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…

Verizon Turbo Charges Its El Paso 5G Network Ahead of Schedule

Early access to the remainder of the C-band spectrum puts us another four months ahead of…

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.…

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…

Should the State Protect Men From Paternity Fraud?

Here’s another story that provides an interesting thought exercise for us. Can, and should, the government…

Tragic Twist: Co-Owner of ‘Marion County Record’ Newspaper in Kansas Dies After Raids by Police

There has been a tragic development in the story of the Kansas newspaper that was raided…

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…

Raskin Finally Forced to Admit a Little Reality About the Biden Scandal

You know things are beginning to heat up for Joe Biden in the Biden family scandal…

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…

Editorial Roundup: Texas

Austin American-Statesman. August 13, 2023.  

With Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz likely out, presidential race lacks Texas spice

The Republican race for president lacks major Texas candidates, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted…

Mission-focused: Oklahoma National Guard troops assisting at Texas-Mexico border

Sand Springs Leader reporter Sharon Bishop-Baldwin accompanied the Oklahoma National Guard to the Texas-Mexico border to…

State of Texas: Paxton impeachment motions highlight efforts to gain advantage at trial

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton is just…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

S.E. Cupp: The GOP ignores voters choosing abortion access

“As Ohio goes, so goes the nation.” That old chestnut has proven true in modern American…

Why are North Texas churches being targeted by violence? Experts weigh in

DALLAS — Nelson Smith cares for his church and its people as much as he cares…

Republican women get update on laws

Rhonda Anderson, of Longview, grassroots coordinator with the conservative group Texas Values, brought a report about…

Biden DHS Wants Congress to Allow Change From ‘Detention’ to ‘Temporary Housing’ for Illegal Alien Families

As we reported earlier in the week, the Biden Administration is likely to ask Congress to…

US Government Credit Is Sinking, But Spending Is Still Running Wild

America’s credit rating is dropping, and there’s every reason to believe it hasn’t hit bottom yet.…

Louisiana Sheriff Arrested Man for Criticizing Officers. Now, the Fifth Circuit Has Ruled in Man’s Favor

The Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the plaintiff…

IRS Whistleblower Shapley Explains How Garland’s Latest Move in Biden Probe Contradicts His Prior Testimony

IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley had a lot to say about the decision this week by Attorney…

Trump ‘Back to Back Champ’ Iowa State Fair Hat Gets the Community Notes Treatment

Former President Trump briefly stopped by the Iowa State Fair on Saturday. Before the plane landed…

Matt Gaetz Tells Iowa State Fair Crowd That Washington Can Be Changed ‘Only Through Force’

Florida Republican Matt Gaetz set off a chain reaction of exploding heads on the left (that…

WATCH: Left-Wing Activists Try to Disrupt DeSantis Remarks, It Doesn’t Go Well for Them

Some of the Republican candidates are in for the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, campaigning for…

The Elite Media Deserves Our Contempt

The elite media is the enemy of the people and has been for decades. If I…

Texas Revamps Houston Schools, Closing Libraries and Angering Parents

As part of a state takeover plan, libraries in underperforming schools are becoming spaces for disruptive…

Texas Arrests MS-13 Gang Members, Smugglers Known For Sexual Abuse

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

Vivek Ramaswamy Says He’s Considering Giving a Pardon to the Hunter Biden, Other Biden Family Members

Vivek Ramaswamy left Republican voters scratching their heads after he said in an interview that he…

Vivek Ramaswamy Says He’s Considering Giving a Pardon to Hunter Biden, Other Biden Family Members

Vivek Ramaswamy left Republican voters scratching their heads after he said in an interview that he…

CNN Sweeps the Leg out From Under ‘Bidenomics’ With Brutal Report on How Much More We’re Paying

We’ve seen Joe Biden make up all kinds of stories during his time in office. Perhaps…

What the FBI Isn’t Saying About Its Shooting of a Utah Trump Supporter Should Concern Everyone

Updated: On Thursday, NBC News reported that ” a senior law enforcement official” told the outlet…

