Duke Over America WAAM Radio Edition 239

Duke Over America WAAM Radio Edition 239 for Sunday, August 13th, 2023 is here and this…

Kaplan Poll of GOP Voters: Trump Steady at 48 percent, Ramaswamy 11%, DeSantis 10%

President Donald J. Trump continues to lead the field of Republican presidential candidates in the run-up…

Karine Jean-Pierre’s Maui Fire Comments Devolve Into an Embarrassing Mess of Incompetence

Just when you thought the White House’s messaging on the devastating Maui fire couldn’t get any…

A Father Showing Up for His Daughter Has Keyboard Warriors Furious

Fatherless behavior. It’s a phrase that you’ve probably heard more and more of as the internet…

Michael Oher, Subject of ‘The Blind Side,’ Sues Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy for Fraud

The 2009 film The Blind Side was a popular feel-good blockbuster, and it also was the…

Good Morning Texas

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‘Brown grass is better than dry faucets’ North Texas city warns residents to conserve water

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Under a new law, providing security for Texas schools is becoming an industry

HB 3 requires an armed guard at each school campus across the state — and Texas…

Texas Longhorns offensive line strikes NIL deal with nonalcoholic beer company

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It started with The Pancake Factory, and now the Texas Longhorns offensive line…

Texas House committee suggests possible path for school voucher program in new report

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Ahead of an expected special legislative session related to public and private education,…

Texas Longhorns begin season ranked No. 11 in AP Top 25 poll

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns will start the college football season just outside the top…

Gov. Abbott issues wildfire disaster declaration in 191 counties across Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration in 191 counties across Texas…

Biden Administration Urges Justices to Hear Cases on Social Media Laws

The administration argued that the laws, enacted by Florida and Texas to prevent removal of posts…

Texas A&M leaders meet with area superintendents to discuss plans to recruit minority students

Last year, 2,000 African American students who graduated from Texas high schools in the top ten…

Biden administration tells Supreme Court to block Texas social media law

Prelogar’s response clears the way for the Supreme Court to take up the state social media…

Bodycam video shows confrontation between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson and…

The footage shows Jackson being tackled to the ground and placed in handcuffs, with the Amarillo…

Opinion: Texas Uses Bused Migrants as Pawns, But LA’s Mayor Treats Them as People

There is no coordination between a Texas governor who ships people like cattle and local authorities…

City of Pharr Assistant City Managers Appointed

These two individuals have a long history of public service, community relations, and will work closely…

14 Propositions Will Be on the Ballot This November

I believe that each of these amendments has the potential to positively impact our state and…

State Rep. Matt Schaefer will not seek reelection

The deeply conservative leader said he is looking forward to spending time with his family, church…

‘Sound of Freedom’ director: more to movie than appeal to QAnon

Alejandro Gómez Monteverde says his movie is making headlines for political reasons but he wants viewers to rally…

Laredo Border Patrol Stops Human Smuggling Attempt

Record checks revealed that all of the individuals were in the country illegally from Mexico, Honduras,…

Gov. Issues Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Activity in 191 Counties

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, wildfire activity is expected to continue as high temperatures…

Jesus Urbina to Perform in Pharr, August 31st

The show will open with a special guest appearance by Aaron Matthew Barrera, actor, singer, composer…

Committee Is Seeking Silent Auction Items for 2023 Black & White Awards Gala

The deadline for delivering SILENT AUCTION items to the Angels of Love corporate office is Friday…

Rep. Matt Schaefer Announces He Will Not Seek Another Term in Texas House

Schaefer said he would consider running for the Texas Senate if incumbent Sen. Bryan Hughes pursues…

East Texas GOP state representative Matt Schaefer announces he won’t seek reelection in 2024

 

Texas Military Department: KFOR 32 Transfer of Authority in Kosovo

KFOR transferred authority between the outgoing RC-East team, 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Nighthawk…

Barrels of water left out for migrants mysteriously go missing in South Texas

More than half of the water stations in sparsely populated Jim Hogg County have disappeared.  

