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July 16, 2023
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
The Conservative Leader Awards honor the real leaders in our republic: the citizens.
The dinner recognizes the men and women of the Texas who have stood up and stepped out by demonstrating real leadership in their neighborhoods and communities.
Unlike other organizations, we don’t present awards to politicians. Only grassroots activists.
The Conservative Leader Awards is an event for you and your fellow liberty-loving Texans to be encouraged, connect with friends, and share in some fellowship with people who love the Lone Star State as much as you do.
Nominations are currently open for award recipients. Use the form on our website to nominate a citizen-leader from your neighborhood or community.
The 2023 Conservative Leader Awards will be held on Saturday, December 9, at the Irving Convention Center. (More details will be coming soon.)
Featured
An agreement on property tax relief has finally passed the Texas House, marking the end of the Legislature’s second special session and an end to a standoff between the House and Senate that has lasted since the beginning of the year.
State
Biggest County GOP in Speaker Phelan’s District Censures Him for Violating Party Principles
The Republican Party of Orange County—largest county in Speaker Dade Phelan’s district—has officially censured him, citing several violations of the party’s principles.
NYT ‘Diversity’ Advocate Rejects A&M’s Journalism Director Offer
After concerns over her work in DEI, Texas A&M began watering down their job offer.
New Paxton Prosecutor Gave Cash to His Opponent’s Campaign
Taxpayers will be on the hook for the prosecutors’ payments—$500 an hour plus expenses.
Local
DPS Will Continue Patrolling Austin Despite City Ending Partnership
Gov. Greg Abbott said DPS jurisdiction covers “every square inch of Texas.”
Dallas County GOP Condemns Paxton Impeachment
Dallas is the latest, and largest, local Republican Party denouncing the Texas House vote to impeach the attorney general.
Fort Worth School District Reportedly Scrambles to Remove Explicit Books From Libraries
Graphic novels about sex and genitalia are reportedly being scrubbed from FWISD libraries after public pressure.
Federal
Ted Cruz Accuses ‘Barbie’ Movie of Propagating Chinese Disinformation
The “Barbie” movie has received significant criticism in the United States for including the nine-dash line.
Texas Congressman Warns of Growing Chinese Influence Amid Border Invasion
According to U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, the Chinese Communist Party is pouring resources into South America to undermine the U.S.
Mayra Flores Announces Congressional Comeback Bid
“We made history last year, but there’s still work to be done here in South Texas,” Flores said.
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"Man will ultimately be governed by God or by tyrants."
- Benjamin Franklin
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