Republican Mayra Flores announces 2024 House bid to retake Texas seat

Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores announced she is running for her old congressional seat, months after…

Abortion, LGBTQ and race: McCarthy confronts far-right demands on Pentagon policy bill

The speaker risks angering conservatives if he agrees to several hot-button measures. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/e9/29/5ff19e7c42118f8fc17bce823041/kevin-mccarthy-80844.jpg” title=”Abortion, LGBTQ and…

Hail storm in Texas in May caused more than $1 billion in damage, federal agency says

A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration listed hail storms that swept across…

Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, then watered down the offer after “DEI hysteria”

When Texas A&M University announced last month that it had hired a director to revive its…

Appeals Court: UNT is correct in charging illegal immigrants less tuition than out-of-state residents

The conservative 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals has ruled the University of North Texas is…

City of Edinburg FridaFest, July 15th

The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a Women’s Empowerment Panel at Edinburg Municipal Auditorium (EMA)…

South Texas Democrat in Battleground House District Will Not Seek Re-Election

King was one of eight Democrats appointed to committee chairmanships in the Texas House and was…

Supreme Court justices and donors mingle at campus visits. These documents show the ethical dilemmas

 

Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, …

The university celebrated its decision to hire Kathleen McElroy to revive its journalism program. She says…

$10 Million Allocated for South Texas International Airport in Edinburg

“The City of Edinburg is immensely grateful to Governor Abbott, Senator Hinojosa, and Chairman Canales and…

Bicentennial Skate Park Mural Ribbon Cutting, July 14th

The skate park mural design was created by Kate Castillo, a student at Edinburg North High…

Exclusive: Razor wire along the Rio Grande is blocking border agents from reaching at-risk migrants

The warning is a new sign of escalating tension between state and federal officials over…  

Campus visits and travel by Supreme Court justices put them in the company of big money donors

By BRIAN SLODYSKO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press  

Texas Republican Mayra Flores announces campaign to return to Congress

Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores announced Tuesday morning in an interview with “Fox and Friends” she…

Workforce Training & Continuing Education

He decided to further his education and graduated with both Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor…

Reynosa, STC Student Encourages Higher Education

Diaz just completed her first semester at STC, but already her willingness and determination to pursue…

Power Punch at Lunch, July 12th

Join us at Power Punch at Lunch and unleash the potential of your professional network.  

Former Rep. Mayra Flores, first Mexican-born congresswoman, seeks rematch in South Texas district

Flores, a conservative Republican, made history in June 2022 when she won a special…  

Ted Cruz Lays Out Road Map for Next Big Conservative Supreme Court Battle

Cruz is building a coalition of lawmakers to urge the Court to stop deferring to the…

Feds, Texas DPS stop truck hauling 700 pounds of concealed meth bundles

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A man who says he didn’t know the truck he…

Trump and DeSantis Begin Eyeing Super Tuesday States

As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time…

Campus visits and travel by Supreme Court justices put them in the company of big money donors

Records obtained by The Associated Press show that Supreme Court justices have attended publicly funded events…

Republican-controlled Iowa legislature to vote on six-week abortion ban

Governor Kim Reynolds called for a special session after the state supreme court deemed an earlier…

Book sales, a lure for money and more takeaways from the AP investigation into Supreme Court ethics

What happens behind the scenes when Supreme Court justices travel to colleges and…  

Why SCOTUS might stop Republican attacks on carbon metric

A recent immigration ruling shows the heavy legal lift the president’s GOP critics may face in…

There’s Good News and Bad News for Trump in a New Survey

A poll of Republican county chairs reveals the 2024 race isn’t over yet. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/9c/03/6e59317a427c916d01ec7702769f/county-line-round-3-copy-3.jpg” title=”There’s Good…

Tulsa U.S. Representative Kevin Hern leads Republican Study Committee delegation in Taiwan visit for U.S. Independence Day

Congressman Kevin Hern of Tulsa was in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, to join a…

Texas has deployed a buoy barrier in the Rio Grande to deter migrant crossings

Texas deployed a sting of buoys into the Rio Grande this weekend as a way to…

Texas has banned university DEI offices

Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17, banning university Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices…

Dozens opposed the NRA moving to Richardson — and then learned the reports weren’t accurate

Collin County residents urge Richardson city council to stop the NRA from moving its headquarters to…

