Episode 4024: DMN excoriates Dem gubernatorial nominee | Indictments in N Tx prostitution scandal – Pratt on Texas 7/16/2026

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Who controls the classroom? The Daily Signal asks the key question that arises from the professors’ union against Texas Tech. It is a mystery to me how these employees can believe that they have the right to determine the boundaries and curricula of their employer.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.The Dallas Morning News’ liberal editorial board excoriates Texas Democrats and their nominee for governor: Gina Hinojosa’s call for $1,500 checks smells of desperation.Paxton campaign says it will engage in a debate with little Jimmy “The Creep” Talarico.Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Paxton before he intervened for Sorsby. Much ado about nothing. The AG simply reminded other parties that a Texas court, not the AG’s office, had made a ruling in the case and that they should respect Texas jurisdiction.Prostitution suspects indicted as details emerge about complexity of scheme in Goldely, Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com