Yes, you can collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s earnings

If you are divorced, you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits based on your…

Gov. Abbott calls for legislative action to create criminal penalties for parolees who cut off their ankle monitors, prioritize their arrest

Abbott’s letter to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan came two…

Suspect who had hours-long SWAT standoff at Dallas golf course is identified

Dallas police said a suspect crashed a car with stolen plates, ran from the car into…

Attorney General Paxton enters settlement with JUUL for over $43 million

The settlement not only includes money, but also restrictions on marketing, sales and distribution of JUUL…

Yes, the IRS delayed the $600 tax reporting rule for payment apps

Here’s what you need to know about payment apps and taxes after the latest IRS announcement.…

FDA rule change allows abortion pills to be sold at retail pharmacies

The FDA’s rule change broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains…

Body found on side of road outside Pleasanton city limits, sheriff says

ATASCOSA COUNTY – The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man’s body was discovered…

Natural Bridge Caverns founder lived with ‘passion for exploration and discovery’

COMAL COUNTY, Texas – In tribute to Orion Knox Jr., 81, one of four St. Mary’s…

Two men killed in NW Side crash identified; Sisters of passenger says they are ‘heartbroken’

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of two men…

James ‘Buster’ Corley, co-founder of Dallas-based Dave & Buster’s, dead at 72

Corley died Monday, Jan. 3, at his home near White Rock Lake. DALLAS — James “Buster”…

Astronaut Walter Cunningham dies at 90

Cunningham was one of three astronauts aboard the 1968 Apollo 7 mission, an 11-day spaceflight that…

FAA: Computer issue that caused Florida flight delays, cancellations fixed

The FAA reduced the number of flights flying in and out of Florida on Monday afternoon,…

Jeremy Renner suffered ‘blunt chest trauma,’ remains in critical condition

A spokesperson for the Oscar-nominated actor provided an update Monday on his condition.  

Man tracks stolen AirPods to Southwest Side truck stop; SAPD arrests 4, recovers stolen property

SAN ANTONIO – A man who had his car stolen and his work van burglarized overnight,…

Warning Texans: Your gift cards may lose value before the expiration date

It’s part of the reason that the state of Texas now has $28 million in unclaimed…

Mississippi St rallies to win ReliaQuest Bowl, honors Mike Leach

Mississippi St took its first lead of the game with just 4 seconds left, in an…

Multimillion-dollar renovation planned for Alamodome this year

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio is planning on millions of dollars in renovations…

Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing

Officials said over 4,500 houses were damaged, along with roads and bridges, and some areas still…

They Don’t See it

Like what you see? We’d love you to Share, Like, and Comment on Facebook! Conservative Intel has partnered with Pat Cross Cartoons!…

The USS Big Government

Pat loves drawing, America, and the Big Man upstairs. His work aims to combine these three elements into a petri dish and see…

Democrats kept the Senate, Republicans want it back

This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 50 Outlook Speaker race: Formally, House Republican Leader Kevin…

‘Wherever it is peaceful’: Venezuelan migrant seeks refuge in D.C.

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Man stabbed during fight on Southwest Side, police say

SAN ANTONIO – A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was stabbed during a…

Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies

ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried…

Did anybody win the $685 million Mega Millions jackpot?

The jackpot increased to $685 million ahead of Friday night’s drawing after 21 straight drawings without…

Watch Dallas ISD basketball tournament with KSAT 12?s Big Game Coverage, Texas Sports Productions

To kick off high school basketball season coverage early, KSAT 12 Sports’ Big Game Coverage (BGC)…

Texas passengers with canceled flights wondering if they’ll be reimbursed by Southwest

If your flight is canceled and you choose to cancel your trip as a result, you…

Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year

The program, known as Chapter 313, provides companies with billions of dollars in property tax breaks.…

Some of our favorite local feel-good stories of 2022

While a lot of the year-in-review stories highlight some of the heartbreaks and tragedies of the…

Man found injured on Southwest Bexar County road likely hit, dragged by vehicle, BCSO says

SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to the hospital overnight after he was allegedly hit…

Starbucks staff say managers left a mess in their store during strike

Workers at a Starbucks at East Houston and St. Mary’s streets in downtown San Antonio went…

2 men arrested in connection to baby Jesus theft from Sundance Square nativity scene

The doll that was stolen from a Nativity display at the Sundance Square plaza in Fort…

Tense Runoff Election Pits Old Austin Versus New

This year’s municipal elections in Austin are an apt case study of a generational and ideological…

How much did Southwest’s meltdown cost one Wylie family? Here’s the math.

