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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
15 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting
Police said the drive-by shooters appeared to fire indiscriminately into the crowd. CHICAGO — As many…
Knoxville woman sounds the alarm on the warning signs of IBC
A breast cancer survivor wants you to know the signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer because they…
Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports on Sunday, cutting off urgently needed…
Will Southwest fly to new markets soon? Don’t count on it.
The airline is placing its focus on restoration of prior destinations after experiencing challenges stemming from…
Turmoil inside American Airlines pilot union puts possible deal in jeopardy
A possible violation of the union’s constitution and bylaws by its negotiating team could stall a…
‘Heartbreaking’: South Korea in shock as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Police said the victims were crushed by a large crowd pushing through a narrow street during…
Paul Pelosi told attacker he needed to use the bathroom, called 911 from there
"Where is Nancy?" the perpetrator called out before assaulting the speaker's husband with a hammer --…
50 dead, dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines
The worst storm impact so far was a mudslide that buried dozens of houses with as…
Texas Republicans in tight races open to rape and incest exceptions to abortion ban
In some battleground state legislative races, Republicans have been making overtures to those who believe the…
Webb telescope uncovers ‘cosmic knot’ of ancient galaxies
What scientists initially predicted was one galaxy is actually at least three, swirling at incredible speeds…
Gov. Abbott, legislators grant $15 million to help Uvalde rebuild after Robb Elementary shooting
AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislators have made a swift move to help…
Governor Abbott Announces $3.5 Million TWC Job Training Grant To Dallas College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Dallas College has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant from…
Do you know what makes a storm severe? ?
We’re no strangers to severe storms in San Antonio and South Central Texas. From giant hailstones,…
How we predict elections
POLITICO's politics editor Scott Bland breaks down what reporters covering the 2016 election learned and what…
The tech moguls who want to remake American politics
At a Miami conference, a new movement takes shape. But who will vote for it?
An Eleventh-Hour, Hail-Mary Climate Remedy
It’s another day on the Gulf Coast, and locals are fighting yet another fossil fuel infrastructure…
VIDEO: Erik Cantu’s family speaks publicly for first time since teen was shot by SAPD officer
SAN ANTONIO – The family of a teenager who was shot by a San Antonio police…
Corte en Rusia rechaza apelación de la basquetbolista Brittney Griner
El tiempo que Griner tendrá que purgar en prisión será recalculado para tener en cuenta su…
Who is Nestor Hernandez, the man charged with capital murder in the fatal shootings of two Methodist Hospital employees?
In 2015, Hernandez was given eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. The…
Cure for Baldness Could Be on the Horizon as Hair Cells Are Generated in a Lab
A team of researchers from Japan studying the processes of hair growth has successfully generated hair…
Breast cancer survivor, volunteer promotes nurse navigators to help early diagnosed patients
SAN ANTONIO – A breast cancer survivor is advising cancer patients on how to utilize resources…
How four Texas university systems are pitching themselves as the best new home for Stephen F. Austin State University
The SFA Board of Regents is expected to decide whether to join a system before the…
Texas should place more foster kids with families rather than in residential treatment, report finds
Residential treatment centers are meant to be a last resort for children in the state's care,…
The U.K. will have 5 prime ministers in just 6 years. What’s gone wrong?
