This week on The Texan’s “Weekly Roundup,” the team discusses:
- The CEO of ERCOT asserting that the power grid is prepared for coming winter weather
- Supreme Court Justice John Roberts staying the decision to end Title 42
- The State of Texas withdrawing its appeal from a court ruling that adults under 21 can carry handguns
- A federal judge invalidating Homeland Security’s termination of “Remain in Mexico”
- Sen. Ted Cruz holding nominations to secure natural gas export permits
- Sen. John Cornyn casting doubt on “invasion” rhetoric concerning the southern border
- A state legislator filing a “Hyde Amendment” for gender modification
- State Sen. Roland Gutierrez filing a bill to require active shooting training for all law enforcement
- A Texas representative filing a ban on university Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices
- Republicans’ criticisms of the omnibus spending bill for its limits on border security funding
- The Karnes County sheriff and others switching parties from the Democrats to the GOP
- Lawyers for an Austin police officer in a shooting case asking to present evidence to the grand jury
- The best Christmas destinations in Texas for 2022
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Daniel Friend
Daniel Friend is the Marketing and Media Manager for The Texan. After graduating with a double-major in Political Science and Humanities, he wrote for The Texan as a reporter through June 2022. In his spare time, you're likely to find him working on The Testimony of Calvin Lewis, an Abolition of Man-inspired novel and theatrical podcast.
