Jacob Lehrer
Jacob Lehrer is a graduate of Howard Payne University with a Bachelors in Legal Studies and Public Policy. Ever since graduating, Jacob has enjoyed the Brownwood Community, doing shows at the Lyric Theatre, and does much of his writing at Common Grounds.
Texas Ballot Battleground: Guns
[Story by Jacob Lehrer] Texas is known to be pro-Second Amendment. Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans have always been champions of Second Amendment rights, keeping Texas a gun-owner safe haven. But the right to bear arms
Abbott Wins On Banning Mask Mandates in Texas Schools
(Story written by Jacob Lehrer) Governor Abbott won a huge victory in his stance against mask mandates last month after a ruling by the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Last year governor Abbott issued Executive Order
Texas boycotts 10 major banks, 348 investment funds
Last week, the Texas Comptroller Glenn Heger came out with a list of 10 banks and 348 investment funds that are barred from doing business or having contracts with the state itself. Texas believes these firms’ policies
Texas Residents Expected to Receive Higher Phone Bills
(Story by Jacob Lehrer) When you see your phone bill this month and think it’s much higher than it usually is, you are correct. Residents in the state of Texas are going to have to pay more
Federal court strikes down Texas age restriction for handgun carry
[Story by Jacob Lehrer] Last week, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down a Texas law that prohibits 18-20 year-olds from carrying a handgun outside of the home. At the age
Texas Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Emergency Abortion Policy In Texas
Last month the state of Texas sued the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after a guidance was issued to doctors to perform emergency abortion under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. Last night, Federal
Texas Schools Must Place “In God We Trust Signs” If Privately Donated
A law established in 2021 is making headway in the news right now. Texas’ “In God We Trust” law is allowing private donors to give schools signs that state “In God We Trust,” along with the American
Texas Juvenile Justice Department facing ‘grim’ situation
It is not looking good in the state’s juvenile department. Across the five juvenile detention centers for the state of Texas, all are facing staff wide shortages with a turnover rate of over 70%, continual cuts in
Texas schools find options amongst statewide teacher shortage
“Schools are always looking for teachers,” is a phrase heard so often when people look into the education field. In fact, most educators never have to worry about finding a job because there might always be open