ACC chancellor named interim president at Texas A&M-Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Richard Rhodes, the chancellor of Austin Community College, was named the interim president…

Texas A&M names Mark A. Welsh III as interim president

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KIAH) — The board of regents at Texas A&M University named Mark A.…

What are some weird car issues technicians are seeing during the Texas heat spell?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s no surprise that the summer months in Texas can do significant damage…

Typhoon Texas Austin to host 21+ ‘Grown-Up Getaway’

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Typhoon Texas Austin said it would host a “Grown-Up Getaway” exclusively for those…

State of Texas: White House backs Texas mayor’s fight for local control

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined President Biden during a White House announcement…

Texas renter says air conditioning has been on the fritz for nearly two months

PFLUGERVILLE, TX (KXAN) – Daniel Bowers is having trouble keeping his shorts up. “They fall down,”…

AM radio served the country for 100 years. Will electric vehicles silence it?

Bipartisan legislation that would require car manufacturers to keep the AM band in their dashboards is…

Eagle Pass the latest battlefield in the Abbott-Biden war over control of U.S.-Mexico border

The riverside city, sometimes referred to as ‘La Puerta de Mexico’ or ‘Mexico’s Door,’ ‘is at…

The Transformative Journey of Hidalgo County, United for Prosperity

Hidalgo County in Texas is carving out an ambitious path towards prosperity, driven by the Hidalgo…

Oklahoma sending 50 National Guard members to Texas-Mexico border, aiding Operation Lone Star

After a weekend farewell ceremony, Oklahoma is sending 50 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border…

Link Up: A Speed Networking Event, August 8th

Link Up is an added value and invaluable resource to one’s membership.  

Several people hospitalized after chase involving migrants ends in crash in Texas border city

Multiple people were hospitalized following a pursuit involving migrants in El Paso Monday morning.  

Meet the Press

Chuck Rosenberg, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Fmr. Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), Leigh Ann Caldwell, Stephen Hayes,…

High school boys are trending conservative

A popular narrative suggests young people are liberal and getting more liberal. Thus, social media buzzed…

Oklahoma sending 50 National Guard members to Texas-Mexico border, aiding Operation Lone Star

Gov. Kevin Stitt ordered the deployment earlier this summer, following a request from Texas Gov. Greg…

Trump Crushing DeSantis and G.O.P. Rivals, Times/Siena Poll Finds

The twice-indicted former president leads across nearly every category and region, as primary voters wave off…

Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterpret U.S. Constitution

Barraging the Obama administration with lawsuits, the Texas attorney general’s office wasn’t just trying to block…

Editorial: Political meddling threatens academic freedoms in Texas

Debacles at Texas A&M reveal threats to academic freedom as politicians and their allies impose their…

A hardcore conservative faces a former basketball coach in a hotly contested Senate election

NATCHITOCHES — The two candidates for state Senate District 31 in north-central Louisiana represent different strands…

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will shape Texas GOP primaries

As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial draws closer, the political fallout inside the GOP…

Part 3: Under Trump, Texas’ foot soldiers became federal judges, sec…

A federal judiciary full of ideological allies is helping Texas block Democratic priorities and advance right-wing…

Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterp…

Barraging the Obama administration with lawsuits, the Texas attorney general’s office wasn’t just trying to block…

Texas lawmakers could revisit ‘vigilante’ border protection unit bill

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is hinting at a possible special session focused on Southern border…

Why Trump Is So Hard to Beat

The first Times/Siena poll of the G.O.P. primary shows he still commands a seemingly unshakable base…

Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president…

The board also gave university lawyers the green light to negotiate a possible settlement with Kathleen…

Frustration emerges among GOP spending ‘cardinals’ as conservatives push for cuts

The House Republicans who craft the conference’s government funding bills are showing signs of frustration as…

Cornyn blasts Biden on border security, losing contact with migrant kids

The battle over border security flared brightly in recent days with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and…

Texas lawmakers could revisit ‘vigilante’ border protection unit bill

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is hinting at a possible special session focused on Southern border…

Oklahomans send off 50 National Guard troops to Texas border

All of the soldiers going to the border volunteered for the mission.  

