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Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi backed a group with white supremacist ties — while working for its billionaire funder

Farris Wilks is a key funder of Defend Texas Liberty, the state party’s largest donor, which is under fire for its ties to white supremacists

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Tim Dunn, the powerhouse GOP donor, to sell his West Texas oil company for $12 billion

Tim Dunn has used his wealth to establish a network of organizations that push his ultraconservative views across Texas. The deal comes amid a time of consolidation in the Permian Basin.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP Rejects Ban on Association with Nazis

It’s the latest instance of the state Republican party's right-wing officialdom embracing extremism, and vengeance, above all else.

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Texas schools asked voters for $18 billion in new debt to fix its campuses. They largely said yes.

The voter approval rate for school maintenance and construction costs dipped in 2021 after lawmakers required school boards to call them “tax increases.”

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Nick Fuentes is just the latest white supremacist embraced by Defend Texas Liberty

While Fuentes’ unapologetic hate mongering has made him one of the nation’s best-known white supremacists, he was merely the latest in a long line of people who have been embraced by Defend Texas Liberty and its close allies.

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Here’s who gets money from Defend Texas Liberty, the PAC whose leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes

The group has funded candidates and groups like the Texas GOP who have pushed fellow Republicans to take a harder line against things like illegal immigration and transgender people.

The Texas Tribune

What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leader

Fuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. Last week, he visited the office of a Texas operative who runs a deep-pocketed political group.

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Texas GOP in civil war over Nick Fuentes

New Texas Republican row blows up after prominent PAC hosts speaker who praised Hitler

Salon

Conservative PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting

House Speaker Dade Phelan called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other officials to redirect any money they received from the PAC. Patrick called on Phelan to resign.

The Texas Tribune

Primary threats loom over House Republicans as lawmakers again consider school vouchers

Gov. Greg Abbott promised that if House Republicans block school choice again, he’d go after them in the primaries

The Texas Tribune

Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth

The Texas Tribune also observed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi outside the building, but he denied meeting Fuentes and denounced him.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott Demands Vouchers—Or Else

The governor and the billionaires behind him are determined to defund public schools.

Texas Observer

$Texas fracking billionaire brothers fuel rightwing media with millions of dollars$

Texas fracking billionaire brothers fuel rightwing media with millions of dollars

Farris and Dan Wilks’ deep pockets fund climate denialism education, conservative politicians and pro-fossil fuel projects

The Guardian - US

Dan Patrick says he won’t accept donations during trial, after taking heat for pro-Paxton money

The Senate Republican and Democratic caucuses also said they will not fundraise as organizations during the trial, which starts Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

‘A little bit more at peace,’ says Harry Dunn’s mother on fourth death anniversary of teen motorcyclist

Anne Sacoolas admitted causing Harry’s death by careless driving at Old Bailey last year

The Independent UK

Harry Dunn’s mother ‘a lot more at peace’ on fourth anniversary of his death

Anne Sacoolas admitted causing Harry’s death by careless driving at the Old Bailey last year.

The Texas Tribune

Kyle Rittenhouse launches nonprofit with far-right Texans as he ramps up political engagement in the state

The activist known for shooting Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 has created the Rittenhouse Foundation, which promises to fight for gun rights and includes leaders who have close ties to ultraconservative megadonors from West Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Gen Z influencers, quietly recruited by a company with deep GOP ties, rally to impeached Ken Paxton’s aid

After a June gathering in Fort Worth sponsored by a new company, Influenceable, social media leaders began backing the suspended Texas attorney general and a controversial human trafficking film. Those who favor transparency in political advocacy are concerned.

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Salon

Billionaires fight to save Ken Paxton

Supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense in impeachment, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him

With the attorney general’s impeachment trial set for September, supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors.

The Texas Tribune

6 large donors fuel Ken Paxton’s post-impeachment campaign fundraising

The suspended attorney general’s campaign disclosure did not shed light on how he is paying for his impeachment legal defense.

The Texas Tribune

Pro-Paxton group gives $3 million to impeachment trial judge Dan Patrick

Defend Texas Liberty was the lieutenant governor’s largest benefactor in late June, providing a $1 million donation and $2 million loan to his campaign.

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Secrets of the London Underground season 3: release date, hosts, stations, and everything we know

The opening episode sees them exploring Camden Town and Sloane Square...

Glasgow Live

The romantic seaside town not far from Glasgow with UK's 'best-loved' train station

Wemyss Bay Station recently won a competition to find the UK's 'Best-Loved' train station, thanks to the work of local volunteers in developing a "vibrant and colourful community garden".

Glasgow Live

Railway station in pretty seaside town 50 minutes from Glasgow named best loved in UK

Wemyss Bay Railway Station has been voted as the UK's favourite station following a five day competition that saw over 70,000 people cast their vote. Wemyss Bay came out on top with 8,403 votes.

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