Legislation in Texas that would ban citizens and entities from China and three other countries from buying property in the state has been softened in response to opposition from critics and some state Democrats. Senate Bill 147 (pdf), authored by Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, would ban citizens, companies, and government entities from China, Iran,…
Texas Proposal to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Softened Amid Criticism
March 6, 2023
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Proposed Texas Legislation Banning Chinese Land Purchases Softened Amid Criticism
March 6, 2023
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A Texas bill aiming to ban citizens and entities from China and three other countries from buying property in the state has been softened following opposition from critics and some state Democrats. Senate Bill 147 (pdf), authored by Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, would ban citizens, companies, and government entities from China, Iran, North Korea,…
Private Jet Passenger Killed in Severe Turbulence Over New England
March 4, 2023
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A passenger on a private jet was killed after the airplane encountered severe turbulence over New England. The Bombardier Challenger 300 airplane was en route from Keene, New Hampshire, to Leesburg, Virginia, on Friday when the incident happened. The aircraft was diverted to the Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks in Connecticut and successfully landed there….
Reports: 3 Children Dead, 2 Wounded in Attack at Texas Home
ITALY, Texas—News reports say three children have been killed and two other children wounded in an attack at a home in Texas Friday. KTVT-TV reported paramedics responded to a call at a home in Italy, Texas, around 4 p.m. and two people were transported to hospitals by helicopter. WFAA-TV reported a woman was in custody…
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Place Focus on Crime in Wake of Chicago Upset
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s surprise loss for reelection has been largely attributed to the high level of crime in the Windy City, and in the wake of her loss several Democratic strategists and candidates for mayor across the country say a lesson can be learned. “Anyone paying attention didn’t need the Chicago mayor’s race to…
Tornadoes, Power Outages as Storm Crosses Texas, Louisiana
DALLAS—Tornadoes touched down in Texas and Louisiana as a powerful storm system that dumped heavy snow in California moved eastward Thursday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights into and out of Dallas. Tornado warnings issued for Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas of Texas…
Texas GOP Sets Vote to Censure Rep. Tony Gonzales for Violating Party Principles
The Texas Republican Party is set to censure Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on March 4 over what the resolution says is diverging from GOP values. San Antonio Report, a nonprofit outlet, first reported the development. Texas GOP spokesperson James Wesolek confirmed the upcoming vote to The Epoch Times on March 2. Gonzales has the option…
Texas Education Agency Plans Takeover of Houston ISD, Mayor Says
March 1, 2023
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke out Wednesday about the rumored takeover of the Houston Independent School District. Turner addressed the issue during a City Council meeting. He said that multiple lawmakers had informed him of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) plans to take control of the district as soon as next week. “What they’re saying…
Texas Sends Letters to Thousands Whose Driver’s Licenses Were Sent to Chinese Organized Crime Ring
March 1, 2023
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has begun notifying Asian Texans whose driver’s licenses were sent to a Chinese organized crime group due to a security lapse. Department of Public Safety Chief Steve McCraw told lawmakers on Monday that the agency identified at least 3,000 Texans affected by the breach, but the number could…
19 State Attorneys General Warn Grocers, Big-Box Retailers Against Mailing Abortion Pills
February 28, 2023
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The attorneys general of 19 different states have sent a letter to Costco and Kroger warning the retail brands against sending abortion pills through the mail. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced updated rules that allow stores with pharmacies, such as Costco and Kroger, to dispense the abortion drug mifepristone through…
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