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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A big deadline for the Texas House passed this morning and as usual, many good bills died because leadership waited until the very end of the session to get to work hearing and voting on bills. I review key items that failed and passed including: Texas bill allowing colleges to pay athletes OK'd in Senate Automatic Denial of Bail for Certain Violent Crimes Narrowly Fails in Texas House –  absences give Dems a big win that will cost lives Bill that holds local governments accountable to follow state law allowed to time-out in the House “The People's Veto” Approved by Texas Legislature Texas lawmakers say state documents must list biological sex (the only kind of “sex” there is!) Senate Passes Women's Bill of Rights “Anti-Red Flag Act” advances in House Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Dallas Fed report on the Texas Service Sector and retail sales.Space historian Robert Zimmerman of BehindtheBlack.com joins us to explain what went right and wrong in yesterday evening's SpaceX Starship & Superheavy launch test from Starbase, Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: It's the final days of the 89th Texas Legislature. Here are some of the late breaking items covered today: Texas Poised to Enforce Age Verification on Apple, Google App Stores House Approves Legislation to Protect Students From Sexual Content – or how the Leftist media characterizes it: Texas Legislature poised to implement sweeping restrictions on school libraries. $2.5 Billion Water Infrastructure Deal, Additional 20-Year Annual $1 Billion Struck Texas Legislature moves to observe daylight saving time year-round – federal law would have to change first Tort reform: New limits for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits may become a reality in Texas. ERCOT would get a ‘kill switch' for large consumers under bill passed in House Democrats kill bill to stop bum encampments in Texas cities Dems run down the clock to defeat Texas ‘SAVE' act and Lege's most-restrictive abortion bill. – two important bills and who controls “the clock?” House leadership does. Leftist press pretends that “transgender” folk have special “rights” that Republicans are “targeting.“ Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas manufacturing production steady – Dallas Fed report.Texas Lottery scandal now includes guilty pleas in federal investigation. But lawmakers didn't have the guts to shut it all down.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The House and Senate are working in these final days of the 89th Texas Legislature with the House working all through the weekend. There is much to catch you up on and that includes the stories below plus much more on the show: House approves bill to save beleaguered Texas Lottery, here are the changes House committee pushes Texas [un]Ethics Commission out of sunset safety net bill Texas foods win round in fight over labeling high-fructose corn syrup as unfit for humans Texas bill OK'ing homes on smaller lots resurrected in House Bill banning DEI in public schools, tightening parental control clears House School Prayer Times and Classroom Ten Commandments Legislation Pass Texas Legislature, Head to Abbott House agrees to subsidize film industry with our money up to $300,000,000 per biennium Texas public universities on verge of having new restrictions after House approves plan Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.5th Circuit rules against library-libs in Llano: Library patrons have no First Amendment right to force libraries to include their points of view. This is an important and correct ruling and its reasons are well expressed in the opinion.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

In this episode of The Phat Pratt Chat, we're giving you a peek behind the curtain. What are we really focused on right now as a business? What are those bigger-picture convos happening in our meetings?We break down the three main areas we're doubling down on:Trainer-to-member ratio on the floorProgram design and creativityMarketing If you're into the business side of fitness or just curious what we're working on to improve your experience, this one's for you.

Over seven years of Meg's life was like being in a prison day after day, little was in her control. In the beginning she thought it'll pass, life will get better, but year after year the punishment just got added to earlier means of torture. The physical abuse was scary and many times she didn't think she'd survive, but the mental controlling games destroyed her from the inside out. She couldn't escape her mind. If there was a moment of peace it was quickly replaced with some form of his evil game that never let her forget that this wasn't a nightmare, it was her life. She would torture myself on especially hard days by playing the “if I had only” or “I wish I would have” game. Meg Grett-Pratt is a survivor of abuse – she experienced emotional, financial, sexual, physical, and stalking abuse. Meg studies digital forensics, and is an advocate for victims of domestic and sexual assaults and volunteer for victim crisis hotlines. Her goal is to help prevent and put an end to abuse and violence in relationships. In episode 571 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Meg decided to go to Colorado Mesa University, early warning signs of an abusive relationship, understanding the more subtle forms of abuse — emotional, digital, and financial, what are common “green flags” or signs of healthy relationships, how students can safely set and enforce boundaries in a relationship, how to help a friend may be in an abusive or controlling relationship, how technology changed the way abuse shows up in college relationships, what Meg's healing journey look like, and what tools helped her the most.

22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will reveal yourself to us and not to the world?”  23 Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words, and the word that you hear is not mine but is from the Father who sent me.   25 “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. 28 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur you may believe.” 