San Antonio tech bro-turned-Trump insider Brad Parscale has moved back to Texas

The former web designer is reportedly in Midland, running a company that promises to shield conservative…

Back-to-School Student Safety

Drivers should slow down as children head back to school. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate…

Fire in detached garage spreads to home on South Side; no injuries reported, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – An electrical malfunction is likely to blame for a fire at a two-story…

New book-rating law violates First Amendment, Texas bookstores claim in lawsuit

SAN ANTONIO – A new Texas law is causing censorship and financial concerns among bookstores in…

Traffic Alert: US 90 eastbound shut down at Lackland after contractor hits overhead sign

SAN ANTONIO – Road construction combined with a construction accident and a separate car crash made…

Two men accused of robbing 3 people of truck, phones, jewelry at gunpoint in West Side neighborhood

SAN ANTONIO – Police have arrested a man accused of robbing three people at gunpoint in…

Gunfire erupts between 2 groups at NE Side apartment complex; 1 person wounded, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say a 21-year-old man was shot in the leg during…

Sen. Hinojosa Joins Chairman Daniel to Present $4.7M In JET Grants to Hidalgo County Schools

These grants will provide students with the necessary tools and training to succeed in high-demand occupations,…

Historic Groundbreaking in Roma, August 16th

This is a significant milestone Roma, The new Industrial Park and Secondary Examination Station will help…

When It Comes to People Behind Bars, Texas Is Way Ahead

We keep putting convicts away. And lawmakers want those numbers to rise.  

How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect

In polling, fund-raising and conservative media, the former president has turned criminal charges into political assets.…

Ruben Navarrette Jr.: The latest Texas border stunt is cruel

SAN DIEGO — Everything is bigger in Texas. That includes the victim complex.  

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ruined My Family’s Trip With Intrusive Grooming

As a congregational Rabbi, I don’t have the time to do a lot of traveling, but…

Carjackers Tried to Rob an Armed Rideshare Driver – It Was a Bad Idea

Rideshare drivers are among the most vulnerable to violent crime. Drivers and riders are subject to…

More Video from ‘Plane Lady’ Who Warned About ‘Unreal’ Guy – She’s Now Speaking Out

You may recall the viral story of the lady on the plane who warned about the…

Extreme heat leading to surge in water main breaks across North Texas

The breaks are caused by old pipes, dry ground and heavy demand for water. FORT WORTH,…

A prayer finally answered: WWII pilot identified and headed home to Texas — 79 years later

“I just think about God answering my grandma’s prayer. He’s finally home. Because we never expected…

WWII pilot identified and headed home to Texas — 79 years later

Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…

Editorial Roundup: Texas

Austin American-Statesman. August 13, 2023.  

Gen Z influencers, quietly recruited by a company with deep GOP ties,…

After a June gathering in Fort Worth sponsored by a new company, Influenceable, social media leaders…

On the campaign trail with Jeff Landry, Donald Trump’s pick for Louisiana governor

Facing a sea of cowboy hats, fishing shirts and neon signs hawking popular beers, Jeff Landry,…

Woman killed in gas station shooting near downtown identified by medical examiner

SAN ANTONIO – Update (5:30 p.m., Sunday): A woman who died from her injuries after a…

Child in serious condition after crash caused by faulty brakes on North Side, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A child was taken to the hospital in serious condition after a driver’s…

Catholic priest from Converse removed from duties due to sexual abuse allegations

CONVERSE, Texas – A priest has been removed from St. Monica’s Church in Converse following allegations…

Teen missing, 6 others injured after boat incident on Lake Austin, EMS says

AUSTIN, Texas – A search is underway for a missing teen who didn’t resurface after a…

‘It’s a lot of weight to bear’: Nonprofit pushes mental health awareness of first responders

SAN ANTONIO – There’s been no shortage of calls to first responders this summer in San…

Metro Health bringing over 50 organizations together to reduce violence in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is hoping to reduce gun violence, sexual…

Democrats Risk ‘Indictment Fatigue’ in Their Efforts to Weaponize the Government Against Trump

We already knew it was coming, but now, we have an actual timeframe. The latest in…

Sunday Gun Day III – Great Guns for Small Game

Folks who are, like me, of outdoorsy persuasion, like to talk about big game hunting. Why?…

MSNBC Pounces on the Opportunity to Exploit Utah Man Killed By FBI

The case of the Utah man who was killed by FBI agents who arrived at his…

Hunter Biden’s Attorney Says DOJ Promised Broad Immunity in Plea Deal, Then ‘Changed It on the Fly’ in the Courtroom

Hack Democrat attorney Abbe Lowell has been making the rounds on the liberal cable news shows,…

