Sheriff Greg Capers was the picture of a Texas lawman as he announced the capture of…
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Travis County Judge gives Texas lawmakers a failing grade
Andy Brown says lawmakers failed to address two critical issues facing Travis County – and it’s…
North Texas Congressman says U.S. could do more to stop migrant crossing in Central, South America
Congressman Keith Self says sending American troops should at least be discussed. DALLAS — It is…
Virginia National Guard deploys 100 to Texas border on Youngkin orders
Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott and other Republicans have attacked President Biden for what they call lax…
Texas Gov. moves forward with floating border barriers on Rio Grande
Texas DPS spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez discusses Gov. Greg Abbott’s buoy system to prevent people from…
Sen. Kennedy Sums up the WH Cocaine Mess and Bidenomics Perfectly
The White House has not been doing a very good job of dealing with the discovery…
Foreign Policy Genius Joe Biden Openly Proclaims ‘We’ve Run Out of Ammunition,’ and That Seems Like a Problem
Remember during the 2020 election when one of the primary talking points in support of Joe…
Trump Enters to Cheers at UFC vs. While Biden Shuffles Along at Beach
Former President Donald Trump made a big appearance on Saturday night, not at a campaign event,…
David Hogg’s Ignorance in Debate on Gun Ownership Provides an Opportunity for Second Amendment Supporters to Turn the Tide
A recent Twitter thread posted by anti-gunner activist David Hogg has me asking a question I…
‘Mysterious’ Investors Buy $1 Billion in Land Near Key US Air Base, Officials Can’t Figure out Who They Are
Government officials are investigating nearly $1 billion in land purchases near Travis Air Force Base in…
A Biological Man Just Won Miss Netherlands 2023, and I’ve Got a Controversial Response
History was made on Saturday evening. A biological man named Rikkie Valerie Kolle stood in front…
I’d Be Too Chicken to Try It–USDA Approves Lab-Grown Meat
The past few years heralded the advent of faux meat, with the media and environmentalists gushing…
Biden the Angry: NY Mag Puff Piece Inadvertently Reveals He’s Actually Pretty Nasty
New York Magazine’s “Intelligencer” feature ran a fawning portrayal of President Joe Biden Friday, which mostly…
Teen injured in shooting alongside River Walk, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A teen walking along the riverwalk was shot after refusing to give his…
17 people arrested in Texas in human trafficking operation
WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara called a press conference Friday morning…
State of Texas: New property tax relief plan aims to help renters
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As top Texas Republicans show scant signs of progress towards a deal to…
UT students protest end of affirmative action at Texas Capitol over weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) — All college campuses are going to be affected by the recent U.S. Supreme…
Texas National Guard soldier won’t face civilian charges in border shooting of migrant
The soldier, serving as part of Operation Lone Star, said he accidentally fired his…
Va. National Guard deploys 100 to Texas border on Youngkin orders
Youngkin (R) ordered 100 National Guard troops to the Mexican border at the request of Texas…
Texas sued over plan to deploy buoys along Rio Grande to secure border
The law accuses Gov. Greg Abbott of misapplying the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 to justify…
Local physician, East Texas woman discuss living with chronic disease as National Chronic Disease Day approaches
“Each day is literally like waking up in a new body; it is very tiring every…
Virginia National Guard troops head to Texas for ‘border support mission’
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited troops participating in the Texas border security operation on July 6.…
‘Finding your tribe’: East Texas Psychic Fair is a gathering place for the metaphysical
A substantial metaphysical community in Tyler is waiting to be explored, said Gayle Tracey Mull, East…
Local physician, East Texas woman discuss living with chronic disease as National Chronic Disease Day approaches
“Each day is literally like waking up in a new body; it is very tiring every…
WATCH: Humiliated Would-Be Robber Walks out of Atlanta Nail Salon After Customers Ignore His Demands
Has it really come to this? Have citizens of America’s larger Democrat-run cities become jaded by…
Press Find the Real Problem With Karine Jean-Pierre’s Briefings: The Black Guy
From the moment Karine Jean-Pierre entered her position as White House press secretary, it was clear…
Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement–Good, and Good Riddance