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much from the 89th Texas Legislature in its waning days filled with deadlines. There is a big stack of items related to government public schools: It's Time to Truly Protect Our Kids from Obscene Materials – SB 13 Lawmakers Look to Slash School Superintendents' Severance Pay – HB 610 Lawmakers begin negotiations on how to scrap the STAAR test Texas schools should get more flexibility on student discipline, Senate decides Also, Rep. Ken King's name comes up again as the person blocking key conservative legislation: Bill to stop flow of abortion pills into Texas clears House panel.Other bills mentioned: Senate hears HB 229 on defining sex terms in state law Texas bill requires health records list sex assigned at birth – moronic, ignorant people at the Texas Tribune; people are not “assigned” their sex at birth. People are born male or female. Time Running Out for Senate To Pass GOP-Backed Bill Ending In-State Tuition for Illegals SB 1333 passes the House with changes – deals with squatters Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.UT-RGV sued for allegedly discriminating against non-Spanish-speaking professors.Trump Admin. backs Texas A.G. Paxton's antitrust suit against financial titans to ‘Protect Coal.'Oil & gas rig count falls.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Chris Salem is an accomplished CEO, executive coach, world-class speaker, award-winning author®, certified mindset expert, radio show host & media personality, and wellness advocate mentoring business leaders and organizations to scale their brands and business by raising their level of influence as trusted advisors. In addition, he works to help guide them toward solutions for enhancing corporate culture, improving workplace communications, and increasing employee engagement. His book Master Your Inner Critic / Resolve the Root Cause – Create Prosperity went international best seller in 2016. He also co-authored the recent edition to "Mastering the Art of Success" with Jack Canfield. His weekly radio show Sustainable Success is part of the Voice America Influencers Channel. Chris has worked with organizations such as JP Morgan – Chase, Ralph Lauren, Microchip Technologies, Anthem, Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, United Healthcare, GE Research, US Senate, FDA, US Census Bureau, Hubbell Corporation, and NYPD Forensics Department including universities such as University of Hartford, Bay Path University, Westchester Community College, Worcester State University, and spoke on overcoming limited beliefs for peak performance at Harvard University's Faculty Club. www.Christophersalem.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House gets it right, does not cave into the fallacy that selling THC to get people “high” is a productive “industry” we must save in Texas. I talk about this and the good role of Senator Perry and the bad role of Rep. Ken King.Other key items from the Legislature: Texas lawmakers OK bills on handgun licenses, cryptocurrency, AI abuses Texas House passes bill clarifying abortion ban exception – unnecessary and pleases the baby killers because it opens up a way to make more and more abortion legal. House Advances Legislation to Block Local Abortion Travel Funding Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Attorney General Ken Paxton Urges Congress to Pass National Constitutional Concealed Carry LegislationFrom the border and illegal immigration stack: 60 Illegal Aliens Convicted for Illegally Entering Trump's National Defense Area in Texas $12 billion for border spending reimbursement added spending bill in Congress Twice-Deported Sexual Predator Arrested Again At Texas Border VIDEO: Gunman Kills Top Mexico City Officials – but La Presidenta says “no help needed!” Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Report says a deal has been struck on the now $8.5 billion increase in funds for Texas public schools between the House and Senate.On the get-high THC front, where Rep. Ken King and other House members are working hard to keep THC-infused drinks and edibles for sale in Texas (shameful!,) the bill was postponed again yesterday and the House adjourned without hearing it. You really should read: Fight heats up over hemp-based THC on eve of House vote as Lt. Gov. Patrick weighs in Veterans, Parents, Liquor, and Beer: The Complicated Lobby Fight Over Texas' Proposed THC Ban Other items covered from the Legislature include: Rep. Ken King is still blocking the Texas Women's Privacy Act - call his office at 512-463-0736 and ask for a hearing of SB 240. Effort To Remove the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project From State Water Plan Dies in House Texas passes bill to protect utility workers from assault Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Number of 'Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn' Grows to 58; Big Sandy passes full ordinance.As promised, this link: Northside ISD sued over teacher's alleged 'Go back to Africa' comment.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas House passes property tax relief package and we're lucky they went mostly with the Senate's version. Bail reform passes the House finally but not until Democrats significantly watered it down.And today is set to be the big “Rope, not Dope” vote on THC and hemp. See these two stories to get an idea of what a mess Rep. Ken King has the House in: Fight heats up over hemp-based THC on eve of House vote as Lt. Gov. Patrick weighs in Veterans, Parents, Liquor, and Beer: The Complicated Lobby Fight Over Texas' Proposed THC Ban Other items from the 89th Legislature mentioned: Texas State Fair Legislation Protecting 2A Rights on Public Property Advances from House Committee – contact members of the Calendars Committee immediately and demand it be set for a vote on the House floor. Special Interests Pressuring Abbott to Veto Real Housing Reform: Why HB 21 Deserves to Become Law – correct Schools could only use B.C./A.D. date system under Texas bill – important and needs to pass. House bill orders Reese Technology Center to strengthen partnership with Texas Tech Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Double Anti-Wimp Update: Armed robbery fails due to armed victim One home invader killed, another arrested Harris County DA dismisses charges against prominent Republican donor Dr. Steven Hotze previously charged by Kim OggHackers give Abilene, TX one week to pay ransom after cyber attack.