UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers

    The current threshold is 6%. The change comes after the university received a record-breaking 73,000…

Texas officials declare Venezuelan gang a terrorist group, back Trump claims about migrants

    Politics Updated on: September 17, 2024 / 7:40 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Lies amplified by…

Major crash blocking portion of Eastman Rd. in Longview

    Drivers are asked to avoid the area LONGVIEW, Texas — A major crash is blocking…

OFFICIALS: East Texas teen arrested for making threat against school

    Adriana Orona, 19, was arrested for terroristic threat. TITUS COUNTY, Texas — An East Texas…

East Texas man seeks clemency as execution date in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case approaches

    Exactly one month before the impending execution of a Texas man at the center of…

East Texas man set to be executed in October asks governor to overturn death sentence

    Robert Roberson III, 57, has been on death row since February 2003 after he was…

Bipartisan Legislators Join Calls for Clemency for Robert Roberson

A bipartisan majority of the Texas House of Representatives is calling for clemency for Robert Roberson…

Pipeline Explosion in Deer Park Reveals Hidden Hazards Texans Face

One of the biggest explosions and fires in recent Texas pipeline history was apparently sparked by…

Long-Lost Diana of Versailles Statue Sank with the Titanic–it Was Just Found on the Ocean Floor

A two-foot-tall bronze statue of the Greek goddess Diana that once adorned the fireplace mantle onboard…

LGBTQ ally Democrat announces run for Texas House Speaker

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In her first interview since endorsing in the Texas Senate race, Liz Cheney tells WFAA, “You can’t trust Ted Cruz.”

   The U.S. Senate race in Texas is the first senate race in the country for…

Voter fraud data from group behind Project 2025 shows few instances of noncitizen voting in Texas

   Data compiled by the conservative Heritage Foundation shows that noncitizen voting in Texas isn’t a…

Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas H…

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Birds Sing Anew from Within 40-Acre Wetland Restored by Residents of N. Orleans’ Historic Lower Ninth

The Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans has recently witnessed an incredible eco-renaissance following decades of…

Texas leaders develop new database to stop ‘threats’ from Venezuelan gang members

   HOUSTON (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discussed Texas’ new database aimed to help identify…

Concordia University Texas names 1st female president

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Concordia University Texas named a new president and CEO this week, who…

UT Austin to drop automatic admissions for top Texas students to 5% in 2026

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin will soon cut down on the…

High Schoolers Surprise Ghanaian Janitor with Dream Car: a Cherry Red Jeep in Time for His Birthday

These high school sophomores recently raised over $20,000 to surprise their favorite school janitor with a…

55 Years Ago: Space Task Group Proposes Post-Apollo Plan to President Nixon

     The Apollo 11 mission in July 1969 completed the goal set by President John F.…

Station Science Top News: September 13, 2024

     JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) researchers examined the structures of four titanium-based compounds solidified in levitators…

NASA, GE Aerospace Advancing Hybrid-Electric Airliners with HyTEC

     This artist concept shows a NASA-developed small-core jet engine installed in General Electric Aerospace’s CFM…

Landmark Genetics Study Shows Easter Island Population Collapse Never Happened

Our history books are littered with stories that present as lessons and warnings to future generations,…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indicted on federal charges

  The federal investigation was revealed in March when Homeland Security Investigations agents raided Combs’ mansions…

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Trailer carrying cattle overturns in Arlington, police say

  Inside that overturned trailer are 83 head of cattle, WFAA has learned. ARLINGTON, Texas —…

Houston gas pipeline still burning hours later

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indicted on federal charges

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83 head of cattle trapped in overturned trailer in North Texas

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Looking back at the Delta Flight 191 tragedy over DFW Airport

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Full interview | Liz Cheney, Colin Allred sit down after Cheney endorsed the Democrat for Senate

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Lawmen Above the Law

Mark Lamb decided to run for sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, after his pest control business…

Trump’s Two Would-Be Assassins Have One Weird Thing in Common

   Things are getting curiouser and curiouser as more information comes out about Ryan Wesley Routh,…