Texas lawmakers could revisit ‘vigilante’ border protection unit bill

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is hinting at a possible special session focused on Southern border…

Border Wall: Texas Immigration Policy Wrapped In Razor Wire

Photos: YouTube ScreenshotWikimedia Commons “A 4-year-old girl passed out in 100-degree heat after she was pushed…

Cornyn blasts Biden on border security, losing contact with migrant kids

The battle over border security flared brightly in recent days with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and…

Unaccompanied 5-year-old from Honduras trying to reunite with her mom found by DPS troopers

The girl reportedly told DPS troopers that her father stayed behind in Honduras.  

A look at which candidates have qualified for 1st GOP debate

First debate is in a few weeks.  

Oklahoma National Guard to deploy 50 members for Texas border security mission

On Sunday approximately 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the Oklahoma National Guard will deploy to El…

WOULD LADY LIBERTY’S EYES BE TEARING IF SHE WERE ON THE TEXAS BORDER WITH MEXICO? – Boca Raton’s Most Reliable News Source

For many, yearning to breathe free air is a costly affair.  Especially for the shabby, defeated…

Letters to the Editor: For Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, the cruelty is the point

Readers react to the Texas governor’s cruelty to migrants, both along the Rio Grande and those…

FREE: Race for statehouse: Lamar GOP chairman to run in District 1

Now there are three.In an unexpected move at a meet and greet forum Thursday night for…

Clown Alert! Four Things the Leftists Hope You Missed This Week

America’s Bolshies were making moves this week, and some of them blew up spectacularly into their…

Pro-Life Advocates Sue Vermont Over Laws Targeting Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Pro-abortion Democrats are intent on convincing as many mothers as possible to terminate their pregnancies. After…

Trump Tells PA Rally as President, He Will Appoint ‘Real Special Prosecutor’ to Expose Bidens

One day after former President Donald Trump received a standing ovation before speaking at the Iowa…

Duke Over America, WAAM Radio Edition 238: Sunday, July 30th, 2023

Duke Over America, WAAM Radio Edition #238 is here, and this is what your amazing host…

Merrick Garland Must Appoint a Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Probe, or Congress Should Impeach Him

Will the public ever learn more about the myriad of scandals surrounding the Biden family? A…

Biden’s Mind-Bending Reality Games When It Comes to Granddaughter Navy

We reported on Friday about Joe Biden’s statement finally acknowledging four-year-old Navy — the child of…

The Media’s Hidden Collusion That’s Distorting the 2024 Election Campaign

It’s impossible, reading Hunter Biden’s proposed plea agreement on his federal gun, tax, and influence-peddling ops,…

Mom: Trump Signed My Girl’s Hand, Then the Left Attacked Me

It may become the most famous palm reading in Louisiana history after Amelia Grace Thompson asked…

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged

Measure was set to take effect Aug. 1.  

Two dozen lawmakers have electric cars. Not all are Democrats.

AOC and two House Republicans have gone plug-in. Ted Cruz is thinking about it. Josh Hawley…

Silver Alert issued for 75-year-old woman discontinued

SAN ANTONIO – Update (Saturday, July 29): The missing person alert issued for 75-year-old Olga Martinez…

Javier Salazar seeking third term as Bexar County Sheriff

BEXAR COUNTY – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar will seek a re-election campaign to serve as…

Haven for Hope pushes outreach efforts for unsheltered people as heat persists in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – As the chance for triple-degree heat continues across San Antonio, Pete Barrera said…

Mother travels thousands of miles to recover from addiction with her daughter by her side

SAN ANTONIO – A mother struggling with drug addiction is no longer waiting to get the…

‘We made a mistake’: Frisco PD apologizes to family after mistakenly pulling them over

FRISCO, Texas – Frisco police have apologized to an Arkansas family after assuming they were driving…

If migrant ‘invasion’ justifies Rio Grande blockade, could Texas send troops into Mexico?

If states can wage war over illegal immigration, what’s to stop Texas from invading Mexico?  

GOP candidate Doug Burgum says Biden’s to blame for controversial Texas border barriers

Doug Burgum says Biden is to blame for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s razor wire, buoy barrier,…

10 weird things about Texas that you didn’t know!

