Episode 3978: GOP runoff for Texas Railroad Commission | 11 May is a big day in Texas tornado history – Pratt on Texas 5/11/2026

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The GOP primary runoff race for Texas Railroad Commissioner has an element to it of which voters should be aware: The challenger is being bankrolled by folks angry at a specific decision taken by the RRC. A Houston Chronicle story gets it about as accurate as can be: Railroad Commission runoff exposes bitter divide in Texas oil industry. If you read it you can tell that it’s not a 50/50 split but most against a few.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.Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar faces removal attempt following indictment.May 11th is a big day for Texas tornado history: The great Lubbock tornado of 1970 – westernmost F5/EF5 tornado recorded in the United States. 1953 Waco tornado outbreak – On the same day as the Waco disaster, a high-end F4 tornado struck San Angelo, causing catastrophic damage. Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com