LONDON — The United Kingdom used to be synonymous with stable, dependable, if sometimes dull, governance.…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation In October 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Feds take legal action against e-cigarette manufacturers skirting regulations
This is the first time the FDA has taken legal action to force companies to comply…
Both have deep Texas roots, but Sid Miller and Susan Hays offer stark contrast in fight for ag commissioner
The state's agriculture commissioner oversees a vast portfolio including farming and ranching, rural health care and…
IRS announces money-saving tax bracket changes due to inflation
Since tax rates are automatically adjusted for inflation, there will be a higher cutoff for all…
James Webb telescope captures famed Pillars of Creation in astonishing detail
The star-studded new image captures the famed pillars in near-infrared light, allowing NASA’s Webb telescope to…
Fetterman Releases New ‘Medical Record,’ but There’s a Big Problem
John Fetterman’s obvious cognitive issues following his massive stroke have become a top issue in the…
US Taxpayer Dollars Now Funding Drag Theater Performances in Ecuador
As U.S. tax dollar expenditures go, this has to rank fairly high up in the You…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $410,000 Career Training Grants To Brazosport College, Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than…
Vermont School District Retaliates Against Father Who Spoke out Against Allowing Biological Male to Use Girl’s Locker Room
Remember earlier this month when the news broke about a Vermont high school allowing a biologically…
Are Hydrogen Fueled Airliners Coming To Airports Near You? Don’t Hold Your Breath
Hydrogen-fueled aircraft seems like “Jetsons” science fiction. In some respects, they still are. American Airlines recently…
David Frum’s Take On Elon Possibly Pulling Starlink From Ukraine Is Full-Blown Insanity
How far is the establishment willing to go to ensure control and get what they want?…
Fordham Professor Tells MSNBC Whether Racist Hispanics Are Therefore White
Is there a difference between racist and white? A New York professor has an idea. Tanya…
Moore to the Point – Ultamate Insult
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, October 19th. Audio included…
The Biden Administration Demands Arizona Stop Doing the Federal Government’s Job on the Border
In the ongoing battle between the federal government and states along the southern border, the Biden…
Bexar County sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are crime victims, clearing path for special visas
The move clears a pathway for those people to get a special visa to stay in…
Tim Allen Sends the Left Into a Tizzy When He Takes on the ‘Woke’
Actor Tim Allen is not your typical Hollywood actor. One of the things that sets him…
Woman called daughter ‘evil’ as she cut her throat, suffocated her at Tomball-area park, documents say
Melissa Towne, 37, brought her unresponsive daughter to the hospital with a bag around her head…
Two School of Medicine departments change their names
Two departments within the Texas A&M School of Medicine (Molecular and Cellular Medicine and of Primary…
ABC Panel Erupts Into Chaos After Chris Christie Dismantles the Credibility of Jan. 6 Committee
Former Gov. Chris Christie created a firestorm on ABC News’ “This Week With George Stephanopoulos” on…
Asian Americans are one of Texas’ fastest-growing demographics. But they feel ignored by politicians.
Asian American and Pacific Islander voters said that candidates don’t often reach out — and that…
FBI Arrests and Charges 87-Year-Old Concentration Camp Survivor Who Protested at Abortion Clinic
The FBI has arrested and charged four pro-life activists after a March 2021 “abortion rescue” event…
Biden Melts Minds Talking Gender, Lies Repeatedly About the Economy
Joe Biden is apparently in a running battle with John Fetterman to prove who the most…
Virginia Parents Could Face Felony Charges for Not Affirming Their Children’s LGBTQ Identity
It was only a matter of time, wasn’t it? If a Virginia lawmaker gets her way,…
Climate Activists Throw Soup On Van Gogh Painting, Glue Themselves to Wall With Oil-Based Product
Like it or not, petroleum fuels the planet, and it will for the foreseeable future. Climate…
AOC Melts Down as Both Left and Right School Her on Her Hypocrisy
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) had a good comeuppance on Wednesday when she was shouted down at…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
If Information Is King, America’s Mainstream Media Are the Court Jesters
Information is king. When people are fully informed about situations, circumstances, elections, etc., they are equipped…
