CONFIRMED: CCP Counterintel Defector Dong Jingwei Is Still in the United States, Debriefing Continues

Almost exactly two years ago RedState broke the story of the defection of CCP counterintelligence official…

Same cart of groceries costs $10 more than six months ago

SAN ANTONIO – Wilson and Rosa Maria Plaza walked out of the supermarket with three small…

SAPD response to mental health crisis criticized by former officer

Update: San Antonio Police Department’s public information officer confirms the Mental Health Unit was not called…

McManus, attorney for fired SAPD officer spar during arbitration hearing

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus and the attorney for an officer…

San Antonio man sentenced to 99 years in prison for killing his aunt in 2019

SAN ANTONIO – Update (5 p.m., June 29): A San Antonio man was sentenced Thursday to…

Uvalde’s new Children’s Bereavement Center is officially open

UVALDE – After several months of construction, we are getting our first look inside the newly…

CHECK IT OUT: February meteorites found in South Texas now on display at the Witte Museum

SAN ANTONIO – Back in mid-February, reports of a loud boom and fireball sightings came in…

‘Don’t screw up the announcement’ J.J. Watt says he is joining CBS, not CVS

The former Houston Texans star will be joining James Brown and NFL on CBS on Sundays…

Report: Texas’ abortion restrictions led to nearly 9,800 more births

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Senate Bill 8, the Texas law called one of the most restrictive abortion…

‘Monumental change’: Texas to overhaul how it pays for foster care

AUTIN (KXAN) — For the first time in decades, Texas will overhaul the way it funds…

States continue to send aid to Texas

AUSTIN — Texas continues to receive resources and personnel from other states in its efforts to…

Me Time Botanicals is spilling the secret to keep makeup from melting off your face in the Texas heat

Hot girl summer is here! And we all want to look and feel our best even…

States continue to send aid to Texas

AUSTIN — Texas continues to receive resources and personnel from other states in its efforts to…

STC Introduces New Tuition Model

“With the exception of student activity fees, all other fees have been rolled into one, making…

Three From Top 10 Most Wanted Lists Back in Custody

A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in Gaeta’s capture.  

White House urged to OK permits for new border crossings without full environmental assessment

A bipartisan delegation of Texas lawmakers are so fed up with waiting for presidential permitting approval…

Weslaco EDC Awarded Prestigious 2023 Workforce Excellence Award

The award recognizes the EDCW for its partnership and collaboration with South Texas College and the…

UT-Austin only Texas public university affected by Supreme Court’s ending use of race in admissions

No other public universities use race as a factor, but Texas private schools like Rice…  

Houston-area officials say Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision a ‘profound setback’

The decision could end the ability of colleges and universities, public and private, to do what…

FemCity Speaker Sabrina Walker Hernandez, July 11th

We invite every woman to come and hear about what makes you feel empowered. Come discover…

DeSantis says as US president he would eliminate IRS and other agencies

Florida governor vows to ‘push back against woke ideology … we see creeping into all institutions…

Pharr Housing Authority, PSJA ISD Award Over $65,000 in Scholarships

Project READ was able to award numerous scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to students residing…

Weekend Festivity Road Closures & Traffic Changes

Starting at 9 A.M. On Friday, June 30, 2023, a portion of Freddy Gonzalez will be…

Brownsville’s Salute to Freedom, July 1st

The Salute to Freedom Celebration is a special event dedicated to honoring and recognizing the individuals…

Friday With The City To Feature Mayor John Cowen Jr., June 30th

The City of Brownsville, in partnership with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, will host Friday with…

$6,440,000 for Key Road Projects in Hidalgo County Pct. 3

The funding will help improve the quality of life and prosperity for constituents that reside near…

Things to do in East Texas this weekend

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and…

GOP presidential candidates applaud Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling on ‘toxic’ college admissions

Several Republican presidential candidates applaud the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling severely limiting affirmative action in college…

Book Discussion: The Grapes of Wrath, July 25th

For more information, or to sign up for the book discussion, please call our Reference Desk…

Exclusive-Rapper Travis Scott faces possible criminal charges for Texas crowd crush

A Texas grand jury is meeting Thursday to weigh possible criminal charges against rapper Travis Scott…

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down university race-conscious admissions policies

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious student admissions programs currently used at Harvard…

El Paso becomes hub for migrant processing

Border agents are using a new, massive soft-sided facility in Northeast El Paso to process thousands…

DeSantis accused of breaking the law with Texas border trip

‘His campaign has to reimburse the state of Texas for the cost, or else he’s received…

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action programs at Harvard and UNC

The ruling is the culmination of a decades-long effort to end the consideration of race in…

With race-based admissions no longer an option, states may imitate Te…

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the practice unconstitutional, admissions experts say other states…

Edinburg Public Works Dept. Receives State Safety Award

Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas – Congratulations are in order for the City of Edinburg Public Works…

SNAP Benefits Texas: Why was i denied food stamps Texas?

