitious Global Expansion, Secures ‘Chrono-Verse’ IP, Reworks Subscription Model

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Vision+ Launches Aggressive Expansion Strategy, Reworks Subscription Tiers Global streaming behemoth Vision+ today announced a sweeping strategic overhaul during a highly anticipated investor call held on May 28, 2025. CEO Anya Sharma presented a multi-pronged initiative designed to accelerate the company’s global growth, focusing on both market penetration and content differentiation. The cornerstone of this…

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Texas House Passes Budget Bill Including School Choice, Sends Measure to Senate After Marathon Session

Texas House Passes Budget Bill Including School Choice, Sends Measure to Senate After Marathon Session

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Texas House Approves Biennial Budget, Sends Controversial School Choice Provision to Senate Late on May 28, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives concluded a protracted and often contentious floor session by approving the state’s biennial budget bill, officially designated as House Bill 1. The passage of this cornerstone piece of legislation, which outlines state spending…

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