The news of Texas covered today includes:

Our Lone Star story of the day: Man who is alleged to have fallen asleep and rammed his 18-wheeler into others, killing five and injuring more, on I-20 near Terrell this weekend appears to be a communist who likely obtained his place here illegally, reports Current Revolt. Given what is know about this guy, his being here is an indictment of our immigration system.

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Another coveted Texas Senate seat will be open next year as Sen. Birdwell will not seek reelection. Also, Abbott calls Special Election for Texas Senate District 9, Schatzline drops out of race as Wambsganss jumps in.

Verbal sniping on the Lubbock County Commissioners Court has been going on for a long time and it is due to two simple things I explain.

Dallas Fed says Texas manufacturing sector mostly unchanged from May survey.

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