The Pulitzer Prize Dis-Honors: Jack Smith’s Guns, Workers Strike Over Buns, and the NY Times’ Songs

Our weekly unworthy Pulitzer Prize recognition of less-than-meritorious excellence in journalism. As an extension of the…

Hunter Biden Laptop Sleuth Says Elon Musk Ended His Social Media Banishment

The former “War Room” co-host, who left the Stephen K. Bannon-hosted show to promote the contents…

State of Texas: ‘The river is hurting.’ Lawsuit claims buoy barrier damages Rio Grande

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Life on the river is not as it once was. As Jessie Fuentes…

A nonprofit’s solution to loneliness in Central Texas’ booming older adult population

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Walking through the Age of Central Texas in Central Austin during standard working…

Lawsuit over buoys seeks to end Operation Lone Star

(The Center Square) – Texas installed a new marine barrier of buoys last month in the…

In DeSantis’ Fla., schools get OK for climate-denial videos

Florida’s Department of Education approves classroom use of videos produced by a conservative group that denies…

Customs officers seize 96 illegal rooster blades at Texas-Mexico border

Customs agents found six packages containing the illegal blades, which are used in cockfighting.  

Resident displaced after fire in southwest Bexar County

SAN ANTONIO – A resident was displaced on Sunday after their mobile home burned down in…

Back-to-school checklist should include a talk about fentanyl

SAN ANTONIO – – Danica Summer Kaprosy from Selma was 17 years old and about to…

Apartment building a total loss after massive fire on Northwest Side

SAN ANTONIO – A three-story apartment building on the Northwest Side was destroyed due to a…

Woman shot in foot at Southeast Side home, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a woman in her 30s was shot…

Nikki Haley Fights to Stay Competitive in a One-Sided G.O.P. Primary

The former South Carolina governor is campaigning at a grueling pace, but polling suggests that so…

In Piedras Negras, a nun prays for migrants as smugglers benefit from Texas’ border buoys

Gov. Greg Abbott has defended the buoys, saying he is protecting Texas from an “invasion.” He…

San Antonio Democrat leading Congressional delegation to Texas border

 

Texas deploys floating barrier in Rio Grande River to deter migrant crossings at US-Mexico border

Originally Published: 07 JUL 23 23:17 ET Updated: 03 AUG 23 14:15 ET By Rosa Flores…

Will Mike Pence’s Testimony Make or Break the Justice Department’s Case Against Donald Trump?

The Justice Department’s latest indictment against former President Donald Trump made some waves on the Sunday…

From Reality TV to Courtroom Drama: Will Televising Trump’s Trial Help or Hurt His Campaign?

Ladies and gentlemen, you might be grabbing your popcorn in the not-too-distant future if former President…

Watch: Giddy Rich Woman Uses Big Brother Palm-Print to Buy Groceries

China already has a social-credit system. Step out of line, and you can’t get on a…

WATCH: Megan Rapinoe Describes ‘Memory’ That Most Stands out After Loss – You Won’t Believe It

We reported earlier how the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) went down to a crushing defeat…

Meanwhile, Trump Calls Pelosi a ‘Sick and Demented Psycho Who Will Someday Live in Hell!’

Love him or loathe him, most Donald Trump watchers recognize that the former president is incapable…

The Sikh Men Who Defended Their Property Are Facing Charges Because Progressives Want Us All to Be Helpless

I knew this would happen. The moment I saw the footage of two Sikh men beating…

LIVE UPDATES: FC Dallas hosting Inter Miami, Messi in North Texas clash

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San Antonio Democrat leading Congressional delegation to Texas border

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North Texas Democrat continues push for special session to install A/C in prisons

“This isn’t about making it a hotel,” State Rep. Carl Sherman said. TEXAS, USA — State…

Here’s what the Farmers’ Alamac has predicted for the next Texas winter

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As summer continues, some people are wondering when things will finally cool…

What are the best grasses for Central Texas homes?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With so many new residents relocating to Central Texas each year, many might…

Up-close look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s floating wall in the Rio Grande

The string of wrecking ball-sized buoys is the centerpiece of what Gov. Greg Abbott calls “Operation…

Driver dies in crash while evading police on North Side, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A driver who evaded police was struck and killed in a crash on…

Man shot while defending teen in struggle with armed suspect, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man is recovering after being shot while defending a teen struggling with…

40-year-old man arrested in West Side robbery, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A man is behind bars after brandishing a knife in a robbery on…

