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Dan Patrick diagnosed with viral pneumonia as lawmakers ready for another possible session
“He will be recovering and working from home until he can resume his full-time schedule,” Patrick’s…
You Won’t Be Surprised to Learn That George Soros Is Bankrolling Pro-Hamas Protests
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Texas House Speaker, lawmakers tour border as they consider spending $1.5B on walls
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan was among a group of Republicans who toured the border here…
Abbott calls for legislature to address school choice, border in third special session
Gov. Greg Abbott officially issued his proclamation for the third special session of the Texas legislature.…
Entrepreneur Has Big Ideas on a Texas That Becomes ‘Plant-Based Protein Capital’
All Y’alls Foods founder talks about what inspired him to create a plant-based meat alternative in…
Heat Wave
Long-term impacts assuming average summer temperatures one degree above the historical average through 2050 were also…
Abbott sued over Rio Grande buoy barrier just as he prepares to deploy it
An Eagle Pass resident and kayak business operator filed the suite just before the first…
Elon Musk Is Dropping the Legal Hammer on Meta’s New ‘Threads’ Imitation of Twitter
It was a very good thing for free speech when Elon Musk took over Twitter. That…
Here Comes the Sun: Back to Back Solar Flares May Trigger Intense Auroras, Radio Blackouts on Friday
I may have shared this before, but I’m a bit of a space nerd. Or maybe…
I’m Not Saying It’s Aliens, But…
Extraordinary claims of aliens visiting Earth require extraordinary proof. I haven’t seen any yet.
EV Charger Installs in The U.S. Poised to Grow Fourfold by 2027
According to the inaugural North American EV charging infrastructure monitor, Tesla and ChargePoint dominate the market, with…
ERCOT asks for ‘voluntary conservation’ amid extreme heat in Central Texas
A voluntary conservation notice from ERCOT is in effect from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20th.
Wilson County urges action to secure border
When Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution June 12 to join in a consortium with…
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as high temperatures lead to rise in electrical demand
SAN ANTONIO – The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch on Tuesday that…
Texas producers hope debt limit deal puts oil and gas projects on the fast track
Some Texas Republicans backed the debt ceiling compromise because of oil and gas permitting changes.
With Abbott’s Signature, Texas Will No Longer Require Personal Vehicle Inspections After 2025
Texans would eventually no longer be required to take non-commercial vehicles to the inspection station, if…
Texas considers new bill that could severely limit residents’ use of solar power: ‘[It] would turn all of Texas into an HOA’
“Those Texans might get less if their neighbors protest." Texas considers new bill that could severely…
It’s bee-swarming season. Stay out of their way.
When a honeybee colony becomes overcrowded, the queen and hundreds — or sometimes thousands — of…
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the many precautions Texans…
Local Government – 5/12/2023
Time: 8:30 AM, Location: E1.028 (Hearing Room) ** REVISION **SENATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING…
ACLU of Texas Responds to Anti-Immigrant Border Bills Advancing to
AUSTIN, Texas — Legislators in the Texas House voted Tuesday night to advance a series of…
How federally dependent is Texas compared to other US states in 2023?
Have you ever wondered just how federally dependent the state you live in is? Well, you’re…
Governor Abbott Announces Education Freedom For All Texans As Emergency Item
Governor Abbott Announces Education Freedom For All Texans As Emergency ItemGovernor Greg Abbott tonight announced education…
EPA Backs Down from Permian Air Pollution Crackdown
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate,…
‘Get your home in Frisco now’: A new Universal Studios theme park will mean higher home prices. Experts say to get in now
For people hoping to purchase homes in Frisco, one realtor said her advice is to get…
San Antonio has more green space than any other major Texas city, report finds
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio was recently ranked as the No. 1 city in Texas with…
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,…
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…
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…
GOP lawmakers respond to Trump’s dinner with white nationalist Fuentes
GOP lawmakers respond to Trump's dinner with white nationalist Fuentes lead image
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…
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…
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…
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…
Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports on Sunday, cutting off urgently needed…
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,…
Texas trooper fired for inaction during Uvalde school massacre
Some family members of the victims have already been notified