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

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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…

Did They or Didn’t They? Questions About Whether the FBI Ever Investigated Biden Bribery Scandal

President Joe Biden’s bribery scandal has raised more than a few eyebrows and elicited a number…

WATCH: Empty Stadium as LA Dodgers Honor Anti-Catholic Group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ Amid Protests

Opposition is in full swing to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ on-field ceremony honoring the Sisters of…

Judiciary Committee: IRS Agent Used Fake Name to Trick His Way Into Citizen’s Residence

After the Red Wave failed to appear as we hoped in November 2022, I wrote that…

Hunter Biden Finally Forced to Give Answers About His Finances in Deposition in Child Support Case

Hunter Biden was finally forced to provide answers in a deposition about his finances in the…

In Economics, There Are Three Kinds of People: Takers, Fakers, and Makers

There are three kinds of people in any economy. Proportions vary. These three types are Takers,…

Feel-Good Friday: A Salute to a Firefighting Hero and All the Hero Fathers

Happy Father’s Day weekend to all the dads out there! That includes those who may not…

Celebrate Juneteenth at these events in, around San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio will be hosting several events to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a…

Seguin set to unveil new $5M walk and bike trail extension

SEGUIN, Texas – The newest addition to the City of Seguin officially opens next week, but…

BCSO: Man convicted of child sex assault beaten by fellow inmates after revealing his charges

SAN ANTONIO – A man sentenced more than a decade ago to 99 years in prison…

Seguin police searching for suspect wanted in man’s shooting death

SEGUIN, Texas – One person was shot and killed Friday in Seguin, police confirmed. The shooting…

With temperatures on the rise, officials urge families to be mindful of heat-related illness

Bexar County – Texas is hot — that’s no secret. But health officials said it’s more…

San Antonio police warn those withdrawing cash from ATMs or banks of ‘jugging’ crimes

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and local law enforcement are closely watching the trend known…

Heat wave coming for North Texas: How are medical professionals preparing?

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

What bills targeting the Texas foster care system are slated to become law?

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Several bills sitting on Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s desk could impact the state’s…

Water parks minus the sunburn: These indoor Texas destinations have you covered.

If you're up for a road trip, these spots to the north let you leave the…

Border agents stop Tesla loaded with migrants in camouflage

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A Phoenix resident who admitted to authorities he drove to…

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

The second half of a two-part interview between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Fox News host Sean…

Bronx family mourning loss of 8-year-old Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, who died in Border Patrol custody in Texas

The 8-year-old, who had a heart condition and sickle cell anemia, passed away in Border Patrol…

Operation Lone Star Expands Successful Migrant Busing Strategy

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Governor Abbott Names New Deputy Chief Of Staff

Governor Greg Abbott today named Angela Colmenero as his new Deputy Chief of Staff. Jordan Hale,…

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Perryton Tornado Response

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by severe storms and…

Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Protect Lives, Rights Of Texans

Governor Greg Abbott this week signed laws to empower Texas parents, protect Texans from the growing…

Rep. Andrew Murr Defends Investigation as Local Republicans Condemn Ken Paxton’s Impeachment

The Collin County GOP called on the Senate to throw out the articles of impeachment against…

Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached: What to know about the controversy, what comes next

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached on May 27, becoming the state’s first statewide official…

Extreme heat baking much of Texas, with forecasters saying no relief anytime soon

Summer hasn't officially started, but extreme heat is already making itself right at home in Texas.…

WATCH: Dem Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Tells Joe Rogan He Has to ‘Be Careful’ so the CIA Doesn’t Assassinate Him

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK Jr.) recently voiced his concerns about the CIA…

Joe Biden Battles the Stage, Suffers a Self-Awareness Fail, and Pleads for the Queen in a Barn-Burning Connecticut Speech

It’s Friday, and I believe this is my third or fourth article in the last week…

Public Sentiment Shifts: The Unexpected Fallout of Progressive LGBTQ Agenda

LGBTQ issues seem to be all the rage at the moment. This was the case even…