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BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey to moderate Republican Texas attorney general debate
BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey will moderate the Texas attorney general Republican primary debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association at the Granada Theater in Dallas on February 17.
'Allie Beth is a key conservative stalwart who understands the issues and what’s at stake in 2026.'
Stuckey, the host of the “Relatable” podcast, will be moderating the debate between Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz, and Chip Roy.
Huffman and Middleton are currently members of the Texas state Senate. Reitz was previously the assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy. Roy is presently serving as the U.S. representative for the 21st Congressional District of Texas.
“I’m honored to be asked to moderate this debate,” Stuckey stated. “As a native Texan, I care deeply about the future of our state and the leadership we choose. The Texas attorney general has long played a key role in national legal battles, making this primary especially important not just for Texas, but for the country.”
This is the only debate featuring all the Republican candidates before the March 3 primary.
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Three Democrats are also running for Texas attorney general: Tony Box, Joe Jaworski, and Nathan Johnson. Box is an Army veteran and a first-time political candidate. Jaworski was previously the mayor of Galveston. Johnson is a member of the Texas state Senate.
“RAGA is proud to partner with Blaze Media in producing this media event and are thrilled Allie Beth Stuckey has agreed to moderate the RAGA Texas AG Debate,” RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper said. “Allie Beth is a key conservative stalwart who understands the issues and what’s at stake in 2026. RAGA is thrilled Allie Beth agreed to lead the conversation, which will highlight why Republican attorneys general are the most effective elected officials in the country today.”
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Piper noted that the Texas AG primary is the “most expensive attorney general race in American history.”
“The next Texas attorney general will build upon an office shaped by Ken Paxton, Greg Abbott, and John Cornyn,” Piper continued. “The Texas attorney general plays a critical role locally and nationally, from protecting Texans to promoting the rule of law and preserving freedom for future generations. RAGA looks forward to providing Texans the opportunity to hear all four AG candidates answer questions offered by various Republican attorneys general.”
Paxton, the current Texas AG, officially announced in November that he will run for Senate against incumbent John Cornyn.
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Dallas Baptist University evacuates campus over threats ahead of visit from HUD Secretary Turner
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson (R) were scheduled to appear at Dallas Baptist University this morning, but their event was abruptly canceled after the school received unverified threats.
Dallas Baptist University was evacuated on Thursday morning, the Dallas Morning News reported.
'Out of an abundance of caution, the University has made the decision to cancel classes for Thursday, January 22.'
Turner was scheduled to give remarks at 9:30 a.m. as a part of the HUD Center for Faith's Opportunity Zones Summit. Opportunity Zones are "economically distressed communities," nominated by America's governors.
Johnson was also slated to speak about "public-private partnerships and uplifting underserved communities," according to the Dallas Morning News.
"Emergency response: Out of an abundance of caution, the University has made the decision to cancel classes for Thursday, January 22," a news release from the university reads. "The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. Additional updates will be shared as appropriate as the situation continues to be monitored."
"Dallas Baptist University has been made aware of several unverified threats involving the campus," the university said in a statement to Blaze News.
"While there is no confirmed indication of immediate danger, University leadership is proactively assessing the situation and working closely with law enforcement officials to ensure the safety of our community," the statement added.
The university stressed that the campus was evacuated "out of an extreme abundance of caution" so that it could "determine the legitimacy of these unverified threats." Classes remain canceled for the remainder of the day.
No injuries have been reported.
Dallas Baptist University was founded in 1898 and is home to over 4,000 students.
"This event has been canceled due to a security concern on campus," a HUD spokesperson told Blaze News.
The Dallas mayor's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Uber launches autonomous rides in Dallas, Texas, with partner Avride
The future of rideshare transportation is here — but no, the cars aren't flying yet. Uber, in partnership with a company that specializes in autonomous vehicles, just launched its first service area in Texas.
On Wednesday, Uber announced that it will be launching fully autonomous robotaxis as part of its rideshare service. At launch, the robotaxis will be available in a 9-square-mile area from downtown to uptown Dallas, Turtle Creek, and Deep Ellum.