The rebooked flight, hotel room, car rental and food costs that Southwest passengers are asked to…

Texas Gov. Abbott asks for investigation into Atmos over ‘unacceptable’ response during arctic blast

The Railroad Commission said it has launched an investigation into Atmos. AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg…

Venezuelan migrant hopes to work in U.S. to support family back home

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The anti-McCarthy faction teases a shadow speaker

Rep. Bob Good (R-Va. 5th District) details his strategy for the next potential House speaker. It's…

Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO when he finds successor

Elon Musk tweeted that he would resign as soon as he finds “someone foolish enough to…

Trump to meet with Orthodox Jewish group on heels of Fuentes, Ye dinner

The former president will speak before the annual President's Conference of Torah Umesorah at his club…

GOP lawmakers accuse investment firms of breaking a law that prohibits divesting from oil and gas

At a senate committee hearing in Marshall, Texas Republican lawmakers accused investment firms of pulling back…

After a Texas National Guard member died, his family got no financial payment. Lawmakers want to change that.

In April, Bishop Evans drowned after jumping into the Rio Grande to save two migrants being…

After recount, Democrat remains winner of battleground South Texas Senate seat

Republican Adam Hinojosa conceded Friday after a recount that included three counties in Senate District 27,…

U.S. judge in Amarillo halts Biden administration’s attempt to end “remain in Mexico” policy

The Biden administration stopped enrolling new asylum-seekers into the Trump-era program in August.

Federal health order allowing rapid removal of migrants must end Wednesday, court rules

The Biden administration attempted to end Title 42 earlier this year before a federal judge blocked…

Supreme Court puts hold on end of Title 42 immigration restrictions

Nineteen conservative states asked the court for an emergency stay that would keep Title 42 in…

Eight million Texans expected to hit the road for the holidays

According to AAA, 2022 will be the third busiest end of year holiday travel period on…

Without evidence, Gov. Greg Abbott asks whether nonprofits are helping migrants enter Texas

A Fox News story described Mexican nonprofits aiding migrants, but did not allege any improper action…

Texas state senator blasts Uvalde police response in congressional hearing: “It was cowardice”

Roland Gutierrez made the remarks during a hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime,…

San Antonio residents may have felt a shake following 5.3 magnitude West Texas earthquake

Did you feel a shake in San Antonio Wednesday afternoon? According to San Antonio police, residents…

WNBA star Brittney Griner thanks JBSA-Fort Sam Houston for aid after arriving to US

WNBA star Brittney Griner gave thanks to the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston base for helping bring her…

Gov. Chris Sununu surveys the field

He's a New England moderate in the party of MAGA.

PUC releases report on changes made since the deadly Feb. 2021 winter storm, federal report says it’s not enough

Two reports paint different pictures of the Texas power grid’s reliability during an extreme winter storm.…

US winter storm brings tornadoes, blizzard-like conditions; 2 dead

Forecasters expect the storm system to hobble the upper Midwest with ice, rain and snow for…

Got a side hustle or own a business? Your taxes may be more complex this year

Tax payers who have accepted payments through apps such as PayPal, Cash App and Venmo might…

Congressional negotiators reach deal on government funding

Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government…

Christmas drag show controversy: armed protesters, supporters gather outside San Antonio theatre

The protest remained non-violent. SAN ANTONIO — Tuesday night, “A Drag Queen Christmas” show attracted a…

In El Paso, migrants are sleeping on the streets after thousands crossed the border last weekend

A Nicaraguan fisherman planned to spend the night in a parking garage with other migrants, then…

World’s largest volcano no longer erupting

Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano, began spewing molten rock Nov. 27 after being quiet for…

You may have free money waiting for you! How Texans can check for unclaimed property

The Texas Comptroller’s Office said the money comes from things like abandoned bank accounts, overpayments on…

Pilot, passenger hospitalized after single-engine plane crash just north of Dallas

CARROLLTON, Texas – Two people were hospitalized following a single-engine plane crash just north of Dallas…

Musk’s Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council

Twitter informed the advisory board via email that it was disbanding it shortly before it was…

UT suspends head basketball coach after family violence arrest

Chris Beard was hired in 2021 and is one of the University of Texas' highest-paid employees.

