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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Texas judged has proposed that Walt Disney World moves to the Lone Star State as the theme park remains in a feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Fort Bend County Judge KP George sent a letter to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek… Original Article: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/texas-judge-invites-walt-disney-world-to-relocate-to-texas-amid-feud-with-florida-governor

After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District on Friday, Fort Bend County Judge KP George invited Disney to relocate to Texas. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was a legal zone in which Disney was able to operate as an independent government around… Original Article: https://kfmx.com/texans-arent-happy-after-texas-judge-invites-disney-to-move-to-fort-bend-county/

Amid the ongoing political drama involving Walt Disney World Resort and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, some Disney Parks fans have had enough, even calling for the popular theme park to move to another state. Now, Texas Judge KP George has joined these fans, officially imploring Disney to move its flagship… Original Article: https://insidethemagic.net/2022/04/texas-judge-invites-disney-world-to-move-rwb1/

A Houston-area judge is inviting the Magic Kingdom to relocate from Florida to the Lone Star State as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to be at odds with Disney over the Republican leader’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Fort Bend County Judge JP George wrote a letter to Disney CEO Bob… Original Article: https://www.mysanantonio.com/politics/article/Disney-World-tickets-Houston-Texas-fort-bend-move-17124526.php

A Texas Judge sent a letter recommending that Florida’s Walt Disney World theme park and resort find a new home in Fort Bend County. The judge, County Judge KP George, sent the letter directly to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek. In the letter, he describes Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)… Original Article: https://www.ibtimes.com/amid-conflict-desantis-judge-says-disney-world-should-move-texas-3484124

A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a letter addressed to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Fort Bend County Judge KP George invited the company to consider Fort Bend County as “a welcoming and diverse place to do business.” Original Article: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/texas-judge-invites-disney-move-from-florida-amid-desantis-feud

TEXAS – Those who have been to Disney World know it’s the “happiest place on earth,” but what if the giant amusement park called Texas home?. Well, one Texas judge has invited the Disney CEO to move the amusement park to Fort Bend County, just outside of Houston, amid a battle over self-government in Florida,…

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas judge penned the chairman and CEO of Walt Disney recommending the company relocate from Florida to Texas this week amid a feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney. “While you, your company, employees, and diverse fans face authoritarian, anti-business, and culture war attacks… Original Article: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/disney-in-texas-judge-invites-company-to-move-to-our-state-amid-desantis-feud/

A Texas judge sent a letter to Disney CEO Bob Chapek Friday cordially inviting the company to build its next resort in Fort Bend County. “Fort Bend County is a unique place,” Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George wrote. “Our residents and families compose the most diverse county in the… Original Article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/authoritarian-anti-business-attacks-judge-invites-disney-to-move-to-texas

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As Walt Disney World remains embattled over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting, a Texas county judge is hoping to lure the company away from Central Florida to the Houston area. In a letter dated Thursday, which George pens directly to Disney CEO Bob Chapek,… Original Article: http://dailytexasnews.com/disney-world-in-texas-houston-area-judge-attempts-to-lure-company-from-florida-to-lone-star-state-wftv/

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released statewide standards for school districts to prevent the presence of obscene content in Texas public school libraries. The new guidelines state that parents have an essential role and have the right to guide what the students should read and how the books are selected as well as the right…

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released statewide standards for school districts to prevent the presence of obscene content in Texas public school libraries. The new guidelines state that parents have an essential role and have the right to guide what the students should read and how the books are selected as well as the right…

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent letters to 19 major financial companies whose entire operations effectively may be boycotting the fossil fuel industry. He is seeking to clarify their fossil fuel investment policies and procedures. Hegar also requested from these companies a list of any mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in their portfolios that prohibit…

A new report released by SmartAsset.com has named Katy the “best city for retirement in Texas” following an extensive data study. The study, released March 10, evaluates three criteria in the designation. Katy’s title of best in Texas was based on tax burden, access to medical care and opportunity for recreation and social activity. Just…

After the polls close on Tuesday, March 1 in Texas, primary election results for U.S. Representative races in the Greater Houston area will be available below. Winning candidates for each party will advance to the general election in November. Only contested races are listed. Results from U.S. Representative races in… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/2022/03/01/decision-2022-us-representative-primary-election-results-from-greater-houston-area/

According to a report from TMZ Sports, boxing star Jermall Charlo was arrested on Friday on felony assault charges in Texas after a physical altercation with someone n his “family or household.”. The WBC Middleweight champion was arrested after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Fort… Original Article: https://thesource.com/2022/02/12/source-sports-boxing-star-jermall-charlo-arrested-on-felony-assault-charges-in-texas/

According to a report from TMZ Sports, boxing star Jermall Charlo was arrested on Friday on felony assault charges in Texas after a physical altercation with someone n his “family or household.”. The WBC Middleweight champion was arrested after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Fort… Original Article: https://thesource.com/2022/02/12/source-sports-boxing-star-jermall-charlo-arrested-on-felony-assault-charges-in-texas/

Five candidates, four Republican and one Democratic, are running for representative of Texas State House District 85. The seat is currently held by Republican Phil Stephenson. Recent redistricting has led to District 85 being almost completely redrawn. The new District 85 includes Jackson, Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Wharton counties and part of Fort Bend County. The…

Ahead of the March 1 primaries, the Sugar Land Sun asked the candidates for Texas House District 27 about four topics:. Tell the readers about yourself and why you want to represent House District 27. What are the biggest issues facing the district? What will be your top priorities if elected? How will you work…

A religious site is sacred for anyone practicing faith and should not be a place of fear for anyone. The recent attack inside a synagogue in Texas could have been prevented if there were more security implemented inside Jewish places of worship. Four Jewish people were held hostage by the… Original Article: http://thedailycougar.com/2022/02/02/places-of-worship-need-more-protection/

Texas has a legal fantasy that it can evade Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 abortion case. State officials claim that its new abortion law — which took effect in September and bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — is constitutional because the law is enforced only by private citizens, not the state. But…

Last weekend I couldn’t help but think of an old quote from Molly Ivins, the late newspaper columnist, author and political commentator: “All anyone needs to enjoy the state legislature is a strong stomach and a complete insensitivity to the needs of the people. As long as you don’t think about what that peculiar body…

It was Rep. Troy Nehls’ third full day on the job as a congressman when protesters stormed the Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, and tried to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Nehls, R-Texas, had spent the eight previous years as sheriff of Fort Bend County, Texas, and was… Original Article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/troy-nehls-protecting-house-chamber-jan-6-makeshift-weapon

The 2022 Houston Glass Show will be held February 18, 19, 20. We are pleased to display an ever increasing variety of glassware and pottery for sale. Vendors will be offering American Brilliant Cut Glass, Pattern Glass, Carnival Glass, Art Glass, Mid Century Modern Glass, Depression Era Glass, and pottery covering 1870-1980. Original Article: https://www.fbherald.com/business/the-houston-glass-show-sale-and-the-best-little-antique-show-in-texas/article_7133eb02-e6d2-5edc-9124-d36d6b169aa6.html