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Texas Passes Law Protecting Phrase 'Merry Christmas' in Schools

Townsquare Media | Wichita Falls — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:06:24 +0000

You may have heard of "Christmas creep," where Christmas stuff starts happening earlier and earlier in the year. And you have certainly heard of the war on Christmas. But this is the first time we've dealt with 'War on Christmas' creep

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Texas Legislative News-Rep James Frank Talks About The 83rd Session

Mike Hendren — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:51:26 +0000

The 83rd Texas Legislative regular session is in the books and a special session has been called. Rep. James Frank talks politics on 'The Rise and Shine Show'

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What's Your Opinion of the NSA Whistleblower? [POLL]

Mike Hendren — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:30:39 +0000

Edward Snowden: Hero, Patriot or Traitor?

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Tea Party Member Says What Millions Are Thinking, Feeling

Mike Hendren — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:00:44 +0000

One Tea Party Patriots testimony puts congress and the IRS in their place!

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Gun Rights, Gun Fights: Texas Expands, Colorado Readies Recalls

Mike Hendren — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:48 +0000

Some hard lessons may be learned in Colorado as recall petitions gain steam and gun rights expand in Texas!

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Term Limits In Texas? One Organization Is Dedicated to Making It A Reality

Mike Hendren — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:42:21 +0000

One organization is pushing for term limits for state and ultimately all politicians nationwide

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Second Grader's Precious 'Chocolate Bullets' Plan Earns Handwritten Note From Vice President Biden

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:50:00 +0000

A 7-year-old Wisconsin boy has come up with a rather delicious way to solve the gun control debate in this country.

And it’s won the support of one very high-ranking politician.

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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine.

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Another Nail In The Privacy Coffin

Mike Hendren — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:00:05 +0000

Looks like President Obama is about ready to allow FBI, perhaps even DHS in your internet back door

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Is The Obama/Clinton Benghazi House of Cards About to Crumble?

Mike Hendren — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:04:42 +0000

Benghazi testimony could prove catastrophic for Obama, Clinton

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Zero Tolerance Run Amok…Again

Mike Hendren — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:30:22 +0000

Once again, common sense takes a backseat to the sickness of zero tolerance

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Face The Flag And Don't Even Think About Burning It!

Mike Hendren — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:36:26 +0000

Flashback: Rick Monday-baseball player and patriot!

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Early Voting Underway For Municipal Elections

Mike Hendren — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:55:27 +0000

Early voting has begun in the Wichita Falls May Municipal Elections

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All Five Presidents Gather to Dedicate George W. Bush's Library

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:00:47 +0000

On Thursday afternoon at Southern Methodist University outside Dallas, President Obama and former Presidents Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter gathered at the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

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Letters Containing Ricin Sent to President, Two Senators [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:25:33 +0000

1:10 p.m. (EST): A third letter, this one sent to Senator Joe Manchin (D.-W.V.), has been found to contain ricin.

12:45 p.m. (EST): FBI spokesman Paul Bresson has confirmed that the substance found in the letter to the president was ricin.

The Secret Service says that a letter containing a suspicious substance and addressed to President Obama was received on Tuesday at a White House mail facility. This comes just after a letter sent to Senator Roger Wicker (R.-Miss.) was found to contain the poison ricin.

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Supreme Court Hears First of Two Gay-Marriage Cases

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:55:32 +0000

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hollingsworth v. Perry, the case that is challenging the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. It is the first of two gay-marriage-related cases the court will hear this week; on Wednesday it will hear arguments in United States v. Windsor, a challenge to the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

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Are The Ammo Shortages By Design?

Mike Hendren — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:05:44 +0000

Ammo shortages and lines continue to grow, but is it just a simple function of supply and demand?

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Did The History Channel Make The Devil Look Like Obama?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:42:01 +0000

The History Channel's representation of The Devil is causing controversy.

Many viewers of 'The Bible' have taken to social networks to point out similarities between the 10-part miniseries' Prince of Darkness and Pres. Obama.

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According To North Korea, Americans Are All On The Verge Of Certain Death

Mike Hendren — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:40:47 +0000

The film skills of a communist government are now on display!

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Are They Confused Or Just Stupid? [VIDEO]

Mike Hendren — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:34:39 +0000

Obama and those silly sequesters!

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