South Texas College and Hidalgo County Partner for Youth Leadership Academy Initiative

The event was graced by several personalities, including Richard Cortez, Hidalgo County judge; Dr. Ricardo Solis,…

University DEI offices are banned in Texas

Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17, banning university Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices…

Angela Colmenero Designated as Texas’ Interim Attorney General

“I am deeply appreciative of John Scott’s diligent service as Texas’ Interim Attorney General, and I…

Abbott faces lawsuit over using buoys in Rio Grande to mitigate border crossings

 

Iconic Texas Borders Bar and Grill to open new location near Katy Boardwalk District in September

Iconic Katy eatery Texas Borders Bar and Grill will soon be moving to a new location…

Abbott faces lawsuit over using buoys along Rio Grande to mitigate border crossings

 

Conservatives warn McCarthy they’ll vote against spending bills that don’t cut ‘bloated’ government

Nearly two dozen House conservatives are warning McCarthy to stick to his commitments that spending levels…

Chief Cesar Torres to Receive The Generosity Of Spirit Award, Sept. 21st

Angels of Love will honor community leaders who embody their mission of preventing violence through its…

Raising Cane’s Across RGV Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of RGV, July 11

Collectively, Boys & Girls Clubs of the RGV provides a safe and positive after-school and summer…

Over $6.5 Million In Workforce Grants Announced

Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 21…

Texas House And Senate Reach A Deal On How To Cut Property Taxes

After a monthslong standoff among Texas’ top Republicans, state GOP lawmakers finally struck a deal Monday…

Texas deploys barrier of buoys, nets in Rio Grande to deter border crossings, amid protests

Gov. Greg Abbott shrugs off legal challenge, saying he will fight case to Supreme Court,…  

Partnership in Blanket Delivery to Comfort & Support Cancer Patients

The distribution of blankets was led by the esteemed Mrs. Janet Ogden Vackar, Vice Chairwoman of…

Buoys for border barrier arrive at Rio Grande, DPS says

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Truckloads of buoys arrived at the border and will be…

Gov. Abbott responds to lawsuit over Rio Grande buoys

Lawsuit filed in Travis County.  

Pharma still has plenty of friends on Capitol Hill

Congressional Republicans wouldn’t be likely to rubber-stamp Trump’s drug pricing plan.  

Floating border between Texas and Mexico begins construction

Texas has begun construction of its “marine barrier installation,” a floating wall, in its efforts to…

Texas Prepares To Deploy Buoys In Effort To Prevent Drownings And Border Crossings

July 10, 2023- Texas has begun rolling out what is set to become a new floating…

New poll highlights extreme conservative tilt that impacts Mississippi elections

The poll says about 50 percent of MS residents identify as conservatives. Here’s more.  

Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes, end…

The deal would channel $12 billion to reduce the school property tax rate for homeowners and…

Texas sued over using buoys along Rio Grande to help secure border

 

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game

As the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time…

Woman & Child Dead After Recovered Unresponsive In The Rio Grande Near Eagle Pass

This incident is being reviewed by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility.  

Preparing Students for Real-World Jobs

The Career Services department offers services to TSTC students such as resume writing, practice interviews, help…

TOROS Big Home Win Over Orange County SC

Rio Grande closed out the clean sheet performance in style as they locked in a decisive…

Sen. Hinojosa Announces the Texas Utility Help Program

Under the Energy Program and the Water Program, eligible households may receive assistance for electricity, gas,…

No ballot drop boxes? Congress set to decide fate of voting laws ahead of 2024 presidential election

Democrats and Republicans in Congress are set to introduce voting and election bills to dictate the…

CBP Officers Seize Ammunition at Ysleta Port Of Entry

CBP officers conduct outbound inspections, targeting the movement of unreported currency, weapons, ammunition and other violations,”…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s floating wall arrives at the border

Five tractor trailers loaded with the four-foot diameter buoy balls arrived Friday in Eagle Pass. When…

How Cartel Violence Has Reshaped Tejano Identity in South Texas

Many border residents no longer visit their home country, which may help explain the region’s rightward…

Downey part of group that toured U.S./Mexico border in Texas

The Kankakee County Sheriff recently had the opportunity to tour the border between the United States…

Faith: Carry the stories of those waiting for respite with you

Remembering the lessons discovered at a respite center along Texas’ border.  