Feud between two men leads to shooting on West Side, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – An ongoing feud led to a man being shot and hospitalized on the…

Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk

If an owner notices or smells smoke around the dashboard or driver’s foot well, they should…

Inside the turmoil roiling No Labels’ unity ticket presidential campaign

The centrist group says its critics don't give it proper credit. But ex-staffers say the organization…

Republicans have a post-election epiphany on mail voting

There's just one main hurdle: Donald Trump isn't ready to drop his attack on the method.

Small church bus carrying 25 people flips over in Houston, several injured, sheriff says

HOUSTON, Texas – A small church bus carrying 25 people flipped over near an apartment complex…

Texas’ last public lighthouse shines for the first time in 117 years

Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…

Two arrested by Dallas police in connection to murder of 14-year-old in September

Police say one suspect is still on the loose. DALLAS — Editor’s note: The above video…

Trial starts for man accused of stabbing, killing friend in 2020

SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a San Antonio man accused of stabbing his friend in…

SpaceX gives rival’s internet satellites ride to orbit

SpaceX agreed to launch satellites for OneWeb after the British company broke ties with Russia over…

Food truck owner robbed, shot while trying to chase suspect

SAN ANTONIO – A food truck owner was robbed and then shot in the leg on…

Ex-Border Patrol agent cries while phone call from him to wife is heard in court

SAN ANTONIO – For the first time in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol…

Child Protective Services responds after parents speak out against agency following their arrest

SAN ANTONIO – Child Protective Services released a statement regarding the case of two parents facing…

Several security failures discovered in investigation into Gonzalo Lopez’s escape, report shows

An investigation led by The Marshall Report and Houston Chronicle shows several security failures leading up…

GOP lawmakers respond to Trump’s dinner with white nationalist Fuentes

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Trump denies he suggested ‘termination’ of Constitution, without deleting post

On Truth Social on Saturday, he repeated false claims about election fraud, which he said "allows…

Supreme Court leaves student debt relief program on hold after Texas judge blocked it

More than 16 million people had already been approved for student loan debt relief by the…

To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips

The announcement signals a shift in Abbott's approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously…

Texans wear pink Monday in honor of 7-year-old Athena Strand

Wise County Judge J.D. Clark called on everyone in the county to wear pink, Athena’s favorite…

Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison

A nearby doorbell camera recorded the dog walker screaming “Oh, my God! I’ve been shot!” and…

Athena Strand: Body of missing 7-year-old girl found by Wise County police Friday, suspect in custody

Authorities say Tanner Lynn Horner, a 31-year-old contract FedEx driver, confessed to abducting and killing the…

Parler halts intent of sale to Kanye West, parent company announces

Though Parler said it cut ties in November with the rapper now known as Ye, the…

GOP lawmakers mostly decline to condemn Trump over white supremacist meeting

Former Vice President Mike Pence called on the ex-president to apologize for the dinner with prominent…

Lead investigator tells jurors that ex-Border Patrol agent admits to killing 4 women

SAN ANTONIO – One of the lead investigators looking into the deaths of four prostitutes in…

Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row

Biden is welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for a visit that will…

Texas lawmakers signed NDAs to obtain Uvalde shooting case file

A group of Texas lawmakers have gotten information from the confidential case file by signing non-disclosure…

Governor Abbott Celebrates University Of Houston’s Groundbreaking Fentanyl Vaccine

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the tremendous achievement of researchers at the University of Houston (UH)…

Biden’s generation is ceding the stage as he plots his next act

When Nancy Pelosi stepped down, she had a successor in mind. The field that follows President…

Black mayors are leading the nation’s biggest cities for the first time

New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston will all have Black leaders once Karen Bass is…

Congress prepares to take up bill preventing rail strike

The unions have threatened to strike if an agreement can’t be reached before a Dec. 9…