Announcement Concerning ‘Pelosi Federal Building’ in San Francisco Explains Big Problem With Democrats

If there’s anywhere in the country that shows the bad results of years of bad Democratic…

Sunday Funnies: The Five Worst ‘Sports’

The worst sports, ever. 1. Women’s Lacrosse (pre-2023) What do I mean, pre-2023? The governing body…

Angry Conservatives Target Skittles for Boycotts Over Pro-LGBTQ Packaging

It appears some of these corporations haven’t learned their lesson yet. Bud Light experienced considerable losses…

SHOCKING: Police Officers Raid Local Newspaper, Sparking Major First Amendment Concerns

In a bizarre and alarming incident, local law enforcement in a Kansas town raided a newspaper,…

I’m Not Saying It’s Aliens, But in 2027 It Will Be Aliens

Again with the aliens! It would be a slow news day indeed if at least one…

Youngkin Urges Republicans to ‘Beat Democrats at Their Own Game,’ Embrace Early Voting

As Democrats continue to outperform us in key elections (see: 2022 midterms, 2020 presidential election), the…

GOP presidential hopeful says policy of busing migrants outside Texas ‘doesn’t solve the problem’

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez spoke with Inside Texas Politics after visiting the border. He did not…

‘Reject the divisiveness,’ Allred tours Texas in bid to take on Ted Cruz

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Congress is on summer break and that’s giving one Representative an opportunity to…

A Haunted La Quinta in Texas? — Beware of Room 1009

DALLAS (KDAF) — There’s a hotel located in downtown Dallas that has become a surprising place…

Texas woman injured after hawk drops snake on her arm, then attacks them both

SILSBEE, Texas (KETK) — A woman in Silsbee was mowing her lawn when the unthinkable happened;…

Texas Hunting & Fishing Licenses on sale starting Aug. 15th

WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — While Central Texas deals with triple-digit temperatures, there are signs that…

Toddler dies on migrant bus sent from Texas to Chicago

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Border Report) — A 3-year-old child died Friday on a bus full of migrants…

Oklahoma troops join Texas officials at border

 

Harrowing videos, images capture widespread wildfire devastation in Maui

There are no words that can describe the heartbreaking devastation after the deadly wildfires in Maui.…

‘We love him:’ Family, friends release balloons to honor New Braunfels man killed in Wisconsin plane crash

SAN ANTONIO – Debbie Moreno said she’s hoping to send one final message to her grandson,…

Families who lost loved ones to fentanyl overdoses speak up in documentary

There are countless heartbroken families who have lost loved ones due to fentanyl overdoses. Now, some…

Man fatally stabbed in West Side disturbance, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A 28-year-old man has died at an area hospital after he was stabbed…

Police officer held at gunpoint while attempting to break up parking lot fight, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A Crystal City police officer attempting to break up a group argument was…

S.E. Cupp: The GOP ignores voters choosing abortion access

“As Ohio goes, so goes the nation.” That old chestnut has proven true in modern American…

Why are North Texas churches being targeted by violence? Experts weigh in

DALLAS — Nelson Smith cares for his church and its people as much as he cares…

Biden DHS Wants Congress to Allow Change From ‘Detention’ to ‘Temporary Housing’ for Illegal Alien Families

As we reported earlier in the week, the Biden Administration is likely to ask Congress to…

IRS Whistleblower Shapley Explains How Garland’s Latest Move in Biden Probe Contradicts His Prior Testimony

IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley had a lot to say about the decision this week by Attorney…

Trump ‘Back to Back Champ’ Iowa State Fair Hat Gets the Community Notes Treatment

Former President Trump briefly stopped by the Iowa State Fair on Saturday. Before the plane landed…

Matt Gaetz Tells Iowa State Fair Crowd That Washington Can Be Changed ‘Only Through Force’

Florida Republican Matt Gaetz set off a chain reaction of exploding heads on the left (that…

WATCH: Left-Wing Activists Try to Disrupt DeSantis Remarks, It Doesn’t Go Well for Them

Some of the Republican candidates are in for the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, campaigning for…

The Elite Media Deserves Our Contempt

The elite media is the enemy of the people and has been for decades. If I…

Pornhub, coalition of adult websites sue Texas over law requiring them to collect user’s legal ID