'We're proving how AVs and drivers can work side by side to make transportation more convenient, sustainable, and affordable for people everywhere.'
Avride, a self-described leader in the autonomous vehicle and delivery robot industries, modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 models to convert them to robotaxis.
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The press release noted that an "on-board specialist" will be monitoring behind the wheel at launch. The fully autonomous, driverless ride will roll out in the future.
"We're excited to launch autonomous rides in Dallas with Avride, as we continue to build towards an increasingly electric and autonomous future," Sarfraz Maredia, the head of autonomous mobility and delivery at Uber, told The Hill.
"With the world's largest hybrid network, we're proving how AVs and drivers can work side by side to make transportation more convenient, sustainable, and affordable for people everywhere," Maredia continued.
Avride, a tech company originally affiliated with Russian giant Yandex, has also developed autonomous delivery robots. These robots have been rolled out in several places.
Asked about future plans, an Avride spokesperson told Return that the company will start with a smaller fleet and "expand to hundreds of Avride robotaxis across Dallas in the next few years."
Return reached out to Uber for comment but has not yet received a response.
‘Gayborhood’ church challenges Abbott: Rainbow steps replace banned LGBTQ crosswalks
The Oak Lawn United Methodist Church sits in a neighborhood deemed the “gayborhood” in Dallas, Texas — and after Governor Greg Abbott’s recent order demanding that Texas cities remove political symbols from the roadway, the church decided to take a stand.
The church now features a freshly painted rainbow cascading down the church’s front steps, a public display of support for the large LGBTQ community.
“We see this as a bold statement,” senior pastor Rachel Griffin-Allison said.
The governor declared in a press release earlier this month that the Texas Department of Transportation would be removing all symbols, flags, or other markings that promote social, political, or ideological messages — emphasizing that taxpayer dollars should never be used to promote them.
The governor went on to say that any city that refuses to comply with the federal road standards will face consequences, including the withholding or denial of state and federal road funding.
“That word, ‘gayborhood,’” “Pat Gray Unleashed” executive producer Keith Malinak comments, “if someone on the right had coined that, it would have been a slur.”
“The word ‘queer’ used to be a problem, and now it’s totally accepted,” Pat Gray says.
“I’m glad they’re welcoming and inclusive; that’s terrific,” he adds.
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WATCH: Alex Stein ASSAULTED at No Kings protest
Last weekend, Alex Stein, Blaze Media’s resident troll and host of “Prime Time with Alex Stein,” entered the belly of the beast at Dallas’ No Kings protest, where violent liberal women assaulted him.
“The footage you just saw was from this past weekend. ... It was the No Kings round two protest, the anti-Donald Trump protest. And I really did not understand what we were even protesting because we don't have kings in this country,” says Alex.
“Really and truly, they were the ones that were acting like kings the whole time. They were the ones that were being rude and making me leave their country — a.k.a. the public park where they're all doing fentanyl.”
Alex’s guest political consultant and podcast host Ryan Girdusky describes the protest as “noticeably old” and “heavily female.”
“I think that those are the last people really watching cable news, and they are creating almost like a cable news-induced psychosis that's generational,” he says.
These geriatric protesters, he believes, “have this notion that democracy is ending,” even though “every sign is that democracy is there.”
“It so much reminds me of when teenage girls all of a sudden say they're trans. Like it is induced by what they're absorbing from the culture, and they have sat there and marinated in it,” he tells Alex.
“It’s kind of like the hippie Boomers that all got to buy their house for $100,000, and now they're worth like $2 million,” says Alex.
After being assaulted by some of these people, he wonders if conservatives are really becoming genuine victims in this country. “We keep on saying we're victims. Is that a real thing, or is that a right-wing conspiracy?” he asks Ryan.
After receiving “over a thousand threats ... within a 12-hour period” of being banned from CNN for a perceived Islamophobic comment he made to Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan, Ryan says the danger is real.
“I think Republicans are under assault, and there are crazy people who don't have the moral compass and the morality to sit there and see that there's a soul behind somebody, and they're created in the image of God,” he says.