Sunny Hostin Has Brief Moment of Clarity, Condemns Number of People Who Back Violence Against Trump

   Following the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in 64 days, even ABC’s…

Donald Trump Jr. Levels USA Today for What Front Page Looked Like After Trump Assassination Attempt

   As RedState reported earlier, though it didn’t seem humanly possible the mainstream media has been…

WATCH: Scott Jennings Shuts Down CNN Host’s Attempt to ‘Both Sides’ Trump Assassination Attempt

   The second assassination attempt on Donald Trump has produced a variety of ridiculous hot takes…

EPIC: Entrepreneur Humiliates FBI When They Come to Intimidate Him—’Can See the Shame on Their Faces’

   To tell the truth, I don’t know a whole lot about Jeremey Kauffman, who is…

Liberal Journalist Clowns Himself as He Doubles Down on ‘Threat to Democracy’ Language

   In the wake of the second attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump, you would…

‘Danger Zone’: CNN Number Cruncher Harry Enten Throws Cold Water on Kamala HQ in Latest Polling Analysis

   Watching the media/left-wing euphoria on national and state-level polling numbers since Democrat elites forced Joe…

Press Narrative Melts After Truth About ‘Bomb Threats’ in Springfield Comes Out

   Following the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, a common refrain from the left was…

‘We Heard Shots’: Trump Describes What Really Happened During Second Assassination Attempt

   Donald Trump really wanted to make that last putt, but a sniper’s rifle put an…

Record challenging warmth tomorrow

   FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS Record-challenging heat expected this afternoon A heat high will keep us hot through…

Wonder Theatre announces 2025 season

   SAN ANTONIO – The Wonder Theatre has announced the five main stage shows for its…

Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen opens new location 🍽️

   SAN ANTONIO – Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen is serving up its popular comfort food classics from…

Woman killed in apparent murder-suicide at North Side apartment complex identified by ME’s office

   SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a woman killed…

$58M downtown Residence Inn hotel to break ground soon

   SAN ANTONIO – With construction financing in hand, a downtown hotel project’s groundbreaking is coming…

Liz Cheney endorses Texas Rep. Colin Allred for U.S. Senate

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Federal class action lawsuit filed against AT&T in North Texas

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North Texas high school put on lockdown after shooting involving minors, police say

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A pipeline has exploded and is on fire in a Houston suburb, forcing evacuations

    LA PORTE, Texas — A massive pipeline fire sent a pillar of flame towering over…

BREAKING NEWS MiniPod: La Porte Texas Pipeline Explosion

    Harris County residents are coping with evacuations, road closures, and shelter in place orders today…

UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top …

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Texas hospitals, following Florida, will ask immigrants about their legal status

    McALLEN, Texas (AP) — For three days, the staff of an Orlando medical clinic encouraged…

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes near Midland, Texas

    A rare strong earthquake struck near Midland, Texas, on Monday evening, triggering more than 1,000…

Women’s Issue No More: Men’s Voices Grow Louder in Texas Abortion Access Advocacy

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North Texas Democrat joins race for powerful Texas House speaker post

  Efforts to unseat embattled Speaker Dade Phelan picked up steam Monday when the first Democrat entered…

North Texas Democrat joins race for powerful Texas House speaker post

   Efforts to unseat embattled Speaker Dade Phelan picked up steam Monday when the first Democrat…

Greg Abbott designates Venezuelan gang as a top threat to Texas

   Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state police to focus on a violent Venezuelan crime…

Liz Cheney is not a fan of Ted Cruz, the junior senator from Texas

   Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, a conservative Republican, said Monday she’s backing Democrat Colin Allred…

Texas QB Quinn Ewers ‘questionable’ for Saturday’s game against Louisiana-Monroe

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that quarterback Quinn Ewers is…

Texas has some of highest home insurance costs nationally, study finds

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas has some of the highest home insurance prices in the country,…

Texas Medical Board: Doctor oversight, transparency law half implemented a year later

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Medical Board said it’s now halfway to fully implementing a…