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Lubbock native, Brownfield born, man to be the new chief of the George W. Bush Presidential Library as well as the overall Bush Center. Shilo Brooks was announced today as the new president and CEO of the Bush Center. The Lubbock High School graduate's mother, Bettina, still lives in Lubbock.“[His parents] named him Shilo, after a character in a novel by their favorite Western author, Louis L'Amour.He narrowly escaped his father's choice of Bocephus — Hank Williams Jr.'s nickname. “I'm the luckiest man in the world for not being named that,” Brooks said with a laugh.“Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Attorney General investigation finds insurance company did nothing illegal in compiling information on lawmakers and others but, legislators sailed through a bill to protect themselves from “spying” If anyone needs watching, it is elected officials!Taiwanese silicon wafer-maker GlobalWafers opens $3.5 billion factory in Sherman.Supreme Court lets Trump end Venezuelan migrants' protected status for now. Plus much other border news including: Tom Homan: Biden-Released, Sex-Trafficked 14-Year-Old Migrant Child Rescued in Texas ICE: Guatemalan Illegal Alien Faked Family Photo to Sponsor 2 Unaccompanied Teens Three U.S. State Department Advisors Gunned Down at Taco Stand in Mexico U.S. DOJ Slaps Terrorism Charges on Woman Accused of Getting Grenades for Jalisco Cartel Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Revelation Dates: May 1831 Revelation Places: Kirtland, Ohio Section 49 - Historical Background: A man named Leman Copley was a recent convert from a religious group called the Shakers, or the Shaking Quakers. He was so excited about the gospel that he wanted to present it to his former church members located near Cleveland, Ohio. The founder of the Shakers was a woman named Ann Lee, who had once been involved in a miserable marriage. Much of her religion was built around her opposition to marriage and the relations that went with it. “Mother Lee” was regarded as the returned Christ, meat was forbidden to eat, baptism was unnecessary and a celibate life was required. Before sending missionaries to this group, Joseph asked the Lord how to approach the concepts of these people.    Recap: The Lord calls Sidney Rigdon and Parley P. Pratt to teach the Shakers, including Leman Copley, so Leman can convince his former congregation the truths of the Gospel. If they accept it, they shall be saved. Otherwise they shall be damned. The Lord specifies true gospel concepts to be taught: The Lord has not yet come the second time; Believe on Jesus Christ; Repent; Be Baptized and receive the Holy Ghost; Marriage is ordained of God; Meat is ordained for the use of man if not wasted; and Christ will return in the heavens – not as a woman or a man walking the earth. [Note: This missionary effort was completely rejected by the Shakers, and even Leman Copley abandoned the church, breaking promises and covenants he made previously.]  Section 50 - Historical Background: Numerous converts were flooding into the church, making it difficult to manage the many new branches spreading abroad. Especially troublesome were the perverted beliefs many converts brought into the church from their former religion. A false and lying spirit was beginning to infiltrate the church, including false visions, prophesies and manifestations of spiritual possession. Some church leaders became concerned and approached Joseph to inquire of the Lord. Together, they all knelt in prayer and Joseph received this revelation.  Recap: There are many false spirits in the world, intending to deceive the world and especially the saints. Within the church there are some hypocrites (pretenders) who have deceived some, but they will be detected and cut off. The Elders are to preach according to the Spirit of God – if by any other means it is not of God. If the Spirit they receive does not edify, it is a false spirit. That which is of God is light, to chase away the darkness. If one cannot discern whether the spirit be good or evil, ask God. If it is evil, humbly but firmly denounce that spirit.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: House leadership engineers a bill massacre, including many conservative priority bills, by running out the clock at midnight this morning. First legislative deadline of Texas session slashes 80% of bills in House. Texas House deadline leaves hundreds of bills as casualties.But, of course, the Burrows BurrowCrat leadership team found time to spend passing this law that has nothing but symbolic affect: Bill Decriminalizing Homosexual Conduct Passes Texas House.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Senate Committee Passes New Version of Public School Funding, Teacher Pay Raise Bill.  Winners and losers in the Texas Legislature's school funding plan.Other items from the 89th Legislature: Lawmakers want penalties for local governments' campaign finance posting failures House bill requiring air conditioning in Texas prisons OK'd Senate advances ‘Trey's Law' to ban NDAs in sex abuse settlements Texas Labor Market Achieves Five Consecutive Months of Record High Jobs with More Than 37,000 Added in April – click for local unemployment rates.Baker Hughes' North America Rig Count Report – Texas loses the two gained last week.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt preaches her last sermon as Lead Pastor of Peace of Christ church for our Easter series - The Church: For Good