Leading SA: Boerne Mayor Frankie Ritchie talks balanced growth, emphasis on small businesses

BOERNE, Texas – Boerne is a city on the rise as they are expected to grow…

SAPD, arson investigators search for suspect in multi-structure fire that spread on West Side

SAN ANTONIO – Authorities are searching for the person responsible for setting three fires that damaged…

Wildfire jumps to 400 acres in Hays County, 30% contained; 1 home destroyed

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Update (2:20 p.m. Sunday): As of Sunday, an estimated 400 acres have…

Three candidates say they’ll voluntarily ‘weaken’ the governor’s office if elected

Three of the seven candidates for Louisiana governor said they would voluntarily give up some of…

Border Patrol says 1,100 migrants encountered in RGV small town in 24 hours

Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley reported Friday that thousands of migrants have crossed…

Opinion: I’m 9 and even I know how Texas treats migrants is wrong

His mother ponders how to explain depravity to a child, the grandson of immigrants.  

WATCH: Dem Congresswoman Claims Republicans Defending Trump Are ‘Dangerously Close…to Criminal Culpability’

I seriously think sometimes some folks on the left live in an alternate reality where they…

Does Trump’s Shutdown Decision Disqualify a Future Presidency?

So, I’m having a friendly debate with somebody about this “IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M…

The Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Is a Stark Reminder to Be Brave in the Face of Tyranny

I was lucky enough to visit Poland in 2005. I was taken aback by the number…

BREAKING: Unconfirmed Reports of Wagner Group Personnel Aiding Coup in Niger

Breaking news on the crisis in Niger; a PMC Wagner (Russian-language site at link) source has…

Jung caps Texas power surge as Rangers rally from 5-0 deficit to beat Marlins 9-8

Robbie Grossman hit a three-run homer in the fourth, and Corey Seager had a two-run homer…

Texas’ Dylan Disu hosts basketball camp at Hendrickson

Pflugerville (KXAN) – Dylan Disu left the Austin area after high school to play college basketball…

Border Patrol says 1,100 migrants encountered in RGV small town in 24 hours

Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley reported Friday that thousands of migrants have crossed…

Reynolds using ARPA funds to send troops to Texas border

(The Center Square) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is using money from the American Rescue Plan…

Comparing the heat and heat-related cases from 2022 to 2023

SAN ANTONIO – The heat is no joke this summer. We had 39 days of 100…

Large grass fire destroys home on North Side, forces evacuations

SAN ANTONIO – Crews contained a large grass fire involving at least 10 acres of land…

Fire chiefs across Bexar County develop strategy to combat wildfires

SAN ANTONIO – Fire departments from Selma to Wilson County and Leon Springs to Helotes formed…

Hundreds honor New Braunfels pilot who died during plane crash in Wisconsin

San Marcos, TX – Calyn Collie remembers her sister Devyn Reiley as a dedicated pilot and…

Photos: Spurs players hand out school supplies to families at second annual Back to School Bash

SAN ANTONIO – Spurs Sports & Entertainment hosted students, parents and teachers at its Back to…

Cori Bush Hit With an Ethics Complaint for Misuse of Government Resources

The self-described “squad” appears to have a problem with following the ethical guidelines of the House…

Megyn Kelly’s Response to Attack From Keith Olbermann, Daily Beast Writer Is a Thing of Beauty

Folks on the left can be such unhappy people. We saw how they seemed to celebrate…

Maine Residents Alarmed by Mysterious Purple Haze

Maine is the home to many strange things, if you believe Stephen King. Even if you…

Multiple ‘Truth Social’ Posts Have Donald Trump in Hot Water, Jonathan Turley Breaks Down the Repercussions

Donald Trump found himself in legal hot water on Friday after an all-caps post he made…

‘Oppenheimer’ Spends a Lot of Time ‘Big Picture’ Moralizing and Soft-Peddling Communists

Note: the following review contains major plot spoilers. “Oppenheimer” is a 3-hour epic about the life…

Driving, the Younger Generation, and the Glorious Freedom of Mobility

Driving used to be the thing that set us free. For us Baby Boomers (well, for…

DeSantis Lays out How He’ll Respond to Attacks by Trump During Debates at New Hampshire Town Hall

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making the rounds of the early primary states, in between pushing…

WATCH: Joe Rogan Absolutely Goes off on Newsom and Biden, Says He’s Finally Considering Trump Interview

Before we begin, lemme just say that this one was over before it started. “This one”…

Ron DeSantis Breaks Ranks With MAGA Over Trump’s Stolen Election Claims

Well, he went and said it out loud. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated publicly that he…

Actor Jamie Foxx Comes Under Fire for Anti-Semitic Remarks … He Never Made

In the latest episode of “Social Media Finds Another Reason to Be Outraged,” the main character…

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to historic amount; $1 million ticket sold in Texas

(NEXSTAR) – The current Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.55 billion dollars, which would make…

Texas seasonal allergies: Which ones get better/worse through summer?