Poll: GOP Leading in Competitive Districts, Plus Even More Bad News for Dems
We’ve seen a lot of positive movement for Republicans in both the Senate and the House…
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to Rule the World and He’s Getting Closer Than You Think
I realize the headline for this article sounds bombastic and not the least bit clickbaity but…
NEW: Stunning Revelation About How the FBI Tried to Take Down Donald Trump Prior to His 2016 Election
Just when you start to think the FBI couldn’t be exposed as any more corrupt, another…
Astonishing New Poll Reveals How Many Americans Including Dems Think Biden Has Mental Issues
Joe Biden has had problems since before he got into office with incoherence and mental issues.…
NASA Invites Media to Discuss New Science, Commercial Study Today
NASA will hold a media teleconference today at 4:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Sept. 29, to discuss…
FBI Agents Who Helped Scuttle Hunter Biden Story Exposed
Back in August, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made a damning admission while appearing on Joe Rogan’s…
Mexico’s armed forces are becoming increasingly powerful under its president
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The role of the military in civilian life is growing in Mexico. Lawmakers…
‘Rational Ground’: Inside the World of People Fighting COVID Insanity
While many of our leaders spent the last two years crafting devastating lockdowns and freedom-killing edicts,…
Florida Contradicts the Cult, Tells Younger Men Not to Get the mRNA Vaccines
In a move sure to set hair aflame, Florida’s Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, has…
Dems in Big Trouble in Senate Battleground States Because of Biden
We’ve been covering a lot of data points that are moving in the direction of the…
Uvalde CISD suspends entire district police department; superintendent to retire
UCISD Superintendent Hal Harrell has announced that he will retire just as the district suspended “all…
Sharon Osbourne Defends Kanye, Wants the Thousands She Gave Black Lives Matter Back
Former “The Talk” hostess and wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne is declaring herself to be a…
Candace Owens Announces Release of Searing New BLM Documentary, ‘The Greatest Lie Ever Sold’
Let the racist attacks against conservative influencer Candace Owens begin. Oh, wait — the attacks against…
First Lawsuit Drops Against AB 2098, California’s Doctor-Muzzling, Anti-Free Speech Bill
The moment California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2098, which effectively tells the state’s doctors that…
Gov. Greg Abbott appoints first school safety chief four months after Uvalde shooting
John P. Scott, a former U.S. Secret Service agent, is tasked with ensuring Texas schools implement…
Liberal Media and CCP Freak Out Over Elon Musk Twitter Deal Going Through
Elon Musk has agreed to go ahead with the deal to buy Twitter at the original…
Velma from Scooby-Doo Is Now a Lesbian, Exposing Massive Hypocrisy from LGBT Writers
The left is out to normalize LGBT stuff to your kid, and the entertainment industry is…
BREAKING: Gunman Carries out Mass Shooting Near Philadelphia High School, Killing 1
A mass shooter reportedly opened fire near Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, injuring three people and…
NASA Sets TV Coverage for Crewed Soyuz Mission to Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage of key events as a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts launch…
EPA may try to block what could be the first seawater desalination plant built in Texas
Citing water quality concerns, the Environmental Protection Agency may refuse to recognize a permit that Texas…
Report: Christian University Hosts ‘White Accountability Groups’ to ‘Interrupt Internalized Dominance’
In Christianity, accountability is a common concept. But one faith-based school is employing it in a…
Petulant White House Is Really Upset With Fox News Reporter Bill Melugin
As RedState reported on Tuesday, the United States has now had more than two million apprehensions…
At one last reunion, veterans of La Raza Unida political movement pass along their torch
Born from the Chicano movement of the 1960s, La Raza Unida helped coalesce Texas Latino power…
For the Kids: 850 More NYC Teachers Fired for Refusing COVID Vax
It’s like a headline out of the past: more than 850 teachers and classroom aides have…
Astronauts Could 3D-Print Tools on Mars Made From Martian Dust, Says Exciting New Study
We could 3D-print tools on Mars made from the planet itself—and the exciting experiment could change…
San Antonio doctors warn of increase in respiratory viruses as we enter an early flu season
