New data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicate that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew by 1,600 in July compared to June. This gain came on top of an upward revision of June employment, which is now estimated to have grown by 1,400 upstream Oil & Gas related jobs. The initial estimate for June showed a decline of 2,000 jobs. Today's data marks 3-out-of-7 months so far this 2024 calendar year that the job count has increased.
If you listen to the Doomers, we’re doomed, We’re dying, we’re done, it’s over – Kamala is coming in, and Kamala absolutely could win. But the correlation of fundamentals is in favor of Trump. The economy is a disaster. Biden-Harris foreign policy is putting us all at risk. Our borders are wide open. Criminals are running the streets. This is all Democrat policy – and it's all poison to normal people. America needs an insurgency campaign; which is what Trump’s doing.
With 65% of Americans saying they believe the country is 'Headed in the Wrong Direction," what new theme have Kamala Harris and her fellow Democrats adopted for their Presidential Campaign? "Joy." Note to Kamala & Co.: If your opponent's claiming your policies are "Socialist" or “Communist,” maybe its not the best idea to lay out an Economic Agenda that can be accurately labeled as something that is "Socialist" and “Communist” – Federal Price Controls.
The already-long 2024 Presidential Campaign has become the strangest in modern history. In sum, Presidential Campaigns traditionally kick off after Labor Day – and most follow closely accepted protocols. But this warped 2024 version violates every prior precedent. Its not just creepy, but dangerous – even before the campaign was supposed to formally begin. Here are 10 unanswered questions that illustrate how and why we've entered this bizarro world.
“Our skilled & growing workforce is a magnet for businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to succeed,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, after July's employment figures showed Texas has created more jobs (248,900,) at a faster rate than the rest of nation over the last 12 months. The Lone Star State again set new records for the number of Texans working (14,731,400,) the overall size of the Texas Labor Force (15,353,700,) with a diversity of industries that create "the Best Business Climate in America."
"The Texas Veterans Land Board works hard to provide high-quality, long-term care to Veterans across Texas, and this award highlights the dedication these homes have to improving the quality of life of Texas Veterans and the staff who care for them," said Texas Land Commissioner – and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman – Dawn Buckingham, recognizing the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Home in Big Spring and the Frank M. Tejeda TSVH in Floresville, Texas.
The Methamphetamine seizure occurred Friday, Aug. 9th at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, TX, when a U.S. Customs & Border Protection officer referred a 2023 Freightliner hauling a commercial shipment of flowers in a refrigerated trailer for secondary inspection. Following a non-intrusive canine exam, officers discovered 712.54 pounds of hard narcotics. Customs & Border Protection is responsible for U.S. Customs Operations at 328 Ports of Entry.
“With over 3 million Small Businesses employing nearly half of the Texas workforce, Texas remains a top state for small business job growth – so I invite Texas' small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend this event to help build a bigger, better Texas for decades to come," said Gov. Greg Abbott, announcing the next 2024 "Governor’s Small Business Summit" in Odessa on Thursday, August 22nd. Details, times and location are listed below.
“The Biden White House has waged war on women’s rights by subverting the Title IX protections they're entitled to in school – and in sports. This is a major win for Texas and its students from any future attempt by the Federal Government to impose its unlawful interpretation of Title IX that puts women and girls at risk,” said Texas Att. Gen. Ken Paxton as he secured more legal protections to prevent the Biden Administration from granting future favored status to “sexual orientation” or “gender identity.”
As two-thirds of Americans now say they believe the country "is on the wrong track," what new theme have Kamala and her running mate adopted for their Presidential Campaign? "Joy." Rent & Electricity Bills are up 10% or more the past two years – Oh JOY! Car Insurance costs are up nearly 40%. Oh JOY! Families can trade down from prime steak to a cheaper cut of meat at grocery store, but they can't do that with the water bill. And the two Democrats have "seized on a joyful message"?
The 2024 election is not a personality contest. It’s about policy. Cutting through the noise, the compelling reality stares us in the face: Our nation is in deep trouble. Most Americans believe that we are in dire need of a major course change – and frankly, it’s NOT all that complicated. Our first priorities? The U.S. Economy, Border Security, Foreign Policy, and Safe Streets. While the media would prefer to treat the 2024 Election as a personality contest, it’s not that at all.
State and federal laws prohibit noncitizens from registering and voting in any Texas election. When registering to vote, Texans must attest to being a U.S. citizen – and providing false information on a Voter Registration Form subjects applicants to criminal penalties, including jail time and fines. Ahead of the November 2024 Election, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans of measures the state takes to stop noncitizen voting.
Last Friday, I went up to Dallas to see Nexio’s line of cutting-edge propane-based bobtail trucks showcased at the 2024 Crossroads Propane Expo and Conference. Nexio is a company based out of Nacogdoches and is setting the standard for propane-based engine innovation. This groundbreaking technology will drive future supply chain growth and cut fuel costs for heavy duty vehicles while promoting the domestic production of LNG.
“Expanding access to rural healthcare remains a top priority. Texas continues working to ensure that new mothers and families have access to quality healthcare services in every corner of our great state,” said Gov. Greg Abbott today, announcing that the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $3.3 million in grant funding to improve maternal care in rural hospitals currently not providing labor and delivery services.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is thrilled to announce the donation of eight maps to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Archives & Records Program, which houses 36 million documents and over 45,000 maps and sketches that detail the history of the state’s public lands. It's one of the premier cartographic resources for Texas. Donated material are preserved, digitized, and made available for future generations of Texans to appreciate.
You can tell when someone really nails a politician by the way no one tries to defend them. When someone really rhetorically punches a candidate in the nose, the guilty slink away and hope the issue fades. If that candidate is attacked unfairly, the airwaves are flooded with friends and colleagues, provided by the campaign, to defend them. That no such defense of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been forthcoming on his stolen valor allegations.
Democrat Kamala Harris has not held or scheduled a single interview since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and she replaced him as the Democrat Nominee three weeks ago. But following a two-hour-long interview with former President Donald Trump on X last night, Elon Musk extended an invitation to V.P. Harris to join him for an interview on the platform as well. The Harris Campaign released a statement that said, “Chip in $25 now."
Democrats are economic illiterates. The Democrat Party as a whole, is odd and illogical. Democrats believe the best qualifications for public office are to be female, homosexual, and a person of color. Kamala checked two of those boxes for identity politics, got the nomination without ever getting a single vote from the electorate – and now the leftist media is asking Donald Trump if she was a DEI Hire! Oh, but Democrats are going to "Save Our Democracy."