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’

The comment by Hassan al-Thawadi, a top Qatari official, is higher than any other number previously…

Gov. Abbott eyeing discussions of gender identity in Texas schools for next legislative session

“Schools must get back to fundamentals & stop pushing woke agendas,” Abbott said in the tweet.…

Texas Supreme Court orders Harris County to include more than 2,000 late-cast ballots in certified election results

After a last-minute challenge from the attorney general, county commissioners agreed to certify those provisional votes…

Visiting Texas border, Kevin McCarthy calls on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign

The Republican leader in the U.S. House vowed to consider impeachment if the secretary, who oversees…

Governor Abbott Appoints Moore, Watkins To Statewide Health Coordinating Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Quincy Moore, III, Ph.D. and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Statewide…

Roland Gutierrez Won’t Let Greg Abbott Forget Uvalde

As he watched a couple load ice chests into their car at a gas station, something…

A Film Feast for Thanksgiving

From Bones and All to Glass Onion, there are many options for movie lovers this Thanksgiving.…

Stimulus checks, child tax credit: Millions face Nov. 17 deadline for easy filing tool

Some families may be leaving up to $3,600 per child unclaimed, in addition to other payments…

Congress returns for busy lame-duck session

Much of the action will be playing out behind closed doors in private caucus meetings. WASHINGTON…

Governor Abbott Announces $13.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of $13.1 million in grant funding from the…

Astros fan accused of throwing cans at Sen. Ted Cruz appears in court

Joseph Halm Arcidiacono, 33, appeared in court while wearing an Astros jersey after throwing two unopened…

Lewis Hamilton becomes honorary citizen of Brazil before race

Hamilton has many fans in Brazil due to his F1 skills and his admiration for Brazilian…

Ads against Abbott, other Texas Republicans by shadowy group test campaign ethics law

AUSTIN -- The third biggest spender in Texas elections this year is a shadowy group that…

Powerball $1.9 billion jackpot Can I buy tickets online?

While you can play the lottery in most states, only a handful sell Powerball tickets over…

Driver caught doing donuts in stolen car led Fort Worth police on chase, officials say

Police went after the suspects after seeing the car leaving the car meet in the Marl…

Female officer shot during police training in Fort Worth

Police say the officer is in critical, but stable, condition as of Saturday afternoon. FORT WORTH,…

No, you didn’t win the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot

The never-before-seen sum is pushing the lottery record to new heights. WASHINGTON — The Powerball jackpot…

Kyrie Irving, suspended by the Nets, loses Nike partnership

The sportswear giant said it is suspending its relationship with Irving and will no longer launch…

Astroworld Festival tragedy: The impact on Travis Scott’s career didn’t last

It’s been a year since 10 people died when the crowd surged during Travis Scott’s concert…

New Vanessa Guillen documentary coming to Netflix

“At the core, this is a story about overcoming the greatest odds imaginable in the name…

Jan. 6 panel extends deadline for Trump to produce documents, again requests testimony

Friday had been the committee’s deadline for Trump to produce an extensive number of documents and…

Watch it again: Chas McCormick makes incredible 9th-inning catch in Game 5 of the World Series

“Honestly, I thought he hit it out,” McCormick said. “At that point, I was being really…

Have you seen her? San Antonio police searching for missing 44-year-old woman

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a 44-year-old woman last seen Wednesday on…

NJ synagogues on alert after FBI receives ‘credible information of a broad threat’

The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect…

Gov. Abbott focuses on border issues during campaign event in Bexar County

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott made a campaign stop in Von Ormy to speak…

Judges say death of father in private-run jail ‘beyond troubling’

WFAA’s “Jailed To Death” series exposed lack of medical care in Lasalle jails. DALLAS — An…

What in the world is ‘Keller Shake?’ Inside the district-wide competition to boost kids’ confidence

Keller ISD third and fourth grade students participated in the semifinals Thursday. KELLER, Texas — Meet…

Texas could get $276 million from opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy

Texas has joined a multibillion-dollar, multistate opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy — the latest development in…

Many churches use their pulpit to support or oppose political candidates

The 1954 Johnson Amendment, named for then-Texas Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, has long barred nonprofits, including…