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Today is the first kill-the-bills-day in the Texas House. I comment on the following: Governor Abbott Signs Pro-Growth Business Legislation Into Law House Speaker Agrees to Senate's $8B School Funding Bill Texas bill passes to address ‘sexual abuse crisis' in public schools, more Ban on loudspeakers, masks at campus protests passes Senate Bill imposing caps on out-of-state campaign contributions passes Texas House House bill on lawsuits shelved after critics label it harmful to free speech – great news, the anti-SLAPP protection bill gets slapped down Junk science law changes pass Texas House – bad bill, lowers the standard so low that half the prison population could conceivably qualify; and at your expense. Texas House Passes Two Landmark Measures for Parental Rights Transactional Gold Legislation Moves Forward in Senate, Faces Pushback From Banking Lobbyist Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Agreement Requiring Travis County to Abide by the Texas Open Meetings Act and Other Government Transparency LawsMexico pays some water owed to U.S., a very small amount, before the October deadline.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Once again the Texas House and its Speaker appointed committee chairman are killing important legislation – with the clock. Why do they not have the integrity, or guts, to just admit they oppose certain bills? Well, because they have neither integrity or guts.But even with the sad reality of the same old bill killing going on, and much of it from Rep. Ken King, many good bills are making it through.Items from the 89th Legislature mentioned: Prohibition on Local Taxpayer-Funded Gun ‘Buybacks' Passes House TSRA calls for action today to support to important gun bills: SB 1362 and SB 1065. House Committee Kills Anti-ESG Effort in Late Vote Texas Values, National Groups Call for Texas House to Pass Texas Women's Privacy Act on ‘Women's Privacy Day of Action' Bill to protect parents against child abuse charges for refusing to go along with perversions of homosexuality and “trans” behavior passes House. House Passes Bipartisan Reform to Affordable Housing Tax Exemption Program House Transportation committee votes bill out that takes $25 million per year from Harris Co., gives it to City of Houston House panel debates proposal to penalize local governments any time a complaint is made that state law is being circumvented Details Emerge on Senate Remix of School Funding Bill Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.San Antonio mother accused of aiding in son's threats against local school.Five Texas cities make national cheapests cities in which to retire list. Amarillo, Brownsville, El Paso, Corpus Christi, and Lubbock.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Welcome to Early Childhood MAYtriarchy 2025, where we celebrate the contributions of women to the work of early childhood. In this episode:Lizz Nolasco blows Heather's mind with her discussion of play advocate Dr Millie Almy.Gemma Medina expands our understanding of Caroline Pratt and her work beyond the wooden unit blocks we often associate with her.Bethany Corrie brings Magda Gerber's life and career changing work to the conversation.I love doing this series! Hope you love it too. Support the work of That Early Childhood Nerd with a one time donation or monthly membership here: buymeacoffee.com/heatherf Thanks for listening! Save 10% on professional development from Explorations Early Learning and support the show with the coupon code NERD. Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click here for more Heather. For a small fee we can issue self-study certificates for listening to podcasts.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Illegal use of foreign drivers is killing small Texas trucking companies, others are using the drivers illegal to underpay for labor, and we've had two decades of national emergency on the border importing 10 to 20 million illegal aliens into the country. Yet with all of that, Dumb, Deaf, and Blind – Drew Darby, Stan Lambert, and Ken King – voted for a Democrat's bill that has the State of Texas creating a guest worker program if the feds give permission. See: Texas House Rejects Mexican Guest Worker Program; 9 Republicans joined Democrats in an attempt to create the guest worker program.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Items from the 89th Legislature mentioned: Detransition Coverage Bill Clears Texas House, Heads to Governor's Desk Texas moves to restrict protests on college campuses Texas bill could eliminate Dallas' equity and inclusion office 1st Major Voter Integrity Bill Clears Legislature House OKs bill to expand medical marijuana provisions Texas Lottery critic is now providing the embattled agency a lifeline Senators Approve Measure Strengthening Right to Self-Defense What Do Bar Signs Have to Do with Gun Safety? House votes to scrap STAAR exam in favor of shorter tests U.S. Inflation Stays Cooler Than Expected, Prices Up 2.3%, Smallest Annual Increase Since February 2021. Oh, and: It Turns Out That Even More of Joe Biden's Jobs Creation Numbers Were Fake.Qatari 747 jumbo-jet Trump wants as Air Force One is in San Antonio.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Jeff Pratt - "Bible Study: The Power of God's Word" | This message was from our 10:00 Service on May 11, 2025. To dive deeper into today's sermon, check out our "Beyond the Sermon" episode released every Wednesday.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A Texas Supreme Court ruling last week is important in reminding local governments that the Legislature is in control of what they can and cannot do. It is also an important private property rights ruling: Texas Supreme Court Overturns Rulings in College Station Extra Territorial Jurisdiction Case.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.From the 89th Texas Legislature: Will $2.5B in new film incentives make Texas a conservative Hollywood? Texas allows certain children to get married. Lawmakers may close that loophole. – Dems are leading this and it is an almost complete contradiction of most all their positions on teenagers on other issues – the non-contradiction is their long held dislike of the nuclear family. Restrictions on minors' access to sexually explicit library books advances in Texas House. Texas House OKs excluding trans people from state records – the headline and parts of the story are blatant lies. Texas legislature passes bill addressing concrete batch plant regulation. Texas legislators target zoo trespassing with new bills – waste of time. Senate Leaderhip Fund poll shows Cornyn getting creamed by Paxton – as all other polls has shown. And, a far-Left union Democrat says he is running in TX19 to ultimately challenge Rep. Jody Arrington.Secretary Rollins Suspends Live Animal Imports Through Ports of Entry Along Southern Border, Effective Immediately. Sheinbaum calls US halt on Mexican cattle imports unfair. Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by SugarCRM, featured as a leader in IDC's MarketScape: Worldwide B2B CRM Platform Software for Industrial Manufacturing 2024 Vendor Assessment.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Body Armor Maker Sued for Mislabeling Plates Sold to Law Enforcement- Cleveland-Cliffs to Idle 3 Steel Plants in Pennsylvania, Illinois- Will This Carmaker's 'Secret Stockpile' Save It From Tariffs?- Volonaut Airbike Takes to the Sky for the First Time- VW's Electric Bus Recalled for Too Much Seating RoomIn Case You Missed It- Trump Taps L3Harris to Retrofit Old 747 Into New Air Force One- Thousands of Pratt & Whitney Machinists Go on Strike- CISA Warns of Unsophisticated AttacksPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Cuando Parley P. Pratt, Oliver Cowdery, Ziba Peterson y Peter Whitmer Jr. partieron de Kirtland para continuar predicando el Evangelio, dejaron a más de 100 nuevos miembros de la Iglesia que tenían bastante entusiasmo, pero poca experiencia o guía. No tenían manuales de instrucción, reuniones de capacitación de líderes ni transmisiones de la conferencia general; de hecho, ni siquiera tenían suficientes ejemplares del Libro de Mormón para compartir. Muchos de esos nuevos creyentes se habían sentido atraídos al Evangelio restaurado por la promesa de maravillosas manifestaciones del Espíritu, especialmente las descritas en el Nuevo Testamento (véase, por ejemplo, 1 Corintios 12:1–11). Sin embargo, a muchos les resultaba difícil reconocer las verdaderas manifestaciones del Espíritu. Al ver la confusión, José Smith pidió ayuda en oración. La respuesta del Señor es valiosa en la actualidad, cuando las personas a menudo niegan o hacen caso omiso de las cosas del Espíritu. Él reafirmó que las manifestaciones espirituales son reales y también aclaró lo que son: dones de un amoroso Padre Celestial, “que se dan para el beneficio de los que [l]e aman y guardan todos [Su]s mandamientos, y de los que procuran hacerlo” (Doctrina y Convenios 46:9).