She’s the first Mexican-born WNBA player. How Dallas Wings’ guard Lou Lopez Senechal stays connected to her roots

  “I hope not to be the only one,” Lopez Senechal said in a sit-down interview…

FC Dallas upgrades planned at Toyota Stadium is the start of ambitious mixed-use vision for Frisco site

  Hunts’ grand plans unveiled in public documents; City Council to vote on incentives for plan…

VIDEO: Oil pipeline explosion in Houston, Texas, forces evacuations

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Full press conference: Authorities give updates on Trump Florida assassination attempt

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Update: Local authorities give update on Houston pipeline explosion, fire

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Century-old home turned into bar that channels Texas ice houses

  Several other bars exist along the street, including Skellig and Mayer’s Garden, but there are…

Richardson officers get into car chase with murder suspect, police sources say

  Sources say the suspect fired shots at police. Dallas police have confirmed the suspect is…

Biden administration brings HBCU investment to $17B

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Governor Abbott Designates Tren de Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Governor Abbott Designates Tren de Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization TO ALL TO WHOM THESE…

Governor Abbott Appoints Eck To Firefighters’ Star Of Texas Award Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stephen “Steve” Eck to the Firefighters’ Star of Texas Award Advisory…

Governor Abbott Designates Tren De Aragua As Terrorist Organization

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas is launching a comprehensive, statewide operation that will aggressively…

Governor Abbott Appoints Miller To Texas Water Development Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Miller to the Texas Water Development Board for a term…

Trump Assassin Was Hidden at Trump’s Golf Club for 12 Hours Before He Was Discovered

   Would-be Donald Trump assassin and leftist tool Ryan Routh apparently arrived at his firing position…

Liberal Senators Confident Flip-Flopping Kamala Harris Would Quickly Veer Left If Elected

   Since becoming the Democrat presidential nominee, Kamala Harris has been flip-flopping like a caught bass…

Bonus Cartoon: Forget the Leftist ‘Death to Dictators’ Rhetoric, It’s Gotta Be Trump’s Fault

   Do you remember when political discourse was pointed but generally made some sense? Yeah, neither…

Trump Attempted Assassination Suspect Smiles, Laughs During First Court Appearance

   Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, appeared in federal court on Monday after being charged in connection…

Could Kamala Harris Have an ‘Uncommitted’ Problem in Michigan?

   A quick look at battleground state polling for the November presidential election will tell you…

Six Times Kamala May Have Incited Violence by Calling Trump a ‘Threat to Democracy’

   Donald Trump called her “the enemy from within,” and he’s not wrong.  Kamala Harris has…

Ohio Newspaper Ripped to Shreds After Dramatic Escalation of Twisted ‘Trump Asked for It’ Blame Game

   Though pretty much nothing the mainstream media does shocks me anymore, I still can’t help…

Trump Campaign Drops a Bomb After Assassination Attempt, Releases Mountain of Receipts

   The Trump campaign is not sitting idly by after a second attempt was made on…

‘Beware of American Ryan Routh’: Former CIA Analyst Raised Alarm About Would-Be Assassin in 2023

   Although they happened just two months apart, there are some stark differences between the July…

NEW: Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe Claims Trump’s ‘Security Plan Worked’ on Sunday

   In the roughly day and a half since a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump…

San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raises

   SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio firefighters and paramedics have approved a new contract for the…

How to register to vote for the Nov. 5 election

   National Voter Registration day is Tuesday, which is a good time to find out if…

Former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo appears in court for first time since child endangerment charges

   UVALDE, Texas – Two former Uvalde CISD officers who pleaded not guilty to charges of…

Months before defending his own car allowance, DA Gonzales suspended investigator over use of take-home vehicle

   SAN ANTONIO – An investigator with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office was handed a…

2 cats test positive for rabies in Comal County

   COMAL COUNTY, Texas – Comal County Animal Control officials urge the public to avoid contact…

Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.