(NEXSTAR) — We’re about halfway through summer here in Texas (the last calendar day of summer…

Texas judge issues injunction in lawsuit over exceptions to state abortion laws

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, a Texas district judge issued a temporary injunction blocking elements of Texas’…

OAG files appeal to Texas Supreme Court, blocking judge’s injunction in lawsuit over exceptions to state abortion laws

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Office of the Attorney General filed an appeal Saturday to the Texas…

Investigation underway after woman found dead along Southeast Side roadway, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a woman’s body was found along a…

Man arrested after throwing shopping cart at employee during robbery, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 37-year-old man is behind bars after he threw a shopping cart at…

SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for person who attacked man with machete, cut his throat

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the person who cut…

‘The most loving kid you could imagine’: Family remembers New Braunfels man who died in Wisconsin plane crash

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Brandon Greenberg remembers his stepson, Zachary Collie-Moreno, as someone with a big…

Have you seen them? Deputies search for two men wanted in smoke shop robbery

BEXAR COUNTY – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in identifying…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

A Georgia professor says a federal judge relied on a misleading study before ruling to roll…

State-Level GOP Measures Focus on Adapting to Climate Crisis, Not Preventing It

This paradoxical approach is part of the GOP’s desperate commitment to a climate denialist agenda.  

Altered State: Florida’s DeSantis is teaching a master class in Authoritarianism 101

His authoritarianism is performative, meant to advance his ambition of winning the Republican presidential nomination Opinion…

Tales of the McCabe: Tar Heel Legislators Offer Conservatives a Tax Cut for More Licensed Gambling

Before the end of August, the Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper appear…

The Purpose of Trump and DeSantis

Several issues hitting the newswires at the same time all implicate, in my view, the same…

Obama Biographer Interview Drops Some Fascinating Info Including Letter About ‘Sex With Men Fantasies’

There’s a fascinating article from Tablet Magazine that has a lot of people talking. It’s an…

WATCH: Violent Riot Breaks Out in New York City, Police Reportedly ‘Did Not Want to Arrest People’

A violent riot broke out in Union Square in New York City on Friday. The cause…

Tennessee Dem Legislators Expelled After Rallying ‘Transurrection’ Regain Seats via Election, Claim to Represent ‘Persecuted People’

Readers might remember RedState’s extensive coverage of several members of the Volunteer State’s General Assembly–known to…

Feel-Good Friday: A ‘TechBoy’ Gives Back to His Elementary School By Paying Off Student’s Lunch Balances

I love it when young people not only show an entrepreneurial spirit, but exhibit a compassionate…

Trump Lawyer Bobb: Jack Smith’s New Indictment Empowers Trump Legal Team to Get J6 Answers

The Marine JAG veteran and former senior Homeland Security officer working on President Donald J. Trump‘s…

Madison-Huntsville, AL Library Cancels Brave Books’ ‘See You at the Library’ Event Citing Capacity Issues, Then Reverses Course

It appears the American Library Association’s suppression has long arms, even in deep Red Alabama. As…

Hospital computer system in Texas hit by cyberattack

(The Hill) – Hospitals and clinics in five states are facing disruptions due to a cyberattack…

Raw water supplier issues drought warning, these Central Texas cities are affected

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The Brazos River Authority advised customers of a Stage 2 drought…

Military branches struggling to meet recruitment goals

SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brandon Carver, a production superintendent at the…

Northside ISD looks to rehire retired teachers with full benefits and incentives

SAN ANTONIO – School districts across the state are facing a teacher shortage, and Northside ISD…

‘Fine driven purgatory:’ City sued over apartment inspection program

SAN ANTONIO – Two of the 11 apartment complexes forced to pay for their own extra…

Spurs invite families to second annual Back to School Bash

SAN ANTONIO – For the second year in a row, Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is…

Scammers target people looking for their pets in San Antonio

Boerne – A woman searching for her pets is warning others to be cautious about how…