22 At that time the Festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24 So the Judeans gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name testify to me, 26 but you do not believe because you do not belong to my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, in regard to what he has given me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 The Father and I are one.”  

Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro checks in to discuss a new preferred location for the federal courthouse in Hartford, federal funding cuts to the arts and culture industry, and the latest on the Pratt & Whitney strike, including Pratt's recent "commitment to CT”.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much news out of the 89th Legislature in Austin including: Texas House Lawmakers Take Aim at Red Flag Laws Texas Renews Call for Convention of States To Curb Federal Power. TPPF Celebrates Passage of HJR 98, the Article V Convention of States Resolution How taxpayer funded “public media” sees the issue: Texas Senate passes bill that would allow teachers, students to misgender others without punishment Misgender protections for students, teachers, public employees passes Texas Senate House Lawmakers Pass Onerous Regulations for PAC Treasurers – from slime ball Darby. Tepper should have known to vote against this but instead supports the terrible bill. It should die in the Senate. Texas House Moves To Restore AG's Power To Prosecute Election Crimes Legislature Approves Bill Requiring Judges to Notify Attorney General Before Issuing Election Orders Age Verification, Parental Consent Requirement for App Downloads Passes Texas House Texas House OKs bill banning land sales to foreign entities Critical House Committee Hears Controversial Tort Reform Bill Texas Reacts to Delaware Musk Beef, Delays Business Court Growth Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.U.S. Rep. Jody Arrington (TX19) has a fine opinion piece in The Daily Caller: America Cannot Have Free Trade Without Fair Trade.Oil and gas drilling rig count – Texas up this week.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A good concealed carry bill related to election polling places passes the Texas House. And, the “State Fair” bill has moved out of the Senate and needs a vote in the House.The Texas House, short of time, finds time to vote on a Democrat's bill to setup a state “guest worker” program but has not found time to move priority immigration items such as mandating e-Verify.Senate's time at school for prayer and scripture bill finally gets a hearing in a House committee.And the radical Left really hates this one: Bill to further restrict sexually explicit material from public school libraries gets House hearing.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Taylor County's judge and commissioners trending in the right direction on property tax breaks for a wind energy farm.Libs protesting at the illegal alien holding center in Anson miss the only point they have which is due process. People who entered our country without being subject to proper due process to get in, don't really deserve much of any due process to be deported.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Six indictments and arrests for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas follow a “multi-year investigation.” But don't worry, the media narrative remains: Vote cheating happens rarely, if at all. And, investigating allegations of such remains a way to harass minorities.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Local city sales tax numbers released by the Comptroller – report is much better than last month. Find your city's numbers here.89th Legislature items covered: Texas GOP closes in on goal of tightening bail rules Texas bill would allow Aoudad sheep to be hunted from helicopter Higher Education Employees Fight Reforms in House Hearing Increased oversight of Texas universities: micromanagement or strengthening workforce? Texas House may drop proposed restrictions on higher ed Texas bill would end in-state tuition for undocumented students Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Paul Schott with Hearst CT Media discusses the possible ripple effect of Pratt's Strike and if it will bleed over to Electric Boat.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Speaker of the Texas House Burrows, fires his general counsel and policy director. His holding the position to begin with shows the incestuous nature of the Austin power crowd and how they don't even notice such anymore. These types of conflicts of interests, often through self-serving “power couples,” are all too common in Austin and Washington.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Key bills are being held up by Rep. Ken King and pressure, from you, needs to be brought to bear.House State Affairs Committee Members:  Chairman Ken King (512) 463-0736 Vice Chairwoman Ana Hernandez (512) 463-0614 Rep. Rafael Anchia (512) 463-0746 Rep. Drew Darby (512) 463-0331 Rep. Yvonne Davis (512) 463-0598 Rep. Charlie Geren (512) 463-0610 Rep. Ryan Guillen (512) 463-0416 Rep. Lacy Hull (512) 463-0727 Rep. John McQueeney (512) 463-0608 Rep. Will Metcalf (512) 463-0726 Rep. Dade Phelan (512) 463-0706 Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (512) 463-0558 Rep. John T Smithee (512) 463-0702 Rep. Senfronia Thompson (512) 463-0720 Rep. Chris Turner (512) 463-0574  Also, pressure needs to be brought to the House Public Education committee to get a hearing and vote on HB 1313, banning taxpayer funded lobbying by school districts.Watch: Reining in the Texas Association of School Boards.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