Judge Rules Some California Students Can Sue State Over Learning During School Lockdowns

California routinely breaks the rule that “what government does for anyone, it must do for everyone…

Marine at Camp Pendleton Charged With Sexually Assaulting a 14-Year-Old Girl

In July, news reports detailed a story in which a 14-year-old girl was found at a…

Here’s That Part of Letter Obama Wrote to Girlfriend About Thinking of Having Sex With Men

I wrote previously about the fascinating Tablet article interviewing David Garrow, the biographer of Barack Obama.…

Pence, Other GOP Candidates Split on Abortion Law Over Federal Vs. State

While campaigning at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, GOP presidential hopeful and former Vice President…

BREAKING: Fulton County DA Bringing Case Against Trump to Grand Jury Next Week

Witnesses in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case being contemplated against former President Donald Trump…

Detroit Lions Fans Complaining About a Tornado Warning Are Offsides in Their Complaints

Oh, my Detroit Lions. Now, I can’t really say in all fairness my Detroit Lions because…

IN BRIEF: Texas sales tax holiday this weekend

The state’s sales tax holiday will run through Sunday.  

U.S. Department of Education reaffirms Baylor’s religious exemption i…

The university had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual-harassment complaints by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that…

Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair

The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State…

Views from the nation’s press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis might not have staged a coup or arrested opponents, but modern authoritarians…

With an Array of Tactics, Conservatives Seek to Oust Progressive Prosecutors

In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended a second prosecutor. In Texas, activists are trying a new…

Some Aggies disappointed after botched journalism professor hiring

Kathleen McElroy will remain at UT Austin.  

Video: 3 Florida hunters die trying to rescue dog near Elgin, Texas

 

Legal Experts Question Judge’s Order Telling Southwest Lawyers to Get Religious-Liberty Training

A federal judge has set off a debate among legal scholars by ordering lawyers for Southwest…

Book-Banning Fever Hits a New Low in a Texas Town

A school board trustee was caught skulking around the darkened high-school library.  

Sheriff says U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson cursed at officers, threatened h…

The Amarillo Republican was briefly detained in the incident as he was trying to help a…

Tips to handle, cook seafood safely

Seafood is high in protein, often low in saturated fat, and one of the best ways…

Environmentalists raise concerns over border buoy installation impact on Rio Grande ecosystems

EAGLE PASS, Texas – The marine barrier, intended to enhance border security along the Texas-Mexico border,…

3-year-old riding on Texas migrant bus dies on the way to Chicago

The bus departed from the Texas border city of Brownsville  

The Texas Power Grid Endures Despite Record-Breaking Heat

Officials tout the state’s diverse portfolio of energy sources, including wind, solar, natural gas and nuclear,…

Texas GOP invokes Noah’s Ark to defend Greg Abbott’s floating Rio Grande border wall

Texas is being sued in state and federal court over floating border wall plan  

BREAKING: Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal Falls Apart; DOJ Seeks Leave to File Charges in CA and DC

Shortly after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland held a press conference announcing the appointment of Delaware…

California’s Attorney General Escalates War on Parents Over Gender Ideology

The Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) continues to find itself at the center of controversy…

WATCH: A Key Kamala Harris Weakness Shines Through in ‘Interview’ With Al Sharpton

As RedState previously noted, the rumors began swirling at the start of 2023 about how Democrat…

NEW: Biden Attorneys in Talks With Special Counsel’s Office Over Terms for Joe’s Classified Documents Interview

Imagine for a moment that you’re a member of the Biden administration, and you learn that…

Big Tech Calls Us ‘Dangerous and Derogatory’ – and We Think That’s a Badge of Honor

This whole Big Tech censorship thing is getting so tiring. We’ve written before about our battles…

The Lie-Able Sources Podcast: Biden’s Stormy Weather Channel Front, Dana Denies Declarations, and the Press Has Selective Financial Concerns

Your source to mainline mainstream media misdeeds and malarky. Joe Biden is on a tepid-wind tour…

