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Month: June 2023
Modest Proposals for Restoring National Unity
This Independence Day, my neighbors and I will celebrate the nation’s founding by flying the national…
Las Vegas Police Say Shooter’s Gun Jammed When Security Guard Returned Fire in Turnberry Towers Incident Caught on Video
Las Vegas police say that Andrew Warrender only got one gunshot off before his rifle malfunctioned…
Excited Delirium: Flawed Diagnosis or Legitimate Medical Condition?
A recent change in terminology by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) regarding deaths in…
Officials Now Claim Chinese Spy Balloon Did Not Transmit Data, but Used American-Made Parts
Months after the controversy surrounding a Chinese spy balloon that was allowed to drift across the…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Rejects Race-Based College Admissions
In a major 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court has struck down race-based admissions at…
Some San Antonio restaurant owners say summer sales sizzling away due to high temps
SAN ANTONIO – Some local restaurant owners said sales are down this summer and blame the…
Dumped dog accused of killing several cats gets a second chance, but not everyone is on board
SAN ANTONIO – A dumped dog that resorted to killing cats in a neighborhood was rescued…
KSAT viewers share photos of squirrels ‘splooting’ around San Antonio, animals trying to keep cool in heat
SAN ANTONIO – Squirrels don’t need a thermostat to tell them it’s time for a “sploot.”…
2 SAPD officers taken to hospital after crash on North Side
SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio police officers were taken to the hospital overnight after a…
Man and his two children, ages 2 and 5, hit by SUV on North Side
SAN ANTONIO – A man and his two children were taken to the hospital on Wednesday…
Home likely a total loss in fire at North Side neighborhood
SAN ANTONIO – A fire that broke out on the North Side destroyed one home and…
One-of-a-kind glow-in-the-dark playground breaks ground in Texas
The playground will be over 18,000 square feet. The playground will be over 18,000 square feet.
‘Unparalleled’ Texas ranch is a luxurious cowboy’s dream home
Horse enthusiasts will love this North Texas ranch. Horse enthusiasts will love this North Texas ranch.
How to get free tickets to Houston Texans Training Camp 2023
Training camp will begin on Wednesday, July 26 as the team prepares for the 2023-24 season.…
See the states Texans are moving to since everyone’s moving to Texas
DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas is getting too crowded with all our new neighbors that have moved…
Pflugerville named ‘most livable small city’ in Texas in new study
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A new study names Pflugerville as the ‘most livable small city’ in…
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejects Rodney Reed’s innocence claims and new trial
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas’ highest criminal appeals court on Wednesday rejected death-row inmate Rodney Reed’s most…
APH monitoring malaria situation following a locally-acquired infection in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Public Health said the entity is going to continue to “monitor the…
Central Texas cities will not enforce youth curfews ahead of new law
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A law ending youth curfews in Texas cities goes into effect in September,…
Dipsology: Beyond The Basics – The World Series of Jell-O Shots Has a New Winner; How They Did It
In Omaha this past week, a new record was set, and the way it was achieved…
WATCH: Heroic Police Officer’s Response to the Mass Shooting at Mall in Allen, Texas Caught on Bodycam Footage
The Allen Police Department released new police bodycam footage taken from the mass shooting that occurred…
Donald Trump Gives Inexplicable Answer When Asked About a Possible Garland Impeachment
As House Republican leaders have made clear, an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden’s Attorney General Merrick…
An Atheist Perspective on Ethics and Morality: Liberty and Property
Can an atheist be a moral person? Can a person be an atheist and hold conservative…
NYC Nabs $25M Fed Grant After Faulty E-Bike Batteries Catch Fire, Killing 4
There’s a problem unrelated to illegals being bused or flown in from out of state or…
This Is Why Chris Christie Is ‘Running for President’
Remember when former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced his intention to run for president in…
9 ‘preventable’ heat-related deaths reported in South Texas border county
The medical examiner for Webb County says nine people have died in the past eight days…
Harlingen CISD Budget Increases Employee Salaries, Decreases Taxes
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted a $212,311,847 budget aligned with the district’s…
Two Stash Houses Shut Down in Laredo Sector
Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by…
New plan provides shared vision for preserving the Texas Hill Country
DRIPPING SPRINGS – A report released this month by the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network is…
KSAT Money Q&A: Personal finance creator shares tips for those struggling with debt
SAN ANTONIO – If you’re struggling with debt, whether it be student loans or credit card…
Residents at Vista del Rey Apartments outraged after fire destroys 12 apartments
LEON VALLEY – An apartment fire in Leon Valley has left several families without a home…
Attorney for fired SAPD officer pokes holes in internal affairs investigation
SAN ANTONIO – An attorney for a San Antonio police officer fired in 2020 after being…
Should you ditch your manual mop for a robotic one?
When it comes to cleaning, everyone loves a shortcut. So imagine a product that mops your…
East Texas News – Time to clap back against megalomania
By Tony Farkastony@polkcountypublishing.com As everyone knows, raising children takes a boatload of patience, a planetload of…
Texas Has the 13th Highest Boating Fatality Rate in the U.S.
An estimated 100 million Americans—nearly one-third of the total population—go boating each year. In fact, boating…
Fireworks Show at Independence Day Festival in Pharr, July 1st
The incredible 30-minute fireworks show will start at 9 pm.
The heat wave blamed for 13 deaths in Texas so far spreads eastward
Scorching heat blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and another in Louisiana is blanketing…
9 ‘preventable’ heat-related deaths reported in South Texas border county
The medical examiner for Webb County says nine people have died in the past eight days…
Brownsville Approves $31M for Roads & Infrastructure
In addition to road projects, the proceeds from the issuance will be utilized as matching funds for the development andinfrastructure of the award-winning Gladys Porter Zoo.…
Angler reels in world record largemouth bass at Texas lake
She's officially a world record holder. She's officially a world record holder.
