Yearly Archives: 2017

Goodell, Jerry Jones moving on with new contract in place

IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell twice turned to Jerry Jones when asked about his relationship with the powerful Dallas Cowboys owner who tried to scuttle his contract extension. “Jerry, do I look like I take it personally?” Goodell asked after the second question as Jones, the recent Hall of Fame inductee, winked…MORE

‘Tweeter Laureate’ Texas Judge Confirmed For Federal Court

‘Tweeter Laureate’ Texas Judge Confirmed For Federal Court

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A judge recognized as Texas’ first “Tweeter Laureate” has been confirmed to the federal bench. The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved Republican Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett to the 5th Court of Appeals. The New Orleans court has been an influential stop for recent, high-profile Texas laws on abortion,…MORE