SAN ANTONIO – Flu season this year is unlike any we’ve seen before. Last year’s season…
Ted Cruz Suggests 3 Locations for Abbott and DeSantis to Deposit Illegal Aliens
As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis send busloads of illegal aliens to…
Puerto Rico is under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Fiona approaches
Updated September 17, 2022 at 11:54 AM ET HAVANA — Tropical Storm Fiona was expected to…
Court upholds controversial Texas social media law
The decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is likely to set up a…
New Orleans Steals the Title From St. Louis, Is Now America’s Murder Capital
You thought Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago were bad, but it’s actually the “Big Easy”…
Hispanic Texans may now be the state’s largest demographic group, new census data shows
For years, the state’s Hispanic population has grown significantly faster than the white population. THE TEXAS…
College Professor Steps Away From Teaching After His Mandarin Sounds Like the N-Word
A California college professor has vacated his position after speaking what sounded like a wicked word.…
“It needs to stop”: Mass shooting sparks a wave of political activism in Uvalde
The father of one shooting victim has launched a write-in campaign for county commissioner. Other parents…
Website aims to make pollution permit information more accessible in Houston
Texas' environmental regulators make it tricky for residents to track, or speak out against, industrial projects…
Hispanic Texans may now be the state’s largest demographic group, new census data shows
For years, the state's Hispanic population has grown significantly faster than the white population. The new…
Biden approval rises sharply ahead of midterms: AP-NORC poll
Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven by a…
7 Texas DPS officers to be investigated in Uvalde shooting response
The five law enforcement officials have been referred to the state Inspector General’s Office for a…
Queen Elizabeth II lies in state after solemn procession
Thousands lined the path from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament to pay respects to…
Photos: What Texas’ educator shortage looks like for one pre-K teacher
Last school year, Michelle Cardenas was tasked with teaching two pre-K classes at the same time.…
‘Scooby-Doo’ Character Will No Longer Call the Cops — That Would Be Racist
Is it racist to call the police? Judging by a video game’s update, it seems the…
Clear Channel co-founder and philanthropist Lowry Mays has died
SAN ANTONIO – Lowry Mays, who helped build what would ultimately become iHeartMedia, has passed away…
T-Squared: Three reporters are joining us to cover law, democracy and environment
Roxanna Asgarian will cover law and courts, Robert Downen will cover challenges to democracy and Alejandra…
Watch: DeSantis’ Opponent Compares Himself to Zelensky and Jesus Christ During Bizarre Campaign Speech
As it stands now, things look good for Ron DeSantis’ re-election prospects. Florida’s popular Republican governor…
In lawsuit, UT-Austin professor accuses Texas A&M faculty program of discriminating against white and Asian men
UT-Austin professor Richard Lowery is represented by America First Legal -- a group created by Stephen…
Supreme Court Says Jewish University Doesn’t Have to ‘Accommodate’ LGBTQIA2S+ Student Group Because of Religion
The US Supreme Court delivered a temporary victory for a Jewish university under assault by the…
Visa to start categorizing gun shop sales separately
The move disclosed Saturday marks a major win for gun control advocates. NEW YORK — Payment…
WATCH: The Ugly, Dirty, Nasty Truth About the Effort to Trans Children
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jeff Myer, president of Summit Ministries, and Brandon Schowalter,…
Texas could tie community college funding to student outcomes
A commission tasked by the Texas Legislature to recommend new ways to fund community colleges is…
Gov. Greg Abbott deploys state troopers to “anti-gang effort” in Uvalde after two juveniles are injured in shooting
The two victims of a Thursday shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park are being treated in San…
Politics and pandemic are driving Texas teachers to consider quitting, survey finds
An online survey of 1,291 teachers by the Charles Butt Foundation shows more teacher dissatisfaction as…
Parents demand Fort Worth area districts remove ‘In God We Trust’ signs from schools
FORT WORTH -- The Austin-based Kaplan Law Firm delivered cease and desist notices to four North…
“It’s destroying me”: Storm after storm, climate change increases strain on Texans’ mental health
Tens of thousands of coastal Texas residents have survived repeated extreme weather events including Hurricane Harvey.…