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Hate Texas? Get over it. Why so many people are moving to the Lone Star State.
Not fully in the South and not entirely in the West, Texas is its own thing…
Elon Musk Agrees With Jerry Seinfeld That Comedy on TV Is Not Funny Anymore
The push to keep Free Speech alive and thriving continues to move forward with the…
TURNER: Where Is James Bond When We Need Him? (The Congress Should Do Something.)
He’s…back. Guess who is behind the “protesting” – really, antisemitic, anti-Israel, anti-American rioting – that…
Tornadoes, Flooding In Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas
Play Homes were damaged in Oklahoma. Wind gusts up to 70 mph were reported in…
Top Aide to Russia’s Defense Minister Arrested for Corruption and Maybe Treason. What’s Going on?
Russia arrested Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov Tuesday on suspicion of large-scale bribery. Ivanov is…
GOP mulls next move after Kansas governor vetoes effort to help Texas in border security fight
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ governor is blocking an attempt by Republican legislators to give the…
Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did onl…
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Will Trump Break Up Climate Change Doom-Mongering Federal Weather Agency?
Where is the constitutional authorization for the federal government to forecast the weather? Former President…
Judge Calls Antifa-Linked John Sullivan an ‘Agent of Chaos,’ Sentences Him to 6 Years for Capitol Riot
John Sullivan, aka JaydenX, a 29-year-old from Utah, was sentenced on Friday for his role…
Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters
AUSTIN — As word got out that pro-Palestinian protesters were planning to occupy a lawn on…
Another Republican Rep Announces Retirement Before the Elections, but There’s a Silver Lining
Florida Rep. Bill Posey (R) has announced that he’s had a change in plans about…
Proposed Kansas Gender-Affirming Care Ban Would Also Ban Social Transition Advocacy
Medicine isn’t an area where advocacy should even be a consideration. Unfortunately, that’s not always…
WHISTLEBLOWER: LA DA Gascon Illegally Dropped Charges Against CEO of China-Linked Election Software Firm
A Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County DA George Gascón’s office has filed a…
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales amid primary runoff…
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Republican Party of Texas Taking Formal Measures to Close Primaries
Republican Party of Texas Chairman Matt Rinaldi announced this week that the party has begun a…
Justice Department Again Refuses to Turn Over Recording of Biden-Hur Interview. Contempt Could Be Next
In an ongoing squabble on Capitol Hill (when isn’t there an ongoing squabble on Capitol Hill?)…
Trans teacher ban? Texas GOP floats idea after Abbott comments
Gov. Greg Abbott suggested over the weekend that Texas public school teachers should not…
Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated — during and after life in state care
Story by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune, Video and photos by Greta Díaz González Vázquez, The…
Two Lawsuits, in Texas and Idaho, Highlight Fight Over Emergency Medicine Law
Federal trial judges in Texas and Idaho came to opposite conclusions in a battle between conservative…
North Texas Senate runoff creates strange bedfellows, divides usual a…
The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28…
Gov. Abbott discusses school voucher push, Texas GOP division
Abbott said he wants to add $6 billion to public education
Groups propose revamped border security, asylum plan
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Controlling security along the Southwest border and treating asylum-seekers humanely…
Bitter Pill: Pew Polling Shows 62 Percent of Biden Voters Don’t Want Either Candidate on Ballot
In a development that should come as a surprise to no one who has been…
Skyscrapers on Panther Island? Fort Worth council will allow taller buildings
Developers will be allowed to construct buildings as tall as 20 stories in a small…
Judicial Watch Sues Energy Department for Records on Retroactive Termination of President Trump’s Security Clearance
Judicial Watch filed the lawsuit after the Energy Department failed to comply with a January 18 …
Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Urge Biden Admin. to Protect Jewish Students from Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
The senators requested Attorney General Garland and Secretary Cardona provide an update on efforts to protect…
New Hampshire National Guard encounters new challenges at Texas border
Bulletin writer Annmarie Timmins will be reporting from Eagle Pass, Texas, this week, in collaboration…
Shocking Twist: Judge Dismisses Cases of Illegal Immigrants for Riot at Southern Border
A county judge has dismissed charges against illegal immigrants who were arrested and charged for…
Stunning Arrest: Minnesota State Senator Charged With Burglary Over Father’s Belongings
A Democratic Minnesota state senator is facing charges related to a burglary at a home…
Trump Risks Contempt Charges Over Alleged Violations of Gag Order in NY Hush Money Trial
Former President Donald Trump could be facing contempt of court over allegations that he violated…
