Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1980, Tyson Kidd, Canadian wrestler was born. In 1982, Chris Cooley, American football player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 2007, Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Texas: The Nuttiest State Party in the Nation?
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
Michelle H. Davis, writer of “Lone Star Left,” poses a challenge for her readers: who is the biggest nutter in the Texas Republican Party? Believe me, this is not an easy choice. Imagine being locked in a room with some of these people and trying to contest their peculiar fixations and conspiracy theories. I include []
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Townhall
· Jun 23, 2026
This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans
This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans
National Republican Congressional Committee
· Jun 29, 2026
Bobby Pulido Thinks Texans are trans, gay, tofu-eating vegans who are going to hell!
Out of touch Bobby Pulido’s party is no longer even pretending to understand Texas. At the Texas Democrat convention, Democrats proudly declared that “we’re all trans,” “we’re all gay tofu-eating vegans,” and “we’re all going to hell” while defending radical James Talarico. That’s a cry for help. Pulido can try to hide from it, but this is [] The post Bobby Pulido Thinks Texans are trans, gay, tofu-eating vegans who are going to hell! appeared first on NRCC.
Texas Public Policy Foundation
· Jul 2, 2026
Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash
If you’re tired of watching your property tax bill (or your rent!) climb every year, then you’re not alone. A new poll of registered voters in Texas shows that everyday Texans are fed up with runaway local government spending, debt, and taxes—and they want real tools to fight back. To the problem, Texans overwhelmingly say... The post Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
BitterSweet
· Jul 6, 2026
Welcome to Margaritaville
How is it possible that here in Texas, we have no officially designated state beverage? Only 32 of our 50 states have bestowed that title on their beverage of choice, and I must say, I’m roundly unimpressed by those efforts too. Twenty of those went with milk and one (Indiana, I’m looking at you) chose Continue reading The post Welcome to Margaritaville appeared first on BitterSweet.
NPR News
· Jun 22, 2026
Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat
The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.
The Daily Caller
· Jun 28, 2026
‘We’re All Going To Hell!’: Texas Dems Embrace ‘Gay, Tofu-Eating Vegan’ Senate Nominee James Talarico At Convention
'We’re all gay, tofu-eating vegans!'
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Related coverage for "Texas: The Nuttiest State Party in the Nation?": Townhall — This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans. National Republican Congressional Committee — Bobby Pulido Thinks Texans are trans, gay, tofu-eating vegans who are going to hell!. Texas Public Policy Foundation — Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash. BitterSweet — Welcome to Margaritaville. NPR News — Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat. The Daily Caller — ‘We’re All Going To Hell!’: Texas Dems Embrace ‘Gay, Tofu-Eating Vegan’ Senate Nominee James Talarico At Convention