Fla. CFO Patronis: S&P Came ‘to Their Senses,’ Leftwing ESG Ratings Not Welcome in Sunshine State

Florida Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis told RedState he was thrilled to learn about Standard…

NEW: James Comer Rips Into Appointment of David Weiss as Special Counsel, Alleges an Ongoing Cover-Up

With the sudden appointment of David Weiss as special counsel over the Hunter Biden probe, lots…

BREAKING: Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Semi-Auto Gun Ban

In a win for the advocates of gun control, in a 4-3 decision, the Illinois Supreme…

The NFL Franchise in D.C. Is Once Again Facing a Naming Controversy – and the New Suggestion Is Remarkable

The NFL has grappled with the embarrassment of the team in Washington, and that era of…

Conservative talk show host Steve Deace endorses Gov. Ron DeSantis

Deace hosts “The Steve Deace Show” on BlazeTV. He’s been a longtime presence among Iowa Republicans.…

Copy Corner Founder, Larry Hodges, announcers District 14 candidacy

Copy Corner founder Larry Hodges announced Thursday that he will run as a Republican for Texas…

Two US Church Plants Leave Anglican Diocese for the Episcopal Church

Resurrection South Austin is the latest to go, citing issues around race, women, sexual minorities, and…

Unaccredited conservative nonprofit PragerU now has Florida’s blessing to teach kids a biased curriculum

Videos offered by PragerU have come under fire for whitewashing Black history, denying the existence of…

Ken Paxton and his legal team exploit loophole in gag order on his impeachment case

You would think a gag order would stop public comments about Paxton’s impeachment case. It hasn’t.…

Business owner Larry Hodges seeks Republican seat for HD 14 race

 

New higher ed laws lead to changes, concerns at Texas Tech and other state universities

A pair of new laws recently passed by the state legislature prohibits universities from having offices…

Ousted Rep. Bryan Slaton’s tarnished legacy looms over special electi…

Candidates are promising to restore integrity to the district, including one Republican who has welcomed endorsements…

Mexico’s top diplomat says Texas border buoys are on Mexico’s side, presses US to act

WASHINGTON — Mexico’s top diplomat asserted Thursday that Texas has installed its anti-migrant buoys on her…

Sen. Joe Manchin Reportedly ‘Thinking Seriously’ About Dropping out of Democrat Party

In a move that should come as a surprise to no one, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV)…

Joe Biden’s Handlers Appear to Have Told Him to Stop Misleading About His Son’s Death Following Gold Star Family Backlash

Joe Biden has told a lot of falsehoods over his career, and there’s been no shortage…

Fox News GOP Debate Rules Have Republicans Seeing Red

Fox News is causing a stir after releasing controversial rules on how footage of its upcoming…

Putin’s War, Week 76. Russia Shut Out of Peace Conference and Its Black Sea Gambit Backfires

Here we are again. It’s Week 76 of the lightning attack by the Russian Army that…

Who *Really* Runs the Biden Show? Closer Look at Doocy Clip Reveals Clues

President Joe Biden’s handlers have become infamous among the White House press corps and beyond for,…

America’s Military Industrial Century: Achieving Peace and Prosperity

On this one-year anniversary of a particular opinion column published here on RedState, I thought I’d…

Turley Reveals How WH Exchange With Peter Doocy Can Magnify Trouble for Biden on Impeachment

I wrote the other day about George Washington law professor Jonathan Turley’s take on the latest…

Southwest Airlines Told to Send Three Lawyers to ‘First Amendment Training’ as FAFO Goes Horribly Wrong

Monday, federal district court judge Brantley Starr (Trump) ordered three Southwest Airlines attorneys to attend “religious…

WATCH: Journalist Simon Ateba Announces Filing of First Amendment Suit Against WH, Karine Jean-Pierre

For months, RedState has been covering the travails of Cameroonian journalist Simon Ateba, the White House…