Texas floatable border faces legal hurdles

A lawsuit was filed against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after the marine barrier buoys arrived on…

Transcript: ‘It’s a very short path’

The full episode transcript for Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News Episode 4: ‘It’s a very short…

‘Treating Everyone With Respect’: 2nd bus of migrants from Texas arrives

Dozens of migrants sent from Texas by Gov. Gregg Abbott arrived at Union Station on July…

Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches

A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey…

Candidates For W.Va. Governor, A.G. File Spring Donation Reports

CHARLESTON — The money race for the 2024 Republican primary for governor of West Virginia is…

Deputies accused a Texas sheriff of corruption and dysfunction. Then came the mass shooting

Sheriff Greg Capers was the picture of a Texas lawman as he announced the capture of…

Travis County Judge gives Texas lawmakers a failing grade

Andy Brown says lawmakers failed to address two critical issues facing Travis County – and it’s…

North Texas Congressman says U.S. could do more to stop migrant crossing in Central, South America

Congressman Keith Self says sending American troops should at least be discussed. DALLAS — It is…

Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court

The exclusive Horatio Alger Association brought the justice access to wealthy members and unreported V.I.P. treatment.…

State laws targeting LGBTQ rights have a new foe: federal judges

LGBTQ advocates have racked up a string of wins as they challenge bans on gender-transition care…

Virginia National Guard deploys 100 to Texas border on Youngkin orders

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott and other Republicans have attacked President Biden for what they call lax…

Texas Gov. moves forward with floating border barriers on Rio Grande


Texas DPS spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez discusses Gov. Greg Abbott’s buoy system to prevent people from…

Sen. Kennedy Sums up the WH Cocaine Mess and Bidenomics Perfectly

The White House has not been doing a very good job of dealing with the discovery…

Foreign Policy Genius Joe Biden Openly Proclaims ‘We’ve Run Out of Ammunition,’ and That Seems Like a Problem

Remember during the 2020 election when one of the primary talking points in support of Joe…

Trump Enters to Cheers at UFC vs. While Biden Shuffles Along at Beach

Former President Donald Trump made a big appearance on Saturday night, not at a campaign event,…

David Hogg’s Ignorance in Debate on Gun Ownership Provides an Opportunity for Second Amendment Supporters to Turn the Tide

A recent Twitter thread posted by anti-gunner activist David Hogg has me asking a question I…

‘Mysterious’ Investors Buy $1 Billion in Land Near Key US Air Base, Officials Can’t Figure out Who They Are

Government officials are investigating nearly $1 billion in land purchases near Travis Air Force Base in…

A Biological Man Just Won Miss Netherlands 2023, and I’ve Got a Controversial Response

History was made on Saturday evening. A biological man named Rikkie Valerie Kolle stood in front…

I’d Be Too Chicken to Try It–USDA Approves Lab-Grown Meat

The past few years heralded the advent of faux meat, with the media and environmentalists gushing…

Biden the Angry: NY Mag Puff Piece Inadvertently Reveals He’s Actually Pretty Nasty

New York Magazine’s “Intelligencer” feature ran a fawning portrayal of President Joe Biden Friday, which mostly…

Teen injured in shooting alongside River Walk, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A teen walking along the riverwalk was shot after refusing to give his…

17 people arrested in Texas in human trafficking operation

WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara called a press conference Friday morning…

State of Texas: New property tax relief plan aims to help renters

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As top Texas Republicans show scant signs of progress towards a deal to…

UT students protest end of affirmative action at Texas Capitol over weekend

AUSTIN (KXAN) — All college campuses are going to be affected by the recent U.S. Supreme…

Texas National Guard soldier won’t face civilian charges in border shooting of migrant

The soldier, serving as part of Operation Lone Star, said he accidentally fired his…  

Texas shows affirmative action in our schools not needed for diversity

They’ve done it again. The Supreme Court has upended decades of precedent, this time with affirmative…

Va. National Guard deploys 100 to Texas border on Youngkin orders

Youngkin (R) ordered 100 National Guard troops to the Mexican border at the request of Texas…

Texas shows affirmative action in our schools not needed for diversity

They’ve done it again. The Supreme Court has upended decades of precedent, this time with affirmative…

Texas sued over plan to deploy buoys along Rio Grande to secure border

The law accuses Gov. Greg Abbott of misapplying the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 to justify…

Local physician, East Texas woman discuss living with chronic disease as National Chronic Disease Day approaches

