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.
Bill Filed In Texas To Prevent Hostile Nations From Owning Texas Land
A bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that seeks to prevent companies, government entities, and citizens of hostile nations against America from owning land in Texas. The nations listed are China, Iran, Russia, and North
ATF Subjects Stabilizing Braces To Be Regulated Under Federal Law
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) finalized its rule regarding pistols with stabilizing braces. If you have a stabilizing brace for a pistol, or your pistol has a stabilizing brace on
Texas Prisoners Go Into Week 3 of Hunger Strike Against Solitary Confinement
The prisoners in the Texas prison system are entering week three of a hunger strike, protesting their conditions of solitary confinement. The conditions listed by the inmates and their advocates are 22-24 hours of isolated cell time
Texas Prison System Accused of Using Expired Euthanizing Drugs On Death Row Inmates
The Texas Criminal Court of Appeals (TCCA) last week prevented a civil court decision over a jurisdiction issue regarding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice using expired Pentobarbital when executing death row inmates. The results of such
Universal Studios Building Theme Park In Texas
Universal Studios is going to build more of its famous world-renowned theme parks in Texas and Nevada. The area of Frisco is where the new theme park will be located. It will be set on 97 acres.
State Investigates Atmos Mid-Tex Division After Failure to Provide Gas To Homes During Holiday Freeze
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Texas Railroad Commission to investigate the Dallas-based power company Atmos. The week before the holidays, the Texas Public Utility Commission, the Electric Reliability Council
Texas Governor Recommends Higher Penalties For Ankle Monitor Violations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called upon Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan to focus on legislation that would increase the penalties for parolees if they cut their ankle monitor. In October and November,
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Extend In Texas Through January
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas Health and Human Services has been given permission from the US Department of Agriculture to extend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through the month of January. The
EPA Finalizes New “Waters of the United States” Rule for Regulatory Authority
The Environmental Protection Agency along with the US Army Corps of Engineers has set out the new Rule for “Waters of the United States.” Waters of the United States are regulated under the EPA under the Clean