No loves Megan Rapinoe like Megan Rapinoe loves Megan Rapinoe. She’s been in the spotlight for…
Salon Writer: We Should Amend the Constitution, Raise the Age Limit Because Biden Is Doing Great at 80
Biden is a great president because he’s an old man. You might be surprised to learn…
The Sweet Taste of Hypocrisy: Ben & Jerry Reveal the Absurdity of Performative Progressivism
Ah, the wondrous world of white progressives, where virtue signaling reigns supreme and genuine action remains…
Yellen Commits Grave Error in Show of American Weakness in China
Joe Biden and his team have been a mess when it comes to dealing with the…
Texas couple arrested after child makes outcry
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — A Texas couple was arrested earlier this week after investigators said…
Texas considered a bill that would severely limit residents’ use of solar power: ‘[It] would turn all of Texas into an HOA’
“Those Texans might get less if their neighbors protest." Texas considered a bill that would severely…
Takeaways from AP’s investigation of a Texas sheriff’s history of alleged corruption and dysfunction
Sheriff Greg Capers was the picture of a Texas lawman as he announced the capture of…
Texas begins installation of floating barriers in Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings
Trucks full of buoys arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Friday, marking the beginning of the…
Patrol officer cut out of vehicle, hospitalized after rollover crash, BCSO says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A Von Ormy patrol officer is hospitalized after she was cut out…
Ice cream startup wins $25k prize at Geekdom pitch competition
SAN ANTONIO – The latest competition at Geekdom, a collaborative working space downtown, is opening the…
Spurs quietly ink Julian Champagnie to a new deal
LAS VEGAS – The San Antonio Spurs recently announced they have re-signed forward Julian Champagnie. The…
Man arrested after fight leads to fatal shooting on Southwest Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: SAPD initially said Fernandez’s age is 26. However, an arrest affidavit…
New craft beer in San Antonio raises awareness, money for ALS research
SAN ANTONIO – A new beer is raising more than just spirits at Alamo Beer Company.…
Hispanic Texans hold largest share of the population but earn lower wages, Census data shows
Latinos in Texas now make up the largest share of the state’s population — that’s new…
Texas begins installation of floating barriers in Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings
Trucks full of buoys arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Friday, marking the beginning of the…
Texas border agents recover 13 migrant bodies in a week
Border Patrol agents have seen an uptick in daily apprehensions across the southern border as migrants…
Abbott moves ahead with floating border barriers on Rio Grande despite liberal outrage
Texas is installing a marine barrier border in the Rio Grande as part of its efforts…
Texas begins installation of floating barriers in Rio Grande to deter illegal border crossings
Trucks full of buoys arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Friday, marking the beginning of the…
Heat wave in US turns Texas prisons into ‘ovens’
On the afternoon of July 4, as Americans were celebrating the country's independence with elaborate fireworks…
Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor’s latest effort to curb border crossings
Texas has started rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the…
Texas sued over plan to deploy floating barrier on Rio Grande to curb border crossings
The owner of a Texas canoe and kayaking company filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to…
‘Threads’ Is Already Turning Into a Flaming Dumpster Fire You Should Avoid
If you haven’t heard, Facebook has released a new competitor to Twitter. Mark Zuckerberg and his…
DC Council Chair Blurts out an Inconvenient Truth About the Homicide Rate in Comments on City’s Crime Woes
As RedState reported back in March, DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson (D) spoke before the House…
RedState Weekly Briefing: The ‘Not Mine’ Edition
Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…
‘Sound of Freedom’ Sends a Rolling Stone Writer Into Fits of Rage
I haven’t even seen Sound of Freedom yet, but I’m already convinced I need to based…
Ben and Jerry’s ‘July 4th Stolen Land’ Virtue Signaling Is Coming Back to Haunt Them
I reported on the bad move that Ben & Jerry’s made on the Fourth of July.…
Harvard Professor Swears He Just Found ‘Alien Fragments’ in the Ocean, So We’ve Got That Going for Us
Because we here at RedState are the most responsible of journalists, we (like NORAD commanders) don’t…
Threads Already Finds Itself Desperately Backpedaling After Censoring Donald Trump Jr.
