WFU in the news: July 31-Aug. 6, 2023

Selected news clips courtesy of the Wake Forest News & Communications team.  

42nd Annual Ladies Kingfish Tournament Is a Wrap

Trophies were also awarded for Grand Champion Bay Division, Grand Champion Offshore Division and the LKT…

STC Set to Introduce Artificial Intelligence Curriculum in Fall 2023

For the first time ever, STC’s Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree (BAT) in Computer and Information…

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations Through Nov. 1st

The nominees will be evaluated by the Hall of Fame committee made up of anglers, industry…

$150k for Binational Air Quality Measurement System

The funds, provided by North American Development Bank (NADBank), will be used by Texas A&M International…

Operation Christmas RGV Back-to-School Bash, August 19th

For more information contact Emanuel Martinez at 956-733-7674.  

Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo

State police released the video footage days after Jackson defended his actions in a post on…

Texas holdout Why Lone Star state’s offshore wind apathy could hobble Biden’s Gulf auction

IN DEPTH Why Lone Star state’s offshore wind apathy could hobble Biden’s Gulf auction” /> 

Leaving Texas, families with transgender children seek refuge in Colorado

As state legislatures across the country enact laws targeting transgender people, families are looking to Colorado…

Trump Co-Defendants Deeply Ingrained in Conservative Movement

The latest indictment of former president Donald Trump in Georgia included charges for 18 of his…

VIA to seek federal funding to expedite Advanced Rapid Transit expansion

SAN ANTONIO – After clearing key hurdles in its quest to deliver the region’s first advanced…

Survivor of abuse by priest asks for grace, comfort as allegations surface at local parishes

CONVERSE, Texas – Two priests from separate parishes in the area were removed from duties following…

Country music superstar Luke Combs to perform in San Antonio in 2024

SAN ANTONIO – Country music icon Luke Combs will be in San Antonio next May as…

Teen, 17, in critical condition after being wounded in apparent drive-by shooting, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being wounded in an apparent…

CBP seizes over $860K in meth at Laredo Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers assigned to…

Expert: ‘There isn’t enough resources’ to protect our borders

The suspected gunman from a Mexican drug cartel has been caught after they were captured on…

Supreme Court Likely to End up Settling Growing Number of Preferred-Pronoun Lawsuits

As America stands ever more divided, it logically follows that more and more hot-button issues end…

Trump and the Divided Nation

I started out in politics 27 years ago as a failed candidate in a local supervisor…

Backlash to Woke ‘Snow White’ Remake Intensifies After Another Cringe Interview Clip Goes Viral

As my RedState colleague Brandon Morse pointed out in July, the live-action remake of “Snow White,”…

Hawaii Dem Calls out Biden’s Cold Response to Death Toll in Maui

We reported on the horrible death toll in the fire in Maui, it’s the worst in…

Donald Trump’s Georgia Indictment Quickly Turned Into a Ridiculous Low-Budget Reality Show

On Monday evening, right in the middle of primetime (what a coincidence), a Georgia grand jury…

BREAKING: Donald Trump, Mark Meadows, John Eastman, Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis Indicted in Fulton County

Indictments were returned by a Fulton County, Georgia grand jury Monday evening, against Donald Trump, Rudy…

In Midnight Presser, Fulton DA Fani Willis Calls Trump’s Election Integrity Team a ‘Criminal Enterprise’

After a 97-page, 41-count true bill of indictment was returned by a Fulton County, GA grand…

NEW: Trump Campaign Issues Statements Regarding GA Indictment, Calls Out DA Fani Willis’ Activism

Shortly after the indictment in Fulton County, GA was unsealed, Donald Trump’s campaign issued a sharply-worded…

Meanwhile, on MSNBC Hillary Clinton and Rachel Maddow Cackle the Night Away

Hillary Clinton was Rachel Maddow’s guest over on MSNBC on Monday night, which no one would…

California Considers Eliminating Requirement to Notify Law Enforcement of Suspected Domestic Violence

Former California State Senator Melissa Melendez, one of the shining sanity beacons in the not-so Golden…

Tiger Woods bar to break ground in North Texas on Tuesday

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2 bodies found dead inside North Texas home, police say

Few details were released by police, who said two bodies were found inside a home in…

Fighting fires from the skies: Inside the Texas air tankers saving land and lives

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As Elic Kirby ducks into the cockpit of his “Super Scooper,” he…

Texas town pins hopes on new truck border crossing

Tornillo residents are excited about the reopening of a regional border crossing to commercial trucks.  

Latinos are the biggest ethnic group in Texas, but their political power lags behind

Latinos in Texas have eclipsed non-Hispanic whites as the dominant ethnic group in the state, but…

Republican-controlled states like Oklahoma are rushing to invest in clean energy, even as conservative groups push for more oil and gas

The Heritage Foundation’s energy policy playbook includes deconstructing federal clean energy programs and promoting fossil fuel…

14-year-old says man tried to record her, another person in dressing room at La Cantera Forever 21

SAN ANTONIO – It was a terrifying sight for a 14-year-old girl Friday afternoon while she…

Archdiocese of San Antonio removes Comal County priest following sexual misconduct allegations

SAN ANTONIO – The Archdiocese of San Antonio removed a priest assigned to a Comal County…

Murder charge dismissed for man accused in 2019 deadly wedding shooting

SAN ANTONIO – A man charged in a 2019 deadly shooting at a wedding had his…

Congressman Tony Gonzales gathers school officials, local law enforcement to discuss school safety

SAN ANTONIO – US Rep. Tony Gonzales of San Antonio on Monday met with officials from…

Jury rejects murder charge, finds man guilty of manslaughter in 2020 deadly shooting of veteran

SAN ANTONIO – A man on trial for murder was found guilty of the lesser charge…

San Antonio Food Bank partners with culinary educational program CHEF

SAN ANTONIO – School is starting for many in and around our community, and the San…

Due to the Lack of Rain and Excessive Heat, the City Has Issued Mandatory Water Restrictions

 

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Wildfire Activity In 191 Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties…

Governor Abbott, UT System Announce New World-Class Cancer Center

Governor Greg Abbott today joined members of The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents…

Social Security Reform is Too Little, Too Late

Social Security and Medicare are two topics that make politicians uncomfortable. Both programs are insolvent; both…

Elon Drops the Hammer on Zuckerberg After He Backs Away from Fight

We’ve been reporting on the progress of the MMA fight that Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg…

The Two Reasons the Left Hates Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’

On Monday, I noted that the attacks on the breakout hit “Rich Men North of Richmond”…

For the First Time Ever, Alabama County Staffs All Schools With Resource Officers

Since the Covenant Christian School shooting in Nashville, which left six people dead, including three children,…

Karine Jean-Pierre Gets Grilled About Biden’s Dismissal of Hawaii Disaster

President Joe Biden has gone viral again — this time for his reaction to being asked…

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…

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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

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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.…