God can surprise us all with unexpected turns. Ebony shares her life's journey and how God's fingerprints were all over her when she came to Cincinnati and her mission to see others thrive. https://www.citylinkcenter.org/ Podcast Produced and Edited by Jennifer Osborn Podcast recorded on March 31, 2025 Questions or comments: embracingchange2021@gmail.com For more information on Lucretia Bowman, please visit www.lucretiabowman.com Copyright 2025 - Lucretia Bowman

Jeff Pratt - "Prayer: Communication with the Creator" | This message was from our 10:00 Service on May 4, 2025. To dive deeper into today's sermon, check out our "Beyond the Sermon" episode released every Wednesday.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House and Senate appear to have made a deal on property tax relief that, if it holds, will remove a time consuming issue from the limited time left in the 89th Session. Overall it is a good deal. Read more here and here.Governor Abbott signed the landmark school choice bill, SB2, on Saturday. The unions are not happy: Texas AFL-CIO protests voucher program with banner at Governor's Mansion.More from the 89th Legislature: Texas House moves to end taxpayer-funded golden parachutes for local government officials Texas House sends bill on ‘harmful material' for minors to governor – media can't even admit that sexually explicit material is harmful, typical. Texas House bill would ban kids from social media Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don't play by their rules – it's not “their rules” but state law at issue Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.About Cinco de Mayo and why it's good to celebrate a little!Starbase, Texas is now a thing after SpaceX employees and residents vote to incorporate.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Machinists at Pratt and Whitney are on strike. The space that held the Cricket World Cup on Long Island last summer is still inaccessible to the public. New York's AG sues the Trump administration over firings at HHS. Plus, what it's really like for refugee families that resettle in Connecticut.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A nail-spittingly angry Texas Railroad Commissioner, Wayne Christian, tells how big oil has switched sides at the 11th our of the legislative session and joined with the enviro-left to undermine a major bill to firm up the Texas ERCOT electric grid. Click here to see Commissioner Christian's full email and op-ed on the issue.Commissioner Christian also points out how AEP has choked off a rebirth of Texas coal power made possible by the Trump Administration.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil and gas drilling rig count down; Texas sales tax collections up.We've seen this movie before – every two years!: Far too many Texas Republican priority bills are being held up in the Texas House. Members are rightly concerned and many fingers are accurately pointing at Rep. Ken King. But remember, the Speaker can fix all of this in a brief moment. House leadership is blocking a vote on banning Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying, says Rep. Money. Again, the Speaker can fix this in a heartbeat if he desires.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

I had the privilege of sitting down with sculptor Nathan Pratt, the visionary artist behind the monumental 77-foot-tall statue of aviation pioneer Wiley Post, soon to be unveiled in Edmond, Oklahoma. In our conversation, Nathan shares the deeper meaning behind his work, the legacy he hopes to honor, and the driving force behind his passion as an artist. This isn't just about building a statue—it's about telling a story, capturing a moment in history, and inspiring future generations through the power of art and craftsmanship, for the GLORY of GOD and the advancement of his KINGDOM! Find out more about this project at: https://www.beaconofvision.com/ This Episode is sponsored by: Revo Financial https://revofinancial.com/

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Speaker Dustin Burrows is lining up to have his legacy as the man who backdoor legalized the get-high THC marijuana/hemp industry in Texas. I have been following the fight in the legislature over THC and have read most every story about what is happening. Saying that, I can assure you that Karen Brooks Harper's story in The Dallas Morning News is accurate and the headline has a correct slant on the story: Bill that would save THC retailers from total ban advances in Texas House panel.The people pushing this the hardest are West Texas reps that Speaker Burrows put on the powerful State Affairs panel and are of his leadership circle. The BurrowCrats are directly fighting state Senator Charles Perry's effort to roll back this unintended legalization loophole that came from the Hemp bill in 2019. House leadership is using much time and energy to fight to SAVE the get-high retail business of selling THC infused products. This is nothing more than the backdoor legalization of a get-high drug culture.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chairman of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission.Lawyer John Bash Withdraws From Texas AG Republican Primary. Sad to see it.Republican and Democrat polling shows Senator John Cornyn 10 to 20 points behind Ken Paxton if the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate were held today! This a shockingly big and consistent spread.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick points out that the Texas Senate has pass all top 40 “priority bills.” The Senate has, as of Friday, passed 631 bills while the BurrowCrat House has passed only 182. Both officially began work on the same day but as usual the House plays around with its internal politics for months before getting to the work it must do in the 140-day session.And speaking of convening for legislative work, Senator Birdwell has gotten a bill out of the Senate to the House that allows the Legislature to come back into session after the deadline for the governor to veto bills for the purpose of overriding vetoes.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.More evidence of how much legitimate bail reform is needed, a job the Texas House has failed on in the past: Harris County Magistrates Awarded More than 10,000 PR Bonds for Felonies in 2024.Governor Abbott goes after the City of San Marcos and its anti-Israel resolution.Abbott and Nimm appointed by President Trump to the new FEMA Review Council.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