Republican infighting, battle over Texas speakership results of national political trend
Republicans vying for a seat in the Texas House are looking to settle a political score…
Former Obama Senior Advisor Charged With Child Sex Offenses in British Court
On Friday, a former senior policy advisor to the Obama administration appeared in a British…
Texas Nationalist Movement warns Civil War film could become reality in near future
click to enlarge Shuttersrock / Gallagher Photography Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol during the January…
The U.S. Faces a Far Worse Impact Than Garble From Joe Biden’s Mental Decay
Much of the growing concern about President Joe Biden’s overall decline has focused on his…
Bill Maher Skewers Woke NPR CEO in Humorous Bit That Calls Out the Problem
We’ve been reporting on the mess over at NPR. It started when one of their…
New York Cancels Three Major Offshore Wind Projects, Joe Biden Hardest Hit
Joe Biden’s green energy plans just took another hit as three large New York offshore…
It’s ‘Vietnam All Over Again’ As Defense Department Prepares to Beef Up Number of US Advisers in Ukraine
The Department of Defense is considering upping the number of US military advisers stationed in…
Jail Time Now Possible If Drivers Don’t Move Over or Slow Down
Changes to the law went into effect on Sept. 1, 2023
NY AG’s Office Asks Judge Engoron to Void Trump’s $175M Bond in Civil Fraud Case
It appeared in late March that the wrangling over former President Donald Trump’s ability to…
BREAKING: Reports of Israel Carrying Out New Bombing in Iraq (Video)
Just one day after Israel made good on its promise to strike back at Iran for…
Michigan Elementary School Defends Teaching Gender Theory, Pronouns to Grade-Schoolers
There’s a time and a place for everything, and it’s called college. Elementary schools, on…
Unhinged Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump of Wanting to Be Like Vlad and Murder His Enemies
Appearing on election lawyer Marc Elias‘ podcast “Democracy Docket” in an episode that dropped Friday,…
Justice Department Seizes 4 Web Domains Used to Create Over 40k Spoofed Websites
“Together with our international partners, the Justice Department has disrupted another cybercrime scheme originating from Russia…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rules the Texas Senate. Now he seeks influence in the House
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wields vast power in the Texas Senate with a warm…
Ken Paxton disciplinary case can proceed, Texas court rules
The State Bar accused Paxton in 2022 of falsely claiming he had substantial evidence that…
Navarrette: Texas is Hispanic, and that’s not going to change
Demographics are destiny, they say, but apparently destiny can sometimes be derailed or distorted—that is, if…
Governor Abbott Named To 2024 TIME100 List Of Most Influential People In The World
“We have worked tirelessly to ensure Texas remains a beacon of freedom and opportunity for…
Texas official says migrants seek federal patrols that will let them in, avoid state guards ‘at all costs’
Dr. Phil visited Eagle Pass in Texas, where he spoke with multiple local border officials…
Migrant arrested in Zapata, Texas, connected to Texas Rangers murder probe
Border Patrol agents arrested a migrant in a rural South Texas border county who officials…
County judge calls on Texas to process, jail its own migrants
Citing a lack of resources, El Paso County officials are asking Texas to use its…
Congressional ‘border crisis’ hearing includes Tarrant County sheriff, no one from the border
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn was one of two sheriffs at a “borer crisis” hearing,…
Federal judge fines Texas child welfare agency $100K per day for fost…
It is the third time the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, which manages the…
Texas Gov. Abbott blasts Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border crisis: ‘Bunch of lies’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sat down with FOX4 News to discuss second attempt to impeach…
South Texas border officials request info on ‘missing water’
Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez has asked federal and state officials to account for water…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well…
Challengers sign ‘contract with Texas’ to push the legislature more conservative
The contract calls for candidates for House Speaker to solicit support from only Republicans and to…
Blinken meets with Texas lawmakers over Mexico’s water debt
A bipartisan group of South Texas lawmakers on Thursday spoke with U.S. Secretary of State…
Texas officials report dramatic drop in illegal border crossings at Eagle Pass park
Shelby Park had reached a boiling point with unprecedented amounts of migrants who crossed the…
Conservatives Come For Texas Rep. Who Suggested Tax Break as Reparations for Black People. Is She Right?
Congresswoman Jazmine Crockett suggested that letting Black Americans temporarily not pay taxes as a form of…
Louisiana proposes bill similar to Texas’ migrant arrest law
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s Republican-controlled Senate advanced a bill Monday that would empower state…
Texas Attorney General sues to stop guaranteed income program
He described the program as a “socialist experiment.”