As I reported the other day, Mark Zuckerberg is doing what he can to try to…
Driver killed after losing control, falling off highway, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after he lost control and rolled over in an…
New findings reveal San Antonio’s role in slave trade, historians say
SAN ANTONIO – Little do many know that behind what’s considered San Antonio’s old city hall…
Armed man barricades himself in guard shack at Toyota Plant, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man is in custody and facing charges after he threatened a guard…
Texas considers new bill that would severely limit residents’ use of solar power: ‘[It] would turn all of Texas into an HOA’
“Those Texans might get less if their neighbors protest." Texas considers new bill that would severely…
Houston Takes the Barbecue Crown: Leading The Pack In The New York Times’ Best Texas BBQ List
Houston is the city with the most spots on the 20 best Texas barbecue restaurants from…
Counties with the highest heart disease rates in Texas
Stacker investigated the counties with the highest heart disease rates in Texas using data from the…
Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor’s latest effort to curb border crossings
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Texas began rolling out what is set to become a new…
A year after declaring invasion, Texas border judge issues warning to Americans – Santa Barbara News-Press
By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR (The Center Square) – Terrell County Judge Dale Carruthers……
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‘Every veteran needs a healing environment of care’ New VA North Texas director focused on customer service
Jason Cave is now overseeing a healthcare system that serves more than 200,000 veterans and employs…
Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor’s latest effort to curb border crossings
Texas has started rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the…
Texas deploys floating barrier in Rio Grande River to deter migrant crossings at US-Mexico border
The state of Texas on Friday began deploying a marine floating barrier on the Rio Grande…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.5 Million In Career Training Grants To North Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced eight Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to support career…
Operation Lone Star Holds The Line Over Fourth Of July Weekend
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson To Lead European Economic Development Mission
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that they will lead…
Karma Comes for Militant Transgender Activist/’Cyberlaw Expert’ on New Threads Platform
It’s been a wild opening week for the new “Threads” social media platform, with much of…
Biden Makes Eyebrow Raising Comment About Sounds He Heard Coming From His Parents’ Bedroom
My colleague Bonchie wrote earlier about Joe Biden’s battle with the teleprompter, the podium, and the…
Big Tech’s Big Sink Into Asininity Has Reached New Levels of Darkness
If you’re a regular content creator on YouTube, you’ve likely come across the yellow dollar sign…
AOC Calls Out a Lonely Man for Being Nice to Her, Exposes Her Own Pathology
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is already building her following on Threads, Facebook’s new censorship-filled competitor to Twitter, and…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Finally Responds to Getting Ousted From Freedom Caucus
As we wrote on Thursday, the members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) voted to remove…
New Albums by Fish and Rory Gallagher Satisfy Those Hearts Craving Man Music
Oftentimes, the best new music isn’t new, in and of itself but new to our ears.…
Donald Trump – Our Horatius at the Bridge?
Horatius Cocles was a great hero of the early Roman Republic, known for his stand against…
Feel-Good Friday: Pryce Holcombe Is Honored in Florence, AL for His Special Olympics World Games Win
One of the benefits of choosing to live around small town environs is the availability of…
Watchdog Group Gets It Right, Compares Opposition to School Choice to Segregation
Sometimes, it’s best for those who value liberty to go on the offense against those who…
Parts of FM 1103 will be smoothed over after commuters’ cars damaged on rough roads, TXDOT says
People living in Cibolo and Schertz said their cars are taking a blow from rough roads.…
Christmas in July festival to return to the Uvalde community
UVALDE – The 2nd annual health festival hosted by Community Health Development will happen this weekend.…
Colorado State University updates 2023 hurricane season forecast
Over a month into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, one of the two sources for seasonal…
DWI cases in San Antonio on the rise with nearly 2,400 arrests to date in 2023
SAN ANTONIO – People driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs continue to be a…
Intense heat taking a toll on Texas cotton crops
AUSTIN (KXAN) — State agriculture leaders said weeks of extreme heat on top of already tough…
Longhorns earned $15.5M in NIL deals so far; new information now limited by Texas law
AUSTIN (KXAN/Austin Business Journal) — In the two years since University of Texas student athletes were…
Texas begins installing buoy barrier to deter migrants on Rio Grande
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Trucks hauling rows of large, orange-colored buoys arrived Friday at the U.S.-Mexico border,…
Texas gunman in Walmart shooting gets 90 consecutive life sentences and may still face death penalty
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack…
Commission vote on DPS in Austin won’t stand after violation of Texas Open Meetings Act
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An item voted on during last month’s Austin Human Rights Commission meeting won’t…
Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor’s latest effort to curb border crossings
Texas has started rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the…
Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor’s latest effort to curb border crossings
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Texas began rolling out what is set to become a new…
Floating border wall arrives at Texas-Mexico border
1,000 feet of the floating barriers arrived at the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass.
Texas begins installing buoy barrier along Rio Grande to deter…
Workers in Texas have begun installing a floating barrier along the Rio Grande in an effort…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s floating wall has arrived at the border
Five tractor trailers loaded with the four-foot diameter buoy balls arrived Friday in Eagle Pass. When…
Texas DPS releases numbers on Operation Lone Star’s impact at the border
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl…
Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart sentenced to 90 life sentences, may still face death penalty
Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart sentenced to 90 life sentences, may…