DALLAS (KDAF) — These ten weird and wonderful facts about Texas showcase the state’s unique blend…

Anchorage Mayor Proposes Sending Homeless to California

News flash, Anchorage, Alaska: It gets cold in Alaska in the winter. Anchorage has a homeless…

New Details in Drowning of Obama’s Chef Leave Unanswered Questions

Barack Obama’s private chef, Tafari Campbell, vanished on Sunday evening while paddleboarding in Edgartown Great Pond.…

Hunter Biden Laptop Analysis: May Have Stored More Sensitive Info on Encrypted Messaging Apps

Given all the things on the infamous laptop–from the drugs to the sex to the alleged…

The Weird Story of the Derrick Van Orden Capitol Rotunda Tirade

It was a helluva week for big news stories in Political World, with some of the…

Bronny James’ Family Shares Heartwarming Clip of Him Playing Piano After Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Every once in a while, we get a chance to share a positive story that falls…

Massive loggerhead sea turtle stranded on Texas beach gets rescued

A group was able to lift the loggerhead and transport it to a research center for…

McAllen and Puerto Vallarta Jalisco United as Sister Cities

On July 29, 2023, a festive day, McAllen and Puerto Vallarta, two diverse cities, were united…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defends floating border wall: ‘I will do…

 

Cruelties against immigrants at Texas border are logical outcome of GOP strategy

Recent reports of grave human rights violations and state usurpation of federal border security responsibilities in…

Eagle Pass the latest battlefield in the Abbott-Biden war over control of U.S.-Mexico border

The riverside city, sometimes referred to as ‘La Puerta de Mexico’ or ‘Mexico’s Door,’ ‘is at…

Latent intolerance drove the McElroy fiasco at Texas A&M

I’ve seen this movie before, way too many times in the half-century since I was a…

Reactionary conservatives won against diversity at Texas A&M

Three years ago, Kathleen McElroy, then director of the School of Journalism and Media at the…

Teen injured in parking lot shooting at North Side apartment complex, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A teenager is recovering after being shot in the parking lot of an…

Teen connected to string of robberies after holding man at gunpoint, stealing truck, affidavit says

SAN ANTONIO – An 18-year-old is behind bars after he held a man at gunpoint before…

Cal Thomas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is doing Joe Biden’s job at the border

The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott for using…

GOP rivals prepare to take on “happy warrior” Tim Scott

His campaign also sees opportunity in the crowded Republican primary to appeal to a diverse coalition…

Scuba in the middle of East Texas? Deep dive into family fun at Athens Scuba Park

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) — If you enjoy a little adventure under the sea, including exploring underwater…

How and why tar balls end up on Texas beaches

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KXAN) — A phenomena washes up on Texas’ beaches: sticky, black balls of…

Texas A&M regents could offer a settlement to the journalism professor at center of hiring controversy

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents will meet Sunday to…

“These were my tapes”: Trump pushes back on new charges in classified docs case

Trump also said that he would not end his presidential campaign if he is convicted and…

Estrich: Politics kills promising academia

This is what happens in academia when the donors are calling the shots. Heads roll, all…

Targeting Texas governor for border actions shows lack of parity in law

The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott for using…

Lawsuit seeks to block Texas book ban

AUSTIN, Texas — A group of book sellers and publishers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday seeking…

Feel-Good Friday: Groundbreaking Epilepsy Procedures Are Game Changers

I have a brother and a sister who suffer from epilepsy, and in more ways than…

NEW: Workforce Protections Committee Bill Would Scrap Biden Labor Dept. ‘Forever Nominees’ Like Su

It’s been a long and winding trail, the path the Biden administration’s nomination for embattled Acting…

Will Hurd Disses Donald Trump at Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner, Gets Booed Off Stage

Former Congressman and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Will Hurd jogged to the podium at the Iowa…

DeSantis Cracks Joke About Cocaine at the WH, Bashes Bidenomics at Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner

The Iowa Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner took place Friday evening, and among the invited speakers…

Biden Ducks and Covers on Another Vacation Amidst the Spiraling Scandal

Joe Biden demonstrated during his remarks in Maine on Friday just how much he continues to…

Trump Gets Standing Ovation at Iowa GOP Event, Lays out Why People Should Vote for Him

Former President Donald Trump was in Iowa on Friday, along with some of the other Republican…

RedState Weekly Briefing: Shady Lawyering, the Wages of Woke Marketing, and Climate Karma

Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…

Will Romney’s Gambit to Keep Trump out of the WH Work?