17 Restaurants in The Peñitas Area Shut Down Due to Water Issues by Local Provider
The Agua Special Utility District is under a boil water notice because of reduced distribution system…
North Texas Chef Preston Paine to Head up the Crescent Hotel’s New Restaurant
The newly announced Emelia’s restaurant is in the capable hands of a popular local chef. The…
How a new Texas law may impact the Abilene Community Theatre
A new law passed in the Texas State Legislature bans sexually oriented performances where a minor…
How to plan a summer wedding in the Texas heat with Elope in Austin
The temperature outside may be hotter than ever but that should not dissuade you and your…
Nearly a dozen West Texas deaths blamed on heat, which is expected to ease by the weekend
A National Weather Service meteorologist says West Texas could see scorching temperatures that are blamed for…
Sen. Cruz Leading Bipartisan Effort to Get Texas-Mexico Border Bridges Built U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today led a…
Governor Abbott Calls For $150 Million To Boost Rio Grande Valley Roadway Project
Governor Greg Abbott today called on the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)…
Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval…
Texas Named Best Business Climate In The Nation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best…
Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #2 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for…
Rise in illegal dumping leads city authorities to new tactics, including sting operation
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio continues to grow, as does its problem with people illegally dumping,…
Several families displaced after apartment building fire in Leon Valley
LEON VALLEY – Multiple fire crews worked to battle flames at an apartment complex that left…
Mental health advocates urge immediate action after SAPD officers charged with murder in death of Melissa Perez
SAN ANTONIO – Melissa Perez, 46, was shot and killed by San Antonio Police officers as…
Mother identifies daughter’s alleged killer in 911 call played during murder trial testimony
SAN ANTONIO – A deadly family disturbance in 2019 played out in a courtroom as testimony…
Pilots from JBSA-Randolph visit Methodist Children’s Hospital, share love for flying
SAN ANTONIO – Pilots from the 60th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph visited…
Driver trapped in SUV after rollover crash on Northwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – A driver is in the hospital in critical condition following a rollover crash…
‘We lost a great man’ NFL, Arkansas Razorbacks community mourn the death of Ryan Mallett
Former NFL stars J.J. Watt and Tom Brady share their condolences as well as former Arkansas…
Poll: 58% of Texas voters support creating school vouchers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Another special legislative session is now underway in Texas focused on lowering property…
Texas baseball finishes top 10 in one of five national polls
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With Louisiana State’s 18-4 romp over Florida to win the Men’s College World…
UT scientists discover fossils of Jurassic sea creatures that used to swim across Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Researchers recently made a major discovery in Texas by finding the state’s first…
‘World’s smallest Buc-ee’s’ reappears in West Texas desert
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The world’s smallest Buc-ee’s travel center has reopened in West Texas, but there’s…
Texas inmate dies while working in Huntsville heat
Editor’s Note: The above video is KXAN’s previous coverage of conditions in Texas prisons. AUSTIN (Nexstar)…
Which Texas-based NBA franchise will win another title the soonest?
Texas has a rich history of NBA championships Following the Denver Nuggets’ championship this past season,…
Houston-area teen whose parents are in prison for murder headed to Texas A&M with help of rodeo scholarship
Wyatt Lewis, 18, who was largely raised by his aunt and uncle in Cypress, was selected…
Are the US malaria cases in Florida and Texas a cause for concern? Our medical analyst weighs in
(CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert this week to…
Vatican investigates East Texas Bishop Joseph Strickland, Diocese of Tyler
An investigation by the Vatican's Dicastery for Bishops was conducted last week on Bishop Joseph Strickland…
Texas lawmakers begin second special session focusing only on property taxes
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called state lawmakers into a second special legislative session with no…
This Cozy Cabin Is The Best Home Base For Your Adventures In The Texas Hill Country
The best cabin in Wimberley, Texas is the perfect home base for your Hill Country adventures.…
Tickets on sale for Ascendant LPGA: Oct. 2-8 in Texas
The tournament benefiting Volunteers of America takes place at Golf Clubs at The Tribute and features…
Census: Texas, Harris County have largest black population in U.S.
(The Center Square) – According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, Texas has the greatest number…
Ron DeSantis Used Texas Taxpayer Resources on Campaign Trip
DeSantis went to the Texas-Mexico border on Monday for a campaign event. But he also got…
Texas locals buoyed by Abbott’s radical border river barrier plans — but will it sink or swim?
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Locals are optimistic for the state to install the first-ever water border…
Internal report details rampant diarrhea among children at overcrowded border facility
The crisis at the Laredo facility is detailed in the first of two May memos by…
Texas Sets New Hate Crimes Record, DPS Data Show
Newly released data collected from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) show that hate crimes…
Colorado Superintendent’s Heartbreaking Revelation: Armed Security Could Have Saved Lives
This is what can happen when you place politics over solutions. As the nation continues to…
Report: Iran Memo Discussed in Leaked Trump Audio NOT Part of Classified Documents Charges
As we reported Monday night, CNN released leaked audio that the network claims is a recording…
American Library Association: Another Taxpayer-Funded Censorship Machine
It’s already bad enough that the government is actively involved in censorship. The fact that we…
Machete-Wielding Prof. Gets Court Date for Attack on NY Post Reporter, Claims She’s the Victim
As my colleague Brittany Sheehan reported in May, a far-left pro-abortion professor named Shellyne Rodriguez was…