More Evidence Emerges That Judge Chutkan Has an Ax to Grind Against Trump

Judge Tanya Chutkan is already making life difficult for Donald Trump and his lawyers. As RedState…

Here’s who has (and hasn’t) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate

Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party’s first presidential debate later…

New state law to crack down on vaping at Texas public schools

SAN ANTONIO – A new state law aims to crack down on vaping in public schools.…

Hispanic GOP presidential hopeful Suarez visits South Texas border to see ‘crisis’

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the only Hispanic, so far, running for the Republican presidential nomination, visited…

Texas congressman says border buoy barrier includes ‘chainsaw-type devices’

Recent claims from U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro over the border buoy barrier deployed in the Rio…

Texas says shallow river makes buoys legal, amid GOP calls to defund Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – Texas hit back against the Justice Department effort to remove its 1,000-foot buoy barrier…

After property-tax deal, Speaker Dade Phelan weighs in on leadership …

Rapport among the state’s top three Republicans has greatly improved, the House leader said, but another…

Conservative groups are challenging corporate efforts to diversify workforce

 

Striving to become Fox News en español, Miami-based Americano Media runs out of money

Americano Media, a Miami-based conservative media network that aims to become a Spanish-language version of Fox…

Dems Hate Texas’ Rio Grande Border Barrier Because It Works

The wall and water barrier are extremely effective, and that’s why they must stop it.  

How the Texas Trial Changed the Story of Abortion Rights in America

During the five decades that followed Roe v. Wade, lawsuit after lawsuit in states across the…

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines launches center to advocate for biological women

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines announced the launch of a new initiative to further her fight…

Texas says shallow river makes buoys legal, amid GOP calls to defund Homeland Security

Texas’ controversial buoy barrier in the Rio Grande is  

After Latest Damning Biden Revelations, It’s Put Up or Shut Up Time for Republicans

With the release of another memo by Rep. James Comer came more revelations of just how…

MOTR, Ep. 74: If You Like Ketchup (I Don’t), This Should Be Important to You

I’m kinda tired of dealing with passing politics and invasions and the other detritus of modern…

Inflation on the Rise in July, With Housing Costs Leading the Spike

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 3.2 percent year-over-year in July, according to the latest inflation…

Comer Releases New Bank Records, Promises to Subpoena Biden Family

As we previously reported, the House Oversight Committee just got some more damning bank records regarding…

Former Trump Official Miles ‘Anonymous’ Taylor Claims He Considered Suicide on Election Night 2020

Remember Miles Taylor? You might better know him as “Anonymous,” the infamous Trump official (at the…

Disney Isn’t Tired of Losing Yet

It’s been a rough few years for Disney and its various offshoots. The once-storied company has…

‘Feel the Bern’: Bernie Sanders’ Campaign ‘Donated’ $550,000 to His Wife’s Non-Profit, the Sanders Institute

Democrat socialists are a funny lot. On one hand, they mouth a good game claiming that…

Joe Biden Wants Congress to Allocate Another $13 Billion for Ukraine

While the counter-offensive in Ukraine has been slow-going, President Joe Biden is already looking for another…

Rodney Hall Elected First Black Republican in Mississippi State House Since Reconstruction

Some good news out of Mississippi for a change. On Tuesday, Rodney Hall, a first-time candidate…

Doocy Reveals Funny Backstory to Explosive Exchange With Biden – and the WH Response

As we reported, Fox’s Peter Doocy had a bit of an explosive exchange with Joe Biden…

Dallas Booksellers Slam GOP’s Latest Book Law: ‘Entryway to Censorship’

The so-called READER Act by state Rep. Jared Patterson, a Frisco Republican, is set to take…

Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024

Heading into the primary, the U.S. House member and state senator answer questions on guns, the…

Clarence Thomas’s Life of Luxury Has Had Even More Conservative Benefactors: Report

It’s not just Harlan Crow bankrolling the Supreme Court Justice’s fancy vacations, but a whole cadre…

Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says

The conservative justice took at least 38 vacations, 26 private jet flights, eight flights by helicopter,…