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Proposed Gulf of Mexico Map Stirs Controversy
What’s in a name? How much does changing the name of a body of water really matter? These are the questions that irked ...
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Texas may officially recognize Gulf of America change after Senate gives first OK
Senate Bill 1717 would require the name of Gulf of Mexico to be changed in every official reference made by a state agency, ...
Texas bill would formally recognize Gulf of America
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is taking a step toward formally renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on state maps and ...
Letter from the Editor: The Associated Press stands up to Trump in First Amendment fight
For the record, I am cheering the AP on in its fight against Trump’s restrictions. The final resolution is still to be ...
Bills filed by Houston-area legislators address 'Gulf of America' name change. Here's what to know.
The Texas legislature's House and Senate chambers are considering bills that reinforce President Donald Trump’s federal ...
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Republicans in Gulf states push to embrace Gulf of America name
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DeSantis signs Gulf of America legislation
President Donald Trump’s executive order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is now state law in ...
Question of the Week: Should the church select another progressive Pope like Francis?
A week ago, Catholics around the world lost arguably the most progressive pope in the church's recent history.
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Gulf of Mexico fishery council drops ‘Mexico’ from name
Hello, Gulf Council, a shorter and politically defused name for the independent advisory ... gulf that abuts five Southern states — as well Mexico and Cuba. In a release Thursday, leaders ...