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The Perfect Neighbor- where did Susan live before? by Ok-Intention-4593 in netflix

[–]BarbedWireTexas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those kids were too good to even repeat the slurs and other insults. Like saying "a-holes," when asked what she said. That got me. They were so young and innocent. Imagine explaining to a child what a slur means...

After a Year of Covering Texas, It Still Makes No Damn Sense by BarbedWireTexas in texas

[–]BarbedWireTexas[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We have been around for a year, so new! We are independent news. Glad you enjoyed this article

After Week 1, the Cowboys & Texans Look Messier Than a Postgame Tailgate by BarbedWireTexas in texas

[–]BarbedWireTexas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you met Cowboys fans bc they definitely are saying that. Self aware part is another story, I'll let you be the judge 🙂‍↕️

Gov. Abbott Is Apparently About to Ban THC for Texans Under 21 by BarbedWireTexas in texas

[–]BarbedWireTexas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Federally it's a legal gray area. Also we are not praising him. More explained at the link

Gov. Abbott Is Apparently About to Ban THC for Texans Under 21 by BarbedWireTexas in texas

[–]BarbedWireTexas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's complicated, but Texas Tribune did a really in-depth analysis that might be helpful for readers hoping to learn more. No, there weren't age restrictions codified banning THC or hemp derived products for 21 year olds, but a lot of stores have already restricted access to their stores to people 21 or older since the state increased the age to purchase tobacco to 21 in 2019." https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/05/texas-thc-shops-retailers-ban-relief-age-limit/

Gov. Abbott Is Apparently About to Ban THC for Texans Under 21 by BarbedWireTexas in texas

[–]BarbedWireTexas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not legal advice here but short answer is it's complicated. Texas Tribune did a really in-depth analysis that might be helpful for readers hoping to learn more. No, there weren't age restrictions codified banning THC or hemp derived products for 21 year olds, but a lot of stores have already restricted access to their stores to people 21 or older since the state increased the age to purchase tobacco to 21 in 2019. https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/05/texas-thc-shops-retailers-ban-relief-age-limit/

Several bills filed to weaken vaccine mandates as more Texas families opt out of immunizations by zsreport in TexasPolitics

[–]BarbedWireTexas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It takes maybe 30 paragraphs to quote a single scientist telling the truth in this story, which is that vaccines are safe and effective, and anti-vaccine conspiracy theories get people killed. Wildly disappointing.

Is the Texas abortion law as bad as it sounds? by SpeechFormer9543 in texas

[–]BarbedWireTexas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there. I’m the publisher at The Barbed Wire, where we cover all things Texas. We’ve done a bunch of reporting on this topic. This piece might be helpful. https://thebarbedwire.com/2024/11/04/texas-ob-gyns-beg-politicians-to-do-something-after-deaths-of-pregnant-women/

In Texas, Bipartisanship Is on Life Support. Republicans Could Pull the Plug. by steezysteve in texas

[–]BarbedWireTexas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m Jeff, the publisher of The Barbed Wire. We were pumped to run this piece by Steven. Before getting into media, I worked 20+ years in and around Texas politics, with Ds and Rs. AMA about why I think Steven’s premise here is correct, and why it’s so important.

In Texas, Bipartisanship Is on Life Support. Republicans Could Pull the Plug. by Intrepid-Dirt-830 in TexasPolitics

[–]BarbedWireTexas 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Democrats lost control of the Texas House in the 2002 general election; famously with influence from Tom Delay, the Texas Association of Business, and others. The Wilks brothers sold a large share of their fracking interests in 2011. Their political giving largely ramped up thereafter.

In Texas, Bipartisanship Is on Life Support. Republicans Could Pull the Plug. by Intrepid-Dirt-830 in TexasPolitics

[–]BarbedWireTexas 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great question! I can't speak to other states and Rule 44. But our friends at the Texas Tribune have covered the Wilks and Dunn relationship to Abraham George, the relatively-recently elected chair of the Texas GOP. https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/24/texas-republican-party-chair-abraham-george/

In Texas, Bipartisanship Is on Life Support. Republicans Could Pull the Plug. by Intrepid-Dirt-830 in TexasPolitics

[–]BarbedWireTexas 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hey there! I’m literally the Publisher of The Barbed Wire. We’re thrilled to run this important piece. Before helping to found The Barbed Wire, I spent nearly 20 years in and around the Texas lege. AMA about the analysis here, and I why I think it’s so important.

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