And on top of that, they genuinely believe they are “fighting Nazis.”
“Is [a left-wing protest] the most dangerous place you could be? No. You could always be in a black majority Democrat-run city somewhere,” he says.
To hear more of the conversation and see footage of Alex at the No Kings protest, watch the episode above.
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Controversy erupts after Muslim cleric denies Christian pastor access to DFW airport chapel
A well-known Christian pastor was physically blocked from entering an airport chapel last week.
Tom Ascol, the president of Founders Ministries, was returning home after visiting the family of Voddie Baucham Jr., a popular American pastor who recently passed away.
'Beyond the entry were two stalls with water faucets for ablution.'
While awaiting his flight home at the Dallas-Forth Worth airport, Ascol said he heard a public address across the airport that Terminal D was offering a prayer service and that "all are welcome."
With very minimal expectations, Ascol proceeded in hopes that "someone might read Scripture during the service."
Upon his arrival, the pastor found the "interfaith chaplaincy" to be completely ensconced in Islamic tradition.
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"My departure gate was near there, so I walked over and saw the entry lined with Muslim prayer mats," Ascol told Rikki Ratliff-Fellman, executive producer for Glenn Beck.
"Beyond the entry were two stalls with water faucets for ablution. They had signs saying that the stalls were not to be used for showers. The main room had several men kneeling on mats, with a Muslim imam in the far corner and a man praying aloud a Muslim prayer near the door," Ascol explained.
Ascol said he looked through the door and realized that the prayer service the public was invited to was, "in fact, Muslim prayers."
Still, Ascol waited until the audible prayer was finished to try and enter the room and observe. Despite the sign outside the door declaring "all are welcome," the man who was praying out loud allegedly determined he was within his rights to stop Ascol from entering.
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"He quickly came and blocked my entrance as the imam started speaking about the prophet Muhammad," Ascol told Ratliff-Fellman. "He said there was a chair in the back for me but that I must take off my shoes."
Ascol explained that when he tried to step farther toward the door, the man shifted to stand directly in front of him. The pastor said it felt like he was not welcome in the interfaith chapel unless he abided by Islamic rules and "removed his shoes."
"I had no energy to press the issue of the dishonesty of the announcement," Ascol said, adding that he simply took pictures and walked away.
Ratliff-Fellman reached out to DFW Interfaith Chaplaincy, which said it had recently become aware of a "disheartening claim posted on social media that a traveler was allegedly denied entry, or felt unwelcome, during a Muslim prayer service held in one of our airport chapels."
"We take that claim seriously," Reverend Greg McBrayer told Ratliff-Fellman.
The executive director said that those at the chaplaincy "never refuse others from observing any service, or place requirements or restrictions on entering the space during any services."
McBrayer said his group immediately investigated the claims with an unnamed Muslim cleric, who is their "longest-standing chaplain and a person who upholds our shared values of inclusive, shared spaces."
But the director said the cleric was not aware of the incident and that it was not brought to his attention until after the post was made online.
"Our cleric was shocked and saddened at this claim," McBrayer stated.
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The reverend went on, "Had he been made aware of the alleged encounter, he would have made clear that the space is open and available to all people with no restrictions on entry."
McBrayer added that the chapel has been used for five decades, offering various services that are "brief and all inclusive."
"We want our airport community to know that we are shaken by this incident, which would run counter to our core mission, values, and beliefs that all are welcome in our spaces," he noted in his comments.
In his remarks to Ratliff-Fellman, the reverend did not deny the incident, nor was the Muslim cleric named.
Following the events, Ascol said it has only provoked him to pray more diligently.
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Axios, NYT Blame Republicans For Noticing Leftist Motives Of ‘Anti-ICE’ Shooter
In the aftermath of Wednesday’s shooting at a Dallas immigration facility, the propaganda press is more upset that Republicans are noticing the left-wing motives behind recent political violence than about the violence itself. In Wednesday’s shooting an individual identified by authorities as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn opened fire on an ICE transportation vehicle in Dallas. Jahn […]Today's top stories
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