How Perceptions of Harm Drive Moral Outrage and Political ConflictIn episode 61, we explored Outraged! with Kurt Gray, discussing the harm-based model of morality and how our perceptions of harm and victimization fuel moral outrage. But there's so much more to uncover.In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the research behind these ideas with moral psychology researcher Sam Pratt. We examine the paper Morality in Our Mind and Across Cultures and Politics, unpacking how different moral perspectives shape political polarization, why people moralize certain issues differently, and the tension between moral relativism vs. universalism.We also discuss how victimhood and morality interact—why some people strongly identify as victims in political and social conflicts, and how this influences the broader psychology of morality.If you've ever wondered why people see the same events through completely different moral lenses, this episode is for you.Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.HOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That's the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, April 30, 2025  WorkForce West Virginia is hosting a series of statewide virtual job fairs--sign up now and get a jump on your new career...WV SBDC Director Will Miller gives the scoop on resources the agency provides for entrepreneurs and small business owners…and WV Pedal Pals bond during bicycle tours of Charleston…on today's daily304. #1 – From WORKFORCE WV – Are you a West Virginia job seeker looking to change or advance your career?  Through the Virtual Statewide Job Fairs, you can chat with multiple organizations that are hiring all across West Virginia. As an attendee, you can apply, live chat, video chat and interview virtually with employers participating in the event.  If you're a West Virginia employer with open positions, you are encouraged to join public, private and nonprofit organizations to connect with qualified jobseekers from all across the state. Virtual job fairs are scheduled for May 7, June 4, July 2 and August 6. Register now! Read more: https://workforcewv.org/statewide-virtual-job-fairs/   #2 – From WV SOS OFFICE – On this episode of “Just Three Questions,” West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner speaks with Will Miller, the state director of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center.  Secretary Warner and Miller discuss how small business owners and entrepreneurs can connect to business coaches, financial resources and other programs. For more information about the WVSBDC, visit wvsbdc.com. Read more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=J84GHA9T_FMBxbkI&v=qFSf5znj9zE&feature=youtu.be   #3 – From HERALD-DISPATCH –  For Samantha Nygaard, her West Virginia Pedal Pals rides have always been about the people. Every few weeks when the weather is warm, Nygaard hosts a free, family-friendly bike ride, typically a tour of Charleston highlighting art, history or architecture throughout the city. The rides are suitable for ages 7 to 70 and beyond, she said. The group rides build confidence for road riding. Nygaard said she hopes to expand Pedal Pals throughout West Virginia. She already participates in other local cycling events, such as a fall bike ride in Pratt. She said the rides are a way for people to appreciate the scenery and see things they might miss in their cars. Read more: https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/west-virginia-pedal-pals-brings-accessible-exercise-community-to-charleston/article_b9f81625-88d5-48b3-9322-8e07ee6392d6.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A large, 33,000 student, Texas school district has lost in court and will be forced to adopt single member districts for its school board. I've no problem with single member districts but I have a huge problem with the bigotry, racism, and dirty trick that is minority-majority districts. Such do nothing positive for minorities and derive from a bigoted idea that all minorities of a similar trait think alike. The 1965 Voting Rights Act has much in it that was simply a trick on minorities by the Democrats.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.From the 89th Texas Legislature: Trump To Endorse Dustin Burrows For Texas House Speaker, and all who voted for SB2/school choice, Abbott Told GOP Caucus. Republican Lawmakers Challenge Speaker Burrows Over Stalled Party Priorities ‘Cannabis civil war': Why Texas lawmakers want to boost medical marijuana and end hemp sales Texas Senate Advances Bill to Reinstate Legal Consequences for Student Violence Against Teachers Uvalde Strong Act active shooter protocol bill passes Texas House Mexico increases its water deliveries to Texas for the Rio Grande.Dallas Fed: Growth resumes in Texas service sector; Retail sales increase but company outlooks deteriorated further.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

In this inspiring episode of The Coaching Podcast, we dive deep with Nicole Pratt – former world No. 35, two-time Olympian, and a Tennis Australia National Teams Coach. Nicole shares her hard-earned wisdom on building trust, simplifying coaching in a world of noise, and nurturing the "X-factor" that separates good players from great ones. From the culture behind Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team to the subtle art of observing and truly listening, Nicole reminds us that the heart of great coaching lies in belief, care, and alignment to a shared vision. Whether you're coaching a team, leading a company, or growing as an individual, Nicole's lessons will inspire you to keep it simple, stay curious, and never stop learning. About Nicole Pratt - Tennis Australia National Teams Coach Nicole Pratt is a former professional tennis player and a world-renowned coach, celebrated for her contributions to the sport both on and off the court. Nicole began her tennis journey at a young age, quickly rising through the ranks to become a formidable competitor on the WTA tour. During her playing career, she achieved a top singles ranking of World No. 35 and WTA doubles 18. Nicole is a 2 x Olympian, having competed at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympic Games. After retiring from professional play, Nicole transitioned into coaching. She has worked with a variety of athletes, from elite junior players to seasoned professionals, helping them refine their skills and elevate their performance. Athletes Nicole has worked with include Daria Saville (nee Gavrilova), Storm Hunter (nee Sanders), Casey Dellacqua, Alicia Molik, and most recently Marc Polmans. Known for her innovative training methods and unwavering support, Nicole has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of many successful players. With her extensive knowledge of the game and her dedication to nurturing talent, Nicole Pratt continues to influence the world of tennis, inspiring the next generation of players to reach their full potential.

