Episode 3569: Thoughts on “Trump Train” verdict | Lubbock Co. saved from tax increase | Tx House Speaker race – Pratt on Texas 9/24/2024

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The news of Texas covered today includes:

Our Lone Star story of the day: After hearing much testimony, jurors felt they had to rule against someone for something in the so-called “Trump Train” trial. I understand fully juror sentiment in the case that I have followed closely but even so, they were wrong to use the Ku Klux Klan Act in so doing.

• Texas jury rejects counts against all but one ‘Trump Train’ defendant
• Texas Jury Clears Most ‘Trump Train’ Drivers in Civil Trial Over 2020 Biden-Harris Bus Encounter
• ‘Trump Train’ trial: Bus driver says he felt ‘under attack’ during interstate clash
• A ‘Trump Train’ Convoy Surrounded a Biden-Harris Bus. Was It Political Violence?

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Two Lubbock Commissioners Stop County Tax Increase. Lubbock County adopts smaller budget [than requested, still higher than current year] as commissioners continue walkout. Lubbock commissioners approve budget funded by no-new-revenue rate.
Republican Texas House members gathered Friday to come together for a candidate to challenge Speaker Phelan. They settled on Rep. David Cook. Here is the best write-up on the matter: House Reformers Call Their Shot

Lubbock’s Rise Academy Charter School named National Blue Ribbon School. Governor Abbott Celebrates 31 Texas National Blue Ribbon Schools.
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