January 23, 2022 Abbott Absent as GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Meet in College Stationby Sydnie Henry At a forum in College Station on Wednesday sponsored and produced by Grassroots Victory Texas and the Republican Party of Brazos County, four of the candidates vying to be the next governor of Texas met to answer questions and share their platforms. Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, who has avoided all forums and debates so far this election, once again declined to attend. The Texas Scorecard Journalism Fellowship is a comprehensive program designed for conservative Texans under the age of 25 with an interest in public policy, effective civic engagement, political accountability, and Texas history. StatewidePro-Amnesty Group Endorses Texas RepublicansThe LIBRE Initiative advocates for permanent legal status for illegal aliens. Abbott Staffer: Trump is a ‘Joke’Gov. Abbott’s political director, Mitch Carney, suffers from “TDS,” says Trump campaign co-chair. Establishment Aids Stephanie Klick Amid Conservative OppositionGov. Greg Abbott endorsed Klick, who faces four challengers in the Republican primary. LocalEast Texas Democrat Official Pleads Guilty to Voter FraudGregg County Commissioner gets probation after admitting to mail ballot harvesting. Austin Mayor Orders Businesses to Post Pro-mask & Vaccine Signs or Be Fined $1KHowever, state officials say businesses can ignore the mayor’s order. Laredo School District Divided on COVID Sick DaysUnited ISD is discriminating against staff based on vaccination status. Quoting..."The most basic question is not what is best, but who shall decide what is best." — Thomas Sowell |