100+ people evacuated after ammonia leak at food production facility in New Braunfels

NEW BRAUNFELS – Employees and people in nearby homes and businesses were evacuated after an ammonia…

BCSO searching for drive-by shooting suspects that hit multiple homes, vehicle on the far West Side

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Two homes and one car were pierced by bullets just before 4…

SAPD: Driver loses control, crashes into Northwest Side home

SAN ANTONIO – A woman in her 30s lost control while driving and crashed into a…

Man injured in shooting at Harlandale Park

SAN ANTONIO – An altercation at a park on the city’s South Side ended in shots…

Family in financial, emotional turmoil weeks after suspected drunk driving crash injures mother of 8

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio mother of eight is expected to be out of work…

North Texas first responders demonstrate hot car dangers: ‘It is a repeat every single year’

Even in 70-degree weather, it just takes a matter of minutes for a car to reach…

Tips to keeping your AC unit running well in the Texas summer heat

Without proper maintenance, your AC unit could experience premature failure, leading to repairs – or worse,…

Discussing — and cussing — the legislation’s latest attempts to fix the Texas power grid

Experts agree that the recently passed “fixes” by our elected officials haven’t really made the grid…

New numbers coming: Will Texas lead the country (again) in homebuyers needing help to get loans?

Down payments are way up if you are trying to hit that 20% down goal. DALLAS…

Goats take over North Texas neighborhood while grazing at nearby development

Naturally, a few front yards were picked clean. “It actually did us a favor because we…

Texas named one of the ‘most fun’ states to visit in rankings by WalletHub

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is one of the most fun states to visit, according to a…

Texas library commission awarded $8M for expanded broadband access

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded a nearly $8 million grant to…

Texas boy, father killed following lightning strike

TEXAS (KXAN) — A six-year-old Texas boy died last week after he and his father were…

How to cool your Texas home without an A/C

Editor’s Note: The above video is KXAN’s story with tips to protect your plants during summer.…

U.S. Senate Republican leadership to raise money for Justice

CHARLESTON — Top Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate are placing their support behind Gov. Jim…

Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will ‘carry out my duties’ in husband’s impeachment trial

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton has broken her silence following her husband's impeachment but did not…

Cornyn call to dump Trump risks alienating Republican base voters

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn says it’s time for the Republican party to dump former…

State Sen. Angela Paxton will “carry out my duty” and attend her husb…

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton faces charges of bribery and obstruction of justice in his upcoming…

‘I Nearly Died’: Texas Abortion Case Reveals New US Reality

Amanda Zurawski, a resident of Texas, almost died waiting for an abortion she desperately didn’t want.…

What is Juneteenth? Embracing America’s progress towards equality

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – On Saturday, June 17, the Sylacauga community celebrated the country’s newest federal holiday…

USC Juneteenth celebration: Trojans reflect on what holiday means

Some pay tribute to enslaved ancestors during USC Juneteenth celebration; others see holiday as a modern-day…

Texas Regional Bank, A Milestone Groundbreaking Celebration for the Rio Grande City Branch

This endeavor represents an investment of roughly 4 million dollars.  

Rules of Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial to be announced Tuesday

Paxton took to social media Monday and called the trial a “kangaroo court,” before asking the…

Texas installing buoys in Rio Grande to deter border crossings

Texas installing buoys to deter border crossings  

2023 Regional Superintendent of the Year

The Superintendent of the Year Program honors administrators for achievement and excellence in public school administration.…

U.S., Mexico ready to give border’s ‘Most Wanted’ program another shot

U.S. and Mexican officials are in talks to rekindle a binational most wanted criminals’ program with…

Texas African American Museum hosts Juneteenth community celebration

Laughter and music spilled out the front door of the Texas African American Museum as children…

DeSantis Raises Cash in California and Pokes at Governor

The Florida governor made a fund-raising stop in Sacramento not far from the home of Gov.…

Analysis of Texas’ Economy Finds Reasons for Optimism

Texas’ economy led the nation’s growth for the two most recent quarters, growing at an average…

SkillsUSA Gold Medalists Ready for National Competition, June 19-23

Jessica Alaniz, Julia Farris, Melanie Limon, Alfredo Molina, Christopher Paul, Reymundo Salinas and Edna Vargas will…

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing at show in Texas

HOUSTON (AP) — Milton Powell, a Houston rapper who performed under the name Big Pokey and…

Opinion: choosing the best state to raise a family: California vs. Texas Mr Billy

When it comes to determining the better state for raising a family, the answer is subjective…

Kern Living: G’s Texas Smoked BBQ

Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he has a chat with Junior and David from…

GOP leaders face factional threats to paralyze House again

House GOP leaders return to Washington this week struggling to quell the conservative angst that’s threatening…

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 76 bills this session, nearing the state record

The governor appears to be using vetoed bills as leverage to pass his priorities.  