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A lawsuit filed Aug. 4 asks a federal court to block Texas Interim…

Texas Revamps Houston Schools, Closing Libraries and Angering Parents

As part of a state takeover plan, libraries in underperforming schools are becoming spaces for disruptive…

Arson investigation underway for fire on grounds of downtown church, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters extinguished a fire overnight on the property of Grace Lutheran…

City of San Antonio extends pool season through most of September

SAN ANTONIO – With the sweltering summer temperatures still in full swing, the City of San…

You’ll soon be able to buy boozy Dunkin’ iced coffees, iced teas in Texas

Dunkin’ is adding a boozy new twist to some of its signature iced tea and iced…

Calling all space enthusiasts! The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend ?

One of the better-known meteor showers in the Northern Hemisphere peaks this weekend: The Perseids! Here’s…

Man arrested after trying to kidnap woman at Target store in East Texas, officials say

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A 22-year-old man is in custody after he tried to kidnap an…

Texas Republicans defend border buoys

 

Vivek Ramaswamy Says He’s Considering Giving a Pardon to Hunter Biden, Other Biden Family Members

Vivek Ramaswamy left Republican voters scratching their heads after he said in an interview that he…

Judge Rules Some California Students Can Sue State Over Learning During School Lockdowns

California routinely breaks the rule that “what government does for anyone, it must do for everyone…

Marine at Camp Pendleton Charged With Sexually Assaulting a 14-Year-Old Girl

In July, news reports detailed a story in which a 14-year-old girl was found at a…

Here’s That Part of Letter Obama Wrote to Girlfriend About Thinking of Having Sex With Men

I wrote previously about the fascinating Tablet article interviewing David Garrow, the biographer of Barack Obama.…

Pence, Other GOP Candidates Split on Abortion Law Over Federal Vs. State

While campaigning at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, GOP presidential hopeful and former Vice President…

BREAKING: Fulton County DA Bringing Case Against Trump to Grand Jury Next Week

Witnesses in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case being contemplated against former President Donald Trump…

Detroit Lions Fans Complaining About a Tornado Warning Are Offsides in Their Complaints

Oh, my Detroit Lions. Now, I can’t really say in all fairness my Detroit Lions because…

San Antonio Food Bank, National Park Service turn to the past to produce fresh produce during ongoing drought

SAN ANTONIO – Mitch Hagney said his hope for a new harvest this summer lies in…

Award-winning South Side park’s 3D model stolen after public event

SAN ANTONIO – Crooks targeted an award-winning South Side park and stole the 3D model of…

Surface water quality levels in some Texas lakes, rivers is poor, officials say

BANDERA, Texas – Signs posted on Bandera Park at the Medina River tell people not to…

Homeowner opens fire on 3 armed burglary suspects, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A homeowner opened fire on three armed suspects that kicked in his front…

North Texas Chinese-American community holds back-to-school supplies drive

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Concerns over paint factory fire cleanup in North Texas

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Texas House committee report outlines possible path forward for school vouchers

A report released Friday shows some members might be willing to approve a scaled-back version of…

3-year-old migrant child dies on Texas’ border bus

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A child died on one of the buses that Operation Lone Star has…

Which school supplies aren’t eligible for Texas’ tax-free weekend?

TEXAS (NEXSTAR) — It’s back to school time once again and that means Texas’ Sales Tax…

Where are the best places to see stars in Texas? Top options in every region

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – “The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart…

Small town Socorro’s big impact on Texas history and the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

SOCORRO, Texas (KTSM) — In the quaint town of Socorro, Texas, a hidden gem of historical…

Records: 20 Texas corrections officers, incarcerated people diagnosed with heat-related illness this summer

AUSTIN (KXAN) — At least 36 people working and living inside Texas prisons were diagnosed with…

IN BRIEF: Texas sales tax holiday this weekend

The state’s sales tax holiday will run through Sunday.  

New inspection system being put in at heavily-used South Texas commercial port

A new vehicle inspection system is being installed at the busiest commercial port on the Southwest…

Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared

As one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern…

U.S. Department of Education reaffirms Baylor’s religious exemption i…

The university had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual-harassment complaints by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that…

Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair

The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State…

Views from the nation’s press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis might not have staged a coup or arrested opponents, but modern authoritarians…

Toddler dies in US on a Texas migrant bus going to Chicago