Gov. Celebrates Hundreds of Megawatts Added at LCRA Peaker Power Plant Groundbreaking
Addressing a crowd of business and energy leaders, the Governor touted the critical role the…
Governor Abbott Champions Texas’ Electric Grid At Texas Electricity Policy Summit In Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas’ ongoing efforts to bolster the electric grid to support the…
TX city will be first in total darkness during eclipse
The South Texas border town of Eagle Pass is where Monday’s total eclipse of the…
Indian Biologist Finds Beautiful Blue Gecko, Named the New Species ‘vangoghgi’
In India’s remote Western Ghats, a gorgeous blue and yellow gecko species has been named in…
Dutch couple makes trip to Texas for fourth solar eclipse
MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — Even though the day is starting off cloudy in the…
Marsha Blackburn Report: Witnessing President Joe Biden’s Border Crisis In Eagle Pass, Texas – Clarksville Online – Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information
Washington, D.C. – After taking office, President Joe Biden issued 94 executive actions in the…
Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Emergency Response Resources Amid Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency…
Mayor of Texas border town resigns after arrested on drug trafficking charges
Progreso Mayor Gerardo “Jerry” Alanis resigned, nearly three weeks after Homeland Security Investigations arrested him…
Power lines keep causing wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, but safety and maintenance is a ‘no man’s land’
PAMPA, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – In February and March 2024, the Texas Panhandle and High Plains…
Texas Deploys More Than 100 Miles Of Razor Wire To Secure Border | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
The state of Texas continues to secure the border and do the job the Biden…
Texas National Guard member charged with human smuggling
Savion Johnson, 26, is charged with evading arrest, smuggling of persons and unlawful carry of…
AG Ken Paxton says Texas ‘did not make any concession’ during hearing on Senate Bill 4
“Now, to be fair, maybe Texas went too far,” Nielson said, which later ignited Paxton’s…
Cartel feud at Mexico’s southern border placing migrants and civilians in jeopardy
Two recent mass-casualty events illustrate the year-old feud between two Mexican drug cartels for control…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jarvis Anderson, Elizabeth Rainey, and Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts…
Ted Cruz warns Democrats have sights set on Texas in November
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned backers Tuesday that Democrats have their sights set on his home…
Abrupt Closure of California Trucking Firm Leaves Hundreds in Limbo
Founded 70 years ago, Tony’s Express is a reputable name in the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier…
Influential conservative PAC wades into Texas Legislature primaries
Club for Growth announced it will spend $4 million on a TV ad targeting five anti-school…
Appeals court to decide if Texas immigration law violates constitution
The Texas immigration law known as SB4 is currently on hold as it goes through the…
Border crisis worsens as Mexico dries out south Texas farmers
(The Center Square) – The border crisis continues to worsen as the Mexican government dries…
Texas charges more migrants for cutting razor wire at border
Texas continues to criminally charge migrants allegedly caught disabling razor wire placed along the Rio…
Texas installs more razor wire fencing along border
Fox News national correspondent Matt Finn reports on how border officials in El Paso, Texas,…
Human Smuggling Family Admits to Over $2M Money Laundering Conspiracy
The conspiracy involved a sophisticated network of alien smugglers across the United States utilizing commercial…
With Texas’ border law in limbo, some migrants are worried. Others are undaunted
An appeals court will hear arguments this week on Texas’ new border enforcement law. With the…
Arkansas National Guard deploying guardsmen to Texas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is deploying dozens of Arkansas National Guardsmen to Texas. Read More …
Migrants charged in border wall riot will stay in jail
Thirty-nine migrants charged by Texas with rioting at the border wall will not get their…
Arizona Republicans really want Texas-style border enforcement measure
Not content with all the social and political issues they already are putting to voters…
Judge Releases Migrants Who Overwhelmed Texas National Guard in Border Stampede
An El Paso judge on Easter Sunday ordered Texas authorities release some of the illegal…
Texas judge allows release of migrants arrested after border stampede
A judge in Texas ordered the release of migrants accused in a “border riot” where the…
Illegal migrants accused in border stampede released by El Paso judge on Easter Sunday
A judge in El Paso has ordered the release of the illegal migrants charged with…
State of Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton strikes deal, avoids criminal trial
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Teas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared in court last week to mark…
Texas lawmakers and agency leaders experiment, ponder policies for an AI future
Agencies like the Texas Department of Transportation are using the technology to react to…
Gov. Kim Reynolds deploys National Guard, law enforcement to U.S. southern border in Texas
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to deploy state National Guard and law enforcement officers to…
700 National Guard troops ‘surged’ to El Paso after migrants breached concertina wire
The deployment announced Friday includes troops from the newly former Texas Tactical Border Force. Read…
Arkansas National Guard border detachment slated to depart April 1
Plans have been set for a detachment of Arkansas National Guard troops to deploy to…
Migrants stage Passion of the Christ at border wall
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Carrying the flags of several Latin American countries and…
Another red state moves a step closer to enacting Texas-style anti-illegal immigration bill
Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a bill modeled on a new Texas law allowing…
Texas AG Paxton probes Boeing supplier, takes aim at DEI practices
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is investigating a major supplier of aerospace company Boeing, whose flagship…
Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Mexico crackdown, no spring migration increase, Texas, Guatemala
Mexico’s intensified enforcement delays the United States’ expected spring migration increase; Insights from CBP’s February…
Texas border officers seize $1.1M in meth from vehicle quarter panels during bust
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1.1 million of methamphetamine from the quarter…
First Responder Salute: Texas A&M University Police Assistant Chief graduates FBI National Academy
The Texas A&M University Police Department’s Asst. Chief Ed Costello graduated as a member of the…
Speaker Johnson meets Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to talk border security legislation
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) met Thursday to discuss…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In March 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Declaration In March 2024TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Appeals Court Rules Against Texas in Clash Over Migrant Arrest Law
The decision in favor of the federal government left in place a trial court injunction blocking…
Texas law that allows arrest of migrants suspected of illegally crossing border to remain on hold
The law would allow the state to arrest and deport migrants suspected of illegally entering…
Governor Abbott Launches Texas Space Commission
Governor Greg Abbott today launched the Texas Space Commission and announced the inaugural members of the…
Can Texas National Guard shoot migrants crossing border?
Immigration enforcement “appears to be a moving target due to recent challenges to that authority,”…