Donald Trump thrives amid legal woes, but the stakes couldn’t be higher

With two criminal indictments and several more possible, Donald Trump carries more legal baggage than any…

Tainted drugs on Mexico border could pose threat to travelers

Recent investigations showed an increase in counterfeit drugs being sold in Mexican pharmacies.  

OPINION – Head to deepest Texas to see the cult of Trump in all its sheer weirdness

Head to deepest Texas to see the cult of Trump in all its sheer weirdness -…

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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing at show in Texas

HOUSTON (AP) — Milton Powell, a Houston rapper who performed under the name Big Pokey and…

Governor Abbott Signs Six Bills to Address Biden’s Border Crisis Federation for American Immigration Reform

On June 8, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed six bills passed by the state legislature during…

Southern storms: Hundreds of thousands without power in Texas, Oklahoma, surrounding area

Hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the South are without power Monday after deadly storms ripped…

Editorial Roundup: Texas

Austin American-Statesman. June 11, 2023. Editorial: State has failed disabled Texans for far too long Even…

Power outages continue across southern US; triple-digit heat wave grips Texas

More than 100,000 customers in the southern U.S. are still without power following damaging storms that…

L.A. welcomes migrants bused from Texas

A month and a half ago, Miguel Ángel got off a bus in Los Angeles. He…

Spider Monkey Intercepted by BP at Gateway International Bridge

HSI initiated a criminal investigation and arrested the driver. The spider monkey was returned to Mexico.…

Unexpected Luxury: Waco Makes Its Mark As Top Texas Getaway Destination

Luxury travelers are spreading their wings, ready to spend over $1.2 trillion on the world's hottest…

Go inside Port Arthur history and culture to become the Cajun Capital of Texas

It became state official this month, Port Arthur is the Cajun Capital of Texas. The Texas…

GOP leaders face down conservative threats to paralyze House again

House GOP leaders return to Washington this week struggling to quell the conservative angst that’s threatening…

3 deaths a day in Texas due to drunk driving

AUSTIN – Drunk driving deaths increased again last year in Texas, and TxDOT is urging all…

Drag has always been about resistance, and performing in Idaho is no exception

Idaho drag performers say they feel the political, verbal and even physical threats against them, their…

Fentanyl is dominating headlines, but there’s a more comprehensive dr…

Lawmakers are passing laws in an attempt to slow the rise in fentanyl overdoses, but drug…

GOP leaders face down conservative threats to paralyze House again

House GOP leaders return to Washington this week struggling to quell the conservative angst that’s threatening…

Texas DACA recipients grab a selfie with the president

Texans Jesus Contreras and Diego Corzo, two recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program,…

Fentanyl is dominating headlines, but there’s a more comprehensive drug problem happening in Texas

Lawmakers are passing laws in an attempt to slow the rise in fentanyl overdoses, but drug…

Cornyn call to dump Trump risks alienating Republican base voters

Cornyn’s approach reflects the tricky path leading Senate Republicans must navigate as they try to push…

GOP leaders face down conservative threats to paralyze House again

House GOP leaders return to Washington this week struggling to quell the conservative angst that’s threatening…

Donald Trump thrives amid legal woes, but the stakes couldn’t be higher

With two criminal indictments and several more possible, Donald Trump carries more legal baggage than any…

Girl who died in Border Patrol custody mourned at New York funeral

“We are laying our baby to rest and may she rest in peace,” the Alvarez family…

CNN Clownishly Concludes GOP Loves Fossil Fuels, Hates Kids and ‘Clean and Healthful Environment’

In this episode of “THIS… Is CNN… The Most Trusted Name in News”… When we last…

Grand Slam: LA Dodgers Honor Drag Nuns, Get Handed Worst Shutout Loss in 125 Years

Following the Los Angeles Dodgers honoring a group of anti-Catholic “drag nuns” known as the Sisters…

Trump and Biden Each Have One Very Serious Problem. How Can That Be Fixed?