Ted Cruz endorses McDaniel; Wicker, Hyde-Smith back Hosemann

Hosemann and McDaniel have also recently announced other endorsements. McDaniel is backed by the Mississippi Fraternal…

Texas A&M Legal Consul reveals circumstances surrounding Professor Alonzo’s suspension

 

A judge has ruled Texas’ abortion ban is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications

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Trump Indictment Presents New Obstacle in Spending Fight as Shutdown Looms

The far right is taking aim at the F.B.I. and the Justice Department in a push…

Border Patrol says 1,100 migrants encountered in RGV small town in 24 hours

Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley reported Friday that thousands of migrants have crossed…

Waco speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Aug. 4, 2023

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Waco Tribune-Herald.  

Able City Celebrates Grand Opening of New McAllen Office

The development responds to many voices expressing the desire to have new mixed-use, walkable places to live,…

The Mission PD Pioneers an Advanced Crime Prevention Approach Under the Leadership of Chief Cesar Torres

The new arsenal includes 15 cameras equipped with License Plate Readers (LPRs) spread strategically across the…

Operation Lone Star Stops Criminals At President Biden’s Open Border

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

Fighting for Breaks on Multiple Fronts

Less than an hour into the “thirst strike” held last week on the steps of the…

Loon Star State: Gutting

Ben Sargent/Texas Observer To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or…

Bud Light on Brink of Brand Death: Retailers Now Switching Shelf Space to Other Beers

We’ve been laying out the huge implosion of Bud Light since they endorsed transgender influencer Dylan…

Prediction: Jack Smith Will Get a DC Jury to Convict Trump and SCOTUS Will Vacate It. In Fact, Smith Is Counting on It

Jack Smith isn’t a stupid man. A number of definitions apply to Smith, but stupid isn’t…

Trump Campaign Pulls Strings to Ensure Primary Delegate Counts

The arcane elements of the election process can be interesting (at least, I find them interesting,…

Church of Scientology Responds to Leah Remini Lawsuit

On Wednesday, RedState reported on a lawsuit filed by actress Leah Remini, against the Church of…

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump a ‘Scared Puppy,’ and Says More Than She Realizes

With everyone rushing to weigh in on Donald Trump’s recent indictment related to events surrounding January…

Trump Says ‘Supreme Court Must Intercede’ in Legal Cases, Claims Election Interference Based on Poll Results

As RedState has extensively reported, former President Donald Trump was indicted a second time by Special…

An Excerpt of ‘Biden’s Fables’ Shows the President’s Life Is Unbelievable

The life and upbringing of President Biden are the stuff of legend. Recently, NBC News wrote…

Sweden’s Vigilantes Deal With Street Crime

Most of the nations of Europe, seemingly having decided to not have a next generation to…

Fulton County’s Grand Jury to Make a Move Against Trump: What’s Next?

The Democrats aren’t done with former President Donald Trump just yet. The Justice Department just issued…

WATCH: Kamala Harris Piles on the ‘Bidenomics’ Cringe During Visit to Wisconsin

Throughout the entirety of Joe Biden’s presidency so far, the microscope has been put on Kamala…

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Operation Christmas RGV Continues to Accept Donations

Eight locations across the RGV have been assigned so that the community who is interested in…

Mexican officials say one body found near Texas’ border barrier was a 20-year-old Honduran man, not a toddler

AUSTIN, Texas — Mexican officials clarified Friday that the Honduran migrant found dead near the buoy…

Fire safety tips to keep in mind amid ongoing drought

With the ongoing hot and dry conditions found in South Central Texas, fire danger concerns will…

Outdoors newsletter: Schlitterbahn opening ‘world’s first water coaster for kids’; Dire conditions at Jacob’s Well

A water park sounds perfect right about now because San Antonio will see record-challenging heat this…

1 dead, 1 injured in house fire in San Marcos

SAN MARCOS, Texas – A woman was killed and her son was injured in a house…

Second woman sentenced in 2021 shooting death of man near downtown

SAN ANTONIO – A second woman charged in connection to an April 2021 shooting at a…

August marks 33 years since disappearances of Heidi Seeman, Erica Botello

SAN ANTONIO – The summer of 1990 in San Antonio ended in tragedy. August marks 33…

Austin performer joins new lawsuit to block Texas drag performance law

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin-based drag performer added her name to a lawsuit filed Thursday aimed…

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…

Ballot Order for the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election

The Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments…

60 pounds of psychedelic DMT seized at Texas-Mexico border

 

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…