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Operation Lone Star Continues Unprecedented Border Mission Into 2023
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Names Beauchamp Chair, Appoints Lane To Commission On State Emergency Communications
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Edwina Lane to the Commission on State Emergency Communications for a…
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Stopping President Biden’s Attacks On Permian Basin
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration removed a plan by the…
Appeals court to decide if First Amendment should have protected Laredo’s “big crazy lady” from arrest
Priscilla Villarreal was arrested over her Facebook postings. In a rare proceeding, the entire 5th U.S.…
Chip Roy, key McCarthy opponent, steps up as top negotiator in House speaker standoff
Roy has differentiated himself from peers like Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida,…
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…
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.…
McCarthy faces possible historic challenge in vote for Speaker
McCarthy is in line to replace Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but he heads into the vote…
Multimillion-dollar renovation planned for Alamodome this year
SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio is planning on millions of dollars in renovations…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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.…
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…
Musk’s Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council
Twitter informed the advisory board via email that it was disbanding it shortly before it was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Congress returns for busy lame-duck session
Much of the action will be playing out behind closed doors in private caucus meetings. WASHINGTON…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Glaciers from Yellowstone to Kilimanjaro are predicted to disappear by 2050
In North America and around the globe, 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites are home to glaciers.…
Under pressure from Congress, some states are making it easier for overseas troops to vote
This year’s midterm elections come ten years after Congress passed new laws and some states adopted…
‘Please step up’ Houston police, mayor ask for public’s help to find rapper TakeOff’s killer
HPD said TakeOff and Quavo of the Atlanta-based rap trio were at a private party at…
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…
Changes to ACA health insurance to keep in mind as enrollment for 2023 coverage begins
It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace…
Instagram users flood Twitter, say accounts were suspended
Users claimed their accounts were suddenly suspended, with no clear explanation as to why. Reports that…
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…
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…
In chaotic Texas court hearing, True the Vote leaders found in contempt
The ruling came after the conservative voting organization's leaders failed to provide specifics about the alleged…
So far, voter turnout in Texas lags behind 2018
Through the first four days of early voting in Texas, turnout in most of the state’s…
Black residents in Corpus Christi file a civil rights complaint to stop Texas’ first desalination plant
Since 2007, Hillcrest residents have sued to challenge plans for a sewage treatment plant in their…
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 --…
To Build a Theocracy
Facing I-45 north of Houston, next to a Lexus dealership, stands Grace Woodlands church. Inside, author…
Dispatcher’s ‘intuition’ may have saved Paul Pelosi, San Francisco’s police chief says
Updated October 28, 2022 at 12:36 PM ET An intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Members of Congress from Texas react to violent attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband, uptick in violence against lawmakers
Congress members from both sides of the aisle condemned the violence against Pelosi. DALLAS — Lawmakers…
Can Democrats in Tarrant County replicate the success they had in 2018 and 2020?
Democrats hope population growth and Republican infighting will help them win in the state’s third-most-populous county…
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…
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…
TribCast: Greg Abbott is a fundraising juggernaut, and is Lina Hidalgo in trouble?
On this week's podcast, James, Zach and Patrick discuss the governor's fundraising and a surprisingly competitive…
Luke Warford tries to break the Republican hold on the Railroad Commission by focusing on the power grid and climate change
One of three seats on the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the oil and gas industry,…
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…
After killing two Methodist Hospital employees, gunman reportedly reloaded weapon and started to walk into hallway before being shot, police say
Nestor Hernandez, 30, has been charged with capital murder. On parole for aggravated robbery, he was…
Texas Mexican Mafia general sentenced to 25 years in prison for distributing meth, heroin in SA area
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 25 years in prison…
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Veterans To Statewide Hiring Fair
Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas veterans, service members, and their spouses to participate in the…
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…
Republicans rally around Trump in Robstown
With early voting opening on Monday, Texas Republican candidates from the Coastal Bend, Rio Grade Valley…
Shooting Arrest of Democrat Nevada Senator and Mayoral Candidate’s Son Points to Sisolak’s Disastrous Policies on Crime
A Democrat Nevada state Senator, Pat Spearman, who is running for North Las Vegas Mayor, is…
Stunning New Poll in NY Governor’s Race Shows Great News for Zeldin
The gubernatorial race in New York was the sleeper race that not too many were paying…
The New ‘Pride Flag’ Is a Seizure-Causing Kaleidoscope of Color
I’ll start with some research on the origins of the Pride Flag, so here goes. You’re…
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…
Beloved San Antonio radio host Russell Rush dies after valiant cancer battle, family says
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT 12 is sending thoughts and prayers to Rush and his family. A…
Yo, Democrat Party: 80 Percent of Voters Oppose Gender ‘Reassignment’ Surgery on Children, Why Not You?
This turned out to be an unwittingly interesting week, for me. I wrote an article on…
New Democrat Cope Drops Over the Election, and the Goalposts Go Into the Sea
I warned you that things would get dumber for the election, and things are most certainly…
Another Business Closes up Shop in San Francisco, Cites Intolerable Crime Levels
Another San Francisco business has announced they will be pulling up stakes and moving out of…
Texas trooper fired for inaction during Uvalde school massacre
Some family members of the victims have already been notified. UVALDE, Texas — One of the…
Court temporarily blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness
The court ruled Friday that Biden’s plan to cancel thousands of dollars in student loan debt…
One More Crisis Under Biden Right Before the Election
So many things have gotten worse under Joe Biden. Yet there’s still one more crisis out…
‘Too Much at Stake’: Melodramatic Oprah Warns ‘Really Scary’ Things Will Happen if Stacey Adams Loses
If Stacey Yvonne Abrams, politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and former member of the Georgia House…
Biden Spins Yet Another Fable About His Background, Now on His Grandfather
I’ll have to admit, at this point I’m pretty steeped in the lies of Joe Biden.…
Meghan Markle Markets the Clothes From Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
Meghan Markle, Grand Gaslighter of the Royal Usurpers, has some stiff competition for the crassest celebrity…
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,…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Google for compiling Texans’ biometric data
The lawsuit, filed Thursday, claims Google illegally collects and indefinitely stores information about Texans' facial geometry…
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.…
Attorney General Ken Paxton opens lawsuit against Google for privacy violation
Paxton is accusing the tech giant of unlawfully capturing and using the biometric data of people…
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:…