April 28-May 4We live in a time when the Church of Jesus Christ has been well established and we are used to talking in terms of large numbers, general conferences translated into scores of languages simultaneously, missionaries serving in diverse countries all over the world and the Kingdom of God on the earth organized unlike any worldly entity. We are used to thinking in terms of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Church Headquarters, the Conference Center, Temple Square—but in the era we are talking about today, the early part of 1831, none of these things were yet a reality. When Joseph and Emma arrived in Kirtland, Ohio in February, 1831, the successful missionary efforts of Parley P. Pratt and his companions had just doubled the entire membership of the Church to about 250 people!

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: New levels of deception on Bond debt issuance claiming “it will not raise taxes” if passed: Bond Deception – Texas Public Policy Foundation.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas wins again: 21st year to be named Best State for Business by Chief Executive magazine. Note how the former powerhouses of Illinois, New York, and California, now the nation's most extreme Democrat Party machine states, remain at the bottom of the list.Dallas Fed: Growth in Texas manufacturing; outlook turns negative.A few Texas House conservatives flexed their muscle Friday and as is usually the case, the insider power crowd in Austin threw fits about it. Much credit to the Texas Tribune that most accurately described what happened and why. The Statesman went with the somewhat misleading but typical insider soap opera approach with this approach: ‘Burn it all down': Hardline conservative bloc declares war on Texas House GOP leadership. If you read the Tribune story it's as if this were a different event.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much from the 89th Texas Legislature including: Burrows Blocks Effort Limiting Scholarship Program to US Citizens – ridiculous ruling Following Trump, Texas may recognize Gulf of America ‘Stopping Foreign Adversaries' Land Grabs' Bill Passes House Committee Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Bill Passes Texas House Bill could introduce air conditioning in Texas' sweltering prisons Texas House committee hears proposals to give AG Ken Paxton's office more power [to return powers taken away by a court ruling] McConaughey champions bill to create Texas film incentive fund Texas lawmakers consider barring counties from mailing unsolicited voter registration forms – only a moron could be opposed to what this bill does. Gov't should be neutral to the idea of voting, not working itself and funding others to turn out voters. Requiring voters to prove citizenship spurs concern that eligible Texans won't be able to cast ballots – same arguments used against Voter I.D. which turned out to be untrue. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley joins with TPPF, others, in suing overreaching Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) rulemaking.ICE is reversing termination of international students' legal status, lawyer says. The whole thing has been an example of why conservatives should always be leery of government work, even the government actions you support. It's been a disaster that makes the original intent look terrible. Don't trust government to anything but that which it must do and then expect incompetence.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much from the 89th Texas Legislature including: Senate hears bill to end Texas DREAM Act, restrict in-state tuition to legal residents only. You heard it here: “Nationality Squatters” House Leadership Accused of Holding Pro-Life Bill Hostage to Islamic Holiday Push Texas Senate Approves $950 Annual Property Tax Cut for Over 65 & Disabled Homeowners, 30–1 Texas House Passes Student Cell Phone Ban Bill Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Jones County's “Bluebonnet” facility is getting much press mention of late: Exclusive-Trump Administration Moved Venezuelan to Texas for Possible Deportation Despite Judge's Order.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

These days, photographer Dona Ann McAdams lives on a goat farm in Vermont. But a new exhibit of her work incorporates five decades of her photography from around the world. "Dona Ann McAdams: 'Black | Box'" is on view at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery through June 7. She discusses her practice, explains how her childhood growing up in Ronkonkoma on Long Island informed her interest in photography, and shares stories from her adventures in California and New York, including her gig as the longtime staff photographer of Performance Space 122. Dona will be at Park Avenue Armory on Friday April 25 at 3 pm for a photography show event, and will also be in conversation with poet Eileen Myles  at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery on Thursday May 15 at 6:30 pm.

Encino Murders case update: A stunning plea deal led to a 10-year prison sentence for man accused of the 2009 shooting deaths of two teenagers, Davion Bishop and Nekkita Hamilton, and the mother of Davion. In Season 2 of Felonious Florida, we investigated why the case against Kevin Pratt collapsed. Nekkita's mother, Camile Hamilton, survived the shooting after taking a bullet to her face — but spent the next 16 years devastated by her daughter's death and angry that gaps in her memory were exploited and helped lead to Pratt's relatively short sentence.Until April 2025, when justice finally came calling again for Kevin Pratt.Catch up on Season 2 at FeloniousFlorida.com. And listen until the end of this special episode for a sneak preview of the upcoming fifth season of Felonious Florida.Binge all episodes of Felonious Florida exclusively and ad-free, right now on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.