A candidate for a seat on the state board regulating oil and gas activity says he’ll work to reduce regulations that have a negative impact on the industry. Bo French, […] ...

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Texas oil billionaires are backing Republican Railroad Commission candidate Bo French and his hate speech to regulate their industry.

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Florentino Ipina, 30, has been charged with murder for allegedly beating Oscar Garcia, 44, to death in east Harris County. State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, walks to the Texas Capitol as he and ...

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