It looks like ol’ Mitt is back at it again. Sen. Mitt Romney unveiled a rather…

States’ rights make a comeback as Republicans rush to defy Washington

Several red states are rejecting the authority of not just the federal government – but also…

Texas university system sets a bad example

Texas A&M finds itself at the bleeding edge in a way that no university should want…

In Border Towns, a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of Heat and Water Cutoffs

Trying to keep cool during a record-setting summer is a social divide for residents of low-income…

Texas Tesla plant receives false alarm of active shooter

Police in Texas on Friday were investigating a 911 call reporting an active shooter at a…

After Texas used cruel tactics at Mexico border: Why didn’t Biden speak out?

 

Trump shares stage with Republican rivals amid mounting legal woes

Trump launches new attack on closet rival Ron DeSantis at conservative event in Iowa.  

Migrants wade past floating barriers at Texas border

 

Helotes couple, friends find stolen RV through Facebook sleuthing

HELOTES, Texas – A Helotes couple discovered their RV missing Monday morning, but with the help…

Saturday’s dedication of historical marker to honor East Side civil rights hero

SAN ANTONIO – John Inman may have been a barber by trade, but Mario Salas, a…

San Antonio mother isn’t giving up hope seven years after son’s killing

SAN ANTONIO – A family is marking another painful year without justice now that seven years…

Neighbors along ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ on Northwest Side promised traffic light to stop speeders

SAN ANTONIO – Prue Road between Babcock and Bandera roads has been nicknamed “Dead Man’s Curve”…

Stables, shelters stress animal safety as summer in Bexar County heats up

HELOTES, Texas – A horseback riding center in Helotes is changing its scheduling to keep its…

Trump largely ignores new federal charges at major Iowa Republican gathering

Former President Donald Trump charged ahead with his bid for the 2024 GOP nomination Friday at…

For Republican Candidates, Iowa G.O.P. Dinner Is a Hands-Off-Trump Event

Almost every one of the former president’s 13 rivals who attended declined to go after the…

Protesters gather at Governor’s Mansion calling for change to border policy

Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen’s Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile,…

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Board of Criminal Justice

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Welch, Nate Sprinkle, and Sydney Zuiker to the Texas Board…

Operation Lone Star Defends Texas’ Right To Secure The Border

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Man sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for drug trafficking

SAN ANTONIO – A man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in federal prison for…

Gas prices on the rise in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The price of gas is steadily on the rise in San Antonio. According…

BCSO searching for 34-year-old who disappeared on Northeast Side

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person who disappeared this…

Full Sturgeon Moon set to rise in the San Antonio sky Tuesday ?

The first of two full moons taking place in August is set to rise in the…

Drought Update: Nearing two years since all of South Central Texas was drought-free

Over 680 days. That’s how long it’s been since the entire KSAT-12 viewing area was considered…

Lawsuit filed against Dan Patrick, Texas Senate over Paxton impeachment proceedings

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent lawsuit filed in Travis County district court alleged improper handlings during…

Texas mother accidentally calls 911 looking for son’s soccer ball, deputy arrives and finds ball

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Texas woman who accidentally called 911 while looking for her…

Texas rat, Arkansas skunk may soon be protected by an Act

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will issue decisions on 31 southeast…

Texas Supreme Court denies Nate Paul appeal against Mitte foundation

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for July 28, 2023 AUSTIN (KXAN)…

Meteor showers over Texas; how these light shows dazzle every year

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Making a wish on a shooting star is easy if you know when…

Why water restrictions vary across Texas cities

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas cities tighten water restrictions due to infrastructure problems, low supply and…

Texas DNA testing lab that identified a Bastrop cold case victim aims to ‘democratize’ technology

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) held a press…

Studies describe impact of Facebook and Instagram on the 2020 election

Meta disputed findings released in four studies in academic journals examining Facebook and Instagram’s impact on…

Trump faces increasing legal perils after new charges filed

Former US president faces four more charges in classified documents case amid speculation that a January…

Texas A&M regents could offer a settlement to the journalism professo…

The system’s board also plans to formally appoint an interim president after Katherine Banks resigned last…

TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutiny

In this week’s episode, we discuss the half-million people booted from Texas’ Medicaid rolls and the…