Virtually every person vying for any political office has one or more major drawbacks that the…

The New Oscars Qualifying Rules for ‘Best Picture’ Have to Be Seen to Be Believed

Being woke means always taking the next step into further absurdity, and the Oscars have done…

Joe Rogan Challenges Vaccine Researcher Peter Hotez to Debate RFK Jr. – Then Elon Steps Into the Mix

I have to admit that while there are likely many things that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…

One Day After Biden Bent the Knee, the Chinese Thoroughly Embarrass the Biden Administration

On Saturday, Joe Biden arrived in Philadelphia, PA, to battle it out with Sen. John Fetterman…

WATCH: Karine Jean-Pierre Tells Us What a ‘Historic Figure’ She Is

The job of a White House Press Secretary is supposed to be about providing information from…

Father’s Day Question: Can You Be Too Old to Be a New Dad?

That being said, Handler can be mildly amusing at times, and in an Instagram post last…

Man hospitalized after being shot at in apparent road rage incident, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man was hospitalized after he was shot at in an apparent road…

Police: Son swings, injures dad with machete during argument

SAN ANTONIO – An argument between father and son took a violent turn when a man…

Leading SA: SAPD Chief McManus discusses string of high-profile violent crimes, causes, and response

SAN ANTONIO – There have been a number of high-profile violent crimes over the last few…

New political party trying to disrupt Texas politics

DALLAS — If the Forward Party is to have a future in America, its leaders say…

Republican says a new Texas House select committee on education signifies support for vouchers

“The appetite is still there,” said State Rep. Matt Shaheen. AUSTIN, Texas — As a special…

Inside Texas Politics: Harris County launches free childcare program

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

State of Texas: ‘I’m leaving Texas,’ LGBTQ policies push some to look for an exit

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott held a ceremony Thursday afternoon to sign legislation he says…

Kid-friendly things to do in Central Texas this summer

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — It doesn’t *technically* need to be the summer season yet for Central…

Central Texas player of the year Nathan DuVall’s versatility keyed Westlake’s run to state

Westlake's Nathan DuVall did a little bit of everything this high school baseball season. He's our…

L.A. Latinos welcome 42 migrants bused from Texas as ‘brothers and sisters’

A number of L.A. Latinos empathize with immigrants bused to California and other liberal cities from…

Gavin Newsom says Fox News, host Sean Hannity are on a ‘doom loop about California’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom accused Fox News of airing a “doom loop about California”…

Hundreds celebrate Greatest Little Pride in Texas event in Kempner

 

Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Law in Indiana Banning Trangender Puberty Blockers, Surgeries for Minors

A federal judge has blocked some parts of a new law in Indiana banning puberty blockers…

Professor Complains About Feeling ‘Anxiety’ When He Sees the American Flag

Sometimes I can’t tell if those on the hard left are as neurotic as they seem,…

Red States Fight Back Against Credit Card Tracking of Gun Purchases

The anti-gunner lobby’s efforts remain in full swing, as it employs every strategy available to limit…

Golden State Exodus: Crime Rates Drive Residents and Businesses Away From California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his hair gel seem to believe that if he doesn’t mention…

Biden Bizarrely Touches Someone Again, Then He and Jill May Have Been Trolled by Audience Members

I truly think that Joe Biden is just getting weirder and weirder. It used to be…

Community Notes Comes With an Inconvenient Truth About Cheeto for Eva Longoria, Joe Biden

On Thursday, Joe Biden hosted a screening of “Flamin’ Hot” at the White House. I wrote…

Community Notes Comes With a ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Inconvenient Truth for Eva Longoria, Joe Biden

On Thursday, Joe Biden hosted a screening of “Flamin’ Hot” at the White House. I wrote…

Gov. Abbott adds more counties to disaster declaration after devastating Perryton tornado

PERRYTON, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott gave an update Saturday on the state’s response to the…

Man killed after ‘love triangle’ leads to shooting identified by medical examiner

SAN ANTONIO – Update (Sunday, June 17): A love triangle led to a man’s shooting death…

Texas mother arrested after dangling child out of third-story window, constable says

HARRIS COUNTY – A Texas mother was arrested after authorities said she dangled her four-month-old child…

