Episode 4031: Talarico uses “Islamic mystics” in his “faith” learning | Lawsuit filed against Midland Co. Judge – Pratt on Texas 7/28/2026

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: New polling shows Talarico up 5 points of Paxton – but the same poll also shows low name recognition Democrat gubernatorial candidate within the margin of error of beating Gov. Abbott! I warned about the group publishing the poll when its first came out – it is a Democrat group designed to suck more national money into Texas Dem activists’ pockets and fire up the base.But wait, there is more: Talarico now says he’s learned as much about his Christian faith from “Islamic mystics” as he has from Christian authors. Wow! That explains a lot about his many non-Christian beliefs.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.Lubbock’s fake Republican county judge, the Bowtie Bully Curtis Parrish, whines about all four commissioners not giving elected officials a pay raise.Here comes the useless local reporting on local government property tax rates being set by local officials. Know the truth: Dishonest elected officials, bad media reinforce public confusion on property tax rates.Citizen journalist files rivil rights lawsuit Against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson who allegedly retaliated against criticism by publishing the man’s personal identification information including social security and driver license numbers.Dallas Fed: Solid growth in Texas service sector activity continues. Plus much more business news including: Meta and BlackRock form $14 billion El Paso data center venture.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.  www.PrattonTexas.com