“Each day is literally like waking up in a new body; it is very tiring every…

Texas begins installation of floating barriers in Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings

Trucks full of buoys arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Friday, marking the beginning of the…

Virginia National Guard troops head to Texas for ‘border support mission’

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited troops participating in the Texas border security operation on July 6.…

‘Finding your tribe’: East Texas Psychic Fair is a gathering place for the metaphysical

A substantial metaphysical community in Tyler is waiting to be explored, said Gayle Tracey Mull, East…

Local physician, East Texas woman discuss living with chronic disease as National Chronic Disease Day approaches

“Each day is literally like waking up in a new body; it is very tiring every…

Vivek Ramaswamy Leans Into His Hindu Faith to Court Christian Voters

The Republican candidate for president makes a pitch that the faiths have much in common, but…

Poll highlights conservative tilt that impacts Mississippi elections

More people identify as conservative in Mississippi than any state in the nation. That is one…

Iowa schools have pleaded for state guidance on a new book ban. Is it coming too late?

Iowa joins states including Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Texas with laws restricting books that conservatives say…

Conservatives Go To Red States and Liberals Go To Blue as US Grows More Polarized

Americans are segregating themselves by politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between…

WATCH: Humiliated Would-Be Robber Walks out of Atlanta Nail Salon After Customers Ignore His Demands

Has it really come to this? Have citizens of America’s larger Democrat-run cities become jaded by…

Press Find the Real Problem With Karine Jean-Pierre’s Briefings: The Black Guy

From the moment Karine Jean-Pierre entered her position as White House press secretary, it was clear…

Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement–Good, and Good Riddance

No loves Megan Rapinoe like Megan Rapinoe loves Megan Rapinoe. She’s been in the spotlight for…

Salon Writer: We Should Amend the Constitution, Raise the Age Limit Because Biden Is Doing Great at 80

Biden is a great president because he’s an old man. You might be surprised to learn…

The Sweet Taste of Hypocrisy: Ben & Jerry Reveal the Absurdity of Performative Progressivism

Ah, the wondrous world of white progressives, where virtue signaling reigns supreme and genuine action remains…

Yellen Commits Grave Error in Show of American Weakness in China

Joe Biden and his team have been a mess when it comes to dealing with the…

Texas couple arrested after child makes outcry

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — A Texas couple was arrested earlier this week after investigators said…

Texas considered a bill that would severely limit residents’ use of solar power: ‘[It] would turn all of Texas into an HOA’

“Those Texans might get less if their neighbors protest." Texas considered a bill that would severely…

Takeaways from AP’s investigation of a Texas sheriff’s history of alleged corruption and dysfunction

Sheriff Greg Capers was the picture of a Texas lawman as he announced the capture of…

Texas begins installation of floating barriers in Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings

Trucks full of buoys arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Friday, marking the beginning of the…

Patrol officer cut out of vehicle, hospitalized after rollover crash, BCSO says

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A Von Ormy patrol officer is hospitalized after she was cut out…

Ice cream startup wins $25k prize at Geekdom pitch competition

SAN ANTONIO – The latest competition at Geekdom, a collaborative working space downtown, is opening the…

Spurs quietly ink Julian Champagnie to a new deal

LAS VEGAS – The San Antonio Spurs recently announced they have re-signed forward Julian Champagnie. The…

Man arrested after fight leads to fatal shooting on Southwest Side, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: SAPD initially said Fernandez’s age is 26. However, an arrest affidavit…

New craft beer in San Antonio raises awareness, money for ALS research

SAN ANTONIO – A new beer is raising more than just spirits at Alamo Beer Company.…

Hispanic Texans hold largest share of the population but earn lower wages, Census data shows

Latinos in Texas now make up the largest share of the state’s population — that’s new…

Texas begins installation of floating barriers in Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings

Trucks full of buoys arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Friday, marking the beginning of the…

Texas border agents recover 13 migrant bodies in a week

Border Patrol agents have seen an uptick in daily apprehensions across the southern border as migrants…

Abbott moves ahead with floating border barriers on Rio Grande despite liberal outrage

Texas is installing a marine barrier border in the Rio Grande as part of its efforts…

Trump blasts DeSantis in Iowa, says Republican rival ‘despises’ the state’s ethanol

Campaigning in Iowa, former President Donald Trump attacked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as an enemy of…