‘It’s the best feeling in the world’: First-time San Antonio dads welcome babies in time for Father’s Day

SAN ANTONIO – First-time dads in San Antonio welcomed their new arrivals just in time for…

WATCH: SAPD releases body cam video showing moments before man was shot, killed by officers

SAN ANTONIO – (Disclaimer: The body cam video may be disturbing for some users. Viewer discretion…

‘Juneteenth is a lifestyle’: People celebrate the holiday across San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – This weekend has been filled with Juneteenth events to encourage people across the…

Songs about heat to add to your Texas summer playlist

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With temperatures heating up in Texas, it might get you thinking about what…

Summer time in Central Texas: Where is a good place for a day trip near Austin?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It certainly feels like summer outside, and with no cool temperatures any time…

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Government shutdown warnings rise as Republicans seek deeper cuts in budget battle  

Heat wave has US South sweltering, from tornado-ravaged West Texas town to Florida beaches

Communities from Houston to New Orleans are opening cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot…

AP Top News at 1:34 a.m. EDT

Biden returns to Philadelphia to rally with union workers in first big event of his 2024…

East Texas cooling centers are open this weekend

JEFFERSON, Texas - The Jefferson Visitor Center located at 305 E. Austin will be operational as…

Texas Shows Off High-End Luxury Cars at Official Visit Weekend

While official visit weekends are usually a chance for high school players to get an inside…

Texas Smashes Total Jobs Record for 20 Months in a Row

“Texas’ robust economy stands apart as a model for the nation,” said Governor Abbott.  

The border is still a mess. I’m glad Austin is trying to fix it

The Texas Legislature recently closed sine die and was immediately called back into special session by…

Funeral held for 8-year-old who died in Border Patrol custody

The U.S. Border Patrol is investigating the death of Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez.  

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The Most Expensive Beaches in Texas to Buy a Second Home

Are you looking for a luxury vacation home? These destinations are the most expensive places in…

Speaker Phelan draws second challenger for 2024 election

“I’m running because we have no voice, because somebody had to stand up for what’s…  

SAPD: Woman, teen hospitalized after East Side shootout, suspects on the run

SAN ANTONIO – A woman and a teenage girl were hospitalized after they were shot at…

Wrong-way driver, woman killed in head-on crash overnight, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – Two women were killed in a head-on crash along Highway 90 early Saturday…

‘Red and yellow kill a fellow?’: How to actually tell which Texas snakes are venomous

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Everyone’s heard a version of the phrase “Red touch yellow, kill a…

What to do if you see a ‘chupacabra’ in Texas this summer

(NEXSTAR) — Do you believe chupacabras exist? You’re not alone, at least not in Texas. A…

Law Enforcement Agencies in Texas Have Acquired Millions of Dollars in Military Equipment

In recent years, images have proliferated in the media of American law enforcement intervening in protests…

The Memo: Trump’s legal defenses draw derision — even from some conservatives

Former President Trump and his allies have been throwing up defenses over the Mar-a-Lago documents since…

RedState Weekly Briefing: Of Russian Assets, Familial Millstones, and Journalistic Toadies

Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…

WATCH: Greg Gutfeld Puts Joe Biden on a Spit and Roasts Him for Over Three Minutes

As RedState reported, Joe Biden hasn’t had a good mid-June when it comes to demonstrating his…

Tim Scott Returns Fire After Barack Obama Knocks His Comments About Racial Progress

Let’s just put the Democrat Party’s ugly little non-secret secret on the table, right up front.…

The “anti-intellectual attack” on higher ed will take years to undo

Here’s what’s really behind the right-wing campaign on academic freedom.  

Poem: A Prayer to Georgia O’Keeffe

I want to livein the negative spaceof your landscapes, recede intoshadows on the horizon soft likean…

Daniel Penny Did Nothing Wrong

Jordan Neely was a criminal who had been arrested dozens of times. The homeless man had…

Weekend Parting Shot: Yes, Garth Brooks Is the A-Hole

There is a popular Reddit thread called “Am I the A-Hole?” There, people bring up various…

Opinion: It’s Time to Address the Cruelty of Jill Biden

As our loyal readers know, reporting on Joe Biden‘s missteps, gaffes, flubs, blank stares, and just…

Southern Baptist Convention Made the Right and Courageous Decision to Boot Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church

Wednesday, the membership of America’s largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), voted to defenestrate…