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LONESTAR — 5.7.2025 — Texas Lawmakers Reach Property Relief Deal — Castro Grills Gabbard Over Venezuela and Tren de Aragua — and More...

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Texas Lawmakers Reach Deal on Property Tax Relief for Homeowners and Small Businesses

Texas legislators have struck a long-awaited deal on delivering billions in property tax relief, aligning the House and Senate on a unified plan that offers significant savings to homeowners and small businesses. READ MORE.

Senator Ted Cruz: "The TAKE IT DOWN Act is already delivering on its intended result, removing the scourge of illicit deepfakes from the internet."

Senator John Cornyn: "The Trump Admin is making great strides curbing the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. Keeping this deadly drug out of Texas neighborhoods is a priority of mine."

Governor Greg Abbott: "Signed the LARGEST day-one school choice program in America into law this weekend. Gone are the days that families are limited to only the schools assigned by government. Texas families now have education freedom.'"

Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George: "Stop wasting OUR time. Pass our priorities now. 27 days left."

Texas Lawmakers Reach Deal on Property Tax Relief for Homeowners and Small Businesses — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas legislators have struck a long-awaited deal on delivering billions in property tax relief, aligning the House and Senate on a unified plan that offers significant savings to homeowners and small businesses.

Castro Says Gabbard Misrepresented Intelligence on Venezuela and TDA — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Joaquin Castro (D) and Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes (D), members of the House Intelligence Committee, have accused Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard (R) of misrepresenting intelligence on Venezuela and Tren de Aragua (TDA).

Crockett Rebukes President Trump's 100 Days in Office — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) took to the House floor this week to rebuke President Donald Trump's (R) 100 days in office. While Republicans have celebrated the beginning of President Trump's second term, Rep. Crockett and Democrats have called it a threat to the Black community.

Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US.

Texas Lawmakers Reach Deal on Property Tax Relief for Homeowners and Small Businesses — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Young Girl Dies After Being Swept Away in Texas Floods — By Renee Straker for The Weather Channel

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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