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Pumpkin patches in DFW | Where you can pick the best gourd in North Texas

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Texas Rangers helping host a bronze baseball scavenger hunt across DFW

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Ottawa’s Fall Rhapsody

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station shot this photo of peak fall colors around Ottawa,…

Longview Small Business Development Center offers government contracting workshop

    LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Day Shelmire, the director of the Small Business Development Center in…

LIVE COVERAGE: Large pipeline fire near Spencer Highway in La Porte area

    Natural gas liquid is burning from a pipeline owned by Energy Transfer and is impacting…

Heavy flames coming from La Porte pipeline, road closures and major evacuations underway

    DEER PARK, Texas – Firefighters in Deer Park are working a frightening situation as heavy…

PHOTOS: Sky 2 aerials show large pipeline fire in La Porte

    DEER PARK, Texas – Sky 2 visuals show an up-close look at how large this…

La Porte pipeline fire jumps Spencer Highway, sets off smaller grass fires, officials say

    LA PORTE, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities have been responding since 10 a.m. Monday to a…

Evacuations ordered after Texas chemical plant pipeline breach

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Texas chemical plant explosion: Evacuations ordered in La Porte amid roaring pipeline fire

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Shelter-in-place, evacuations issued for THESE areas due to pipeline fire in Deer Park

    DEER PARK, Texas – A large pipeline fire has impacted surrounding areas in Deer Park,…

Criminal Justice – 10/10/2024

     The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice will meet to discuss the following charges:  …

He Raced Against Great-Grandson During his 85th Birthday Event for Viral Community Running Club

A pioneering Welsh running athlete has helped organize hundreds of community running events around the country,…

Opinion: Trump would doom the U.S. Department of Education and harm Texas teachers

   click to enlarge Shutterstock / Bob Korn Teachers attend a protest march against the expansion…

Democrats build momentum in Texas Senate race

  Democrats are seeing new signs they could make inroads in the traditionally deep-red state of Texas…

First Spacewalk Performed by Private Citizen Proves Smaller Flexible Spacesuit Is Winning Design for Polaris Dawn

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Democrats build momentum in Texas Senate race

   Democrats are seeing new signs they could make inroads in the traditionally deep-red state of…

State of Texas: ‘I’ve seen this movie before,’ Government shutdown threat concerns Texans in Congress

   AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The House of Representatives is facing an Oct. 1 deadline to pass…

‘Take Care of Texas’ video contest encourages students to protect the planet

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — The annual Take Care of Texas video contest is underway. Texas students…

6 Saplings of Dinosaur-Era Tree Species Being Auctioned to Spread the Pines Around Australia

30 years ago this month, botanists in Australia made the “find of the century” when they…

The Company You Keep

Listen to an audio version of this article. For the past decade, James Frinzi was a…

Patagonia Helping to Revolutionize California’s Farms with $1 Million Grant

Organic and regenerative farming practices are taking root in the polluted yet beautiful Ventura County in…

SHOTS FIRED: Second Assassination Attempt of Trump at Palm Beach Golf Course; Campaign Reports He Is Safe

   The Secret Service states that former President Donald Trump is safe, after being evacuated from…

The Importance of Being Patient

   One of the most valuable lessons I ever learned from my father was patience. Fishing…

UPDATED: Press Conference Reveals Key Details in Second Trump Assassination Attempt

   The FBI is now investigating a second, attempted assassination of former President Trump at one…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Thinks Haitian Migrants Are a Good Deal for Springfield

   Few American small towns have leapt into a presidential campaign in the way that Springfield,…

NEW: Fox Has Identified Suspect in New Assassination Attempt on Trump, Per Law Enforcement Sources

   Fox’s Eric Shawn identified the suspect in the new alleged assassination attempt on former President…

Harris Surrogate Can’t Answer Question When ABC News Presses on Kamala Debate Claim on US Military

   Five days on from the presidential debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democrat nominee…

HOT TAKES: Left and Liberal Media Shame Themselves Over Second Trump Assassination Attempt

   We have now had a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.  We reported…

‘Doom Pixie’ Greta Thunberg Wins Antisemite of the Week Award

   There is a great irony in a certain autistic Swedish teenager who wants to save…