So, you applied for SNAP benefits in Texas, but unfortunately, you received a notice stating that…

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down consideration of race in college admi…

The court’s ruling will change admissions practices at the University of Texas at Austin, the state’s…

Koch Network Raises Over $70 Million for Push to Sink Trump

Americans for Prosperity Action is wading into a Republican presidential primary for the first time, and…

Guidelines for Peñitas Businesses to Reopen

The area affected by the boil water notice is bounded by Tom Gill Road, Jarachinas Road,…

Can Trump’s Defense Strategy Create Reasonable Doubt?

Former President Donald Trump has dismissed the leaked audio recording of him discussing classified documents as…

House Oversight Chair to Treasury Sec. Yellen: Provide All Suspicious Activity Reports Regarding Bidens

The House Oversight Committee and its Chairman, James Comer (R-KY), have been relentless in pursuing information…

WATCH: Comedy Duo Dana Carvey and David Spade Decimate the Ever-Changing Narratives of Tony Fauci

I’m anything but a fan of Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of…

When Wokeness Implodes: An Irony-Steeped Showdown in Florida, Echoes of Janus v. AFSCME, and a Fresh Start for Florida’s Public Employees

The political landscape often features an ever-changing kaleidoscope of surprising alliances, unforeseen consequences, and delicious ironies.…

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…

Texas is becoming a key campaign stop for GOP presidential hopefuls

Florida governor Ron DeSantis recently stumped in Eagle Pass, with a heavy focus on border issues.…

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…

New Texas laws favor parents in child abuse investigations as legisla…

Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids entering the troubled system with duffel bags…

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. 

Republicans’ Problem in Attacking Biden: They Helped Pass His Economic Bills

No doubt they will take swings at him anyway. But it may be more difficult to…

‘Man Down!’: Surviving the Texas Heat in Prisons Without Air-Conditioning

The record June heat has been particularly dangerous inside the state’s prisons, where indoor temperatures can…

Texas; fragile power grid is holding up through increased demand due to extreme heat

Much of the southern part of the U.S. is under a heat advisory this week. In…

Ye Olde Witch Hunt Tactic Makes a Comeback in Right-Wing War on Public Education

Which course is witch?  

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.…

Texas to deploy buoys to deter Rio Grande crossings, Abbott announces

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for kids’ theme park in North Texas

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Broken Trust The scandalous story of a tiny Texas town — and all those planes

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One of the last known surviving Tuskegee Airmen dies at 96 in North Texas

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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,…

Texas Boys Choir and Singing Girls of Texas to require birth certificate before audition

After nearly three hours of public testimony, the board approved the changes 4-2.  

Williamson County woman files a lawsuit against Travis County District Attorney, claiming first amendment rights were violated

A Williamson County woman files a legal complaint against Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza, claiming…

Keller ISD passes policies targeting bathrooms, pronouns for transgender students

The vote comes after a wave of conservative candidates were catapulted onto North Texas school boards.…

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…

Rivalry between Trump and DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events

The rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump deepened Tuesday as the…

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…

RNC won’t present loyalty pledge until after candidates qualify for debate: Sources

Republican presidential candidates who qualify for the first primary debate will will then have to sign…

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. 

A Texas city shelters nearly all homeless residents in one place. It’s turning heads in California

The Haven for Hope homeless shelter in San Antonio houses most of the Texas city’s unhoused…

4 suspects arrested in human smuggling incident with 53 deaths

 

Fort Bend woman picked to fill in for her politician husband in Texas Legislature

Fanny Jetton will take over temporarily for her husband, Texas Rep. Jacey Jetton, who was…  

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…

Sanctuary Cities Can Be Better Prepared to Welcome Migrants

Conservative politicians’ migrant stunts present a unique opportunity for sanctuary cities, writes Alejandra Oliva.  

State Rep. Jacey Jetton, called to military service, chooses his wife…

Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district…

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…

Letter To the Editor: Mobilizing Conservative Voices

The following is a letter to the editor titled sent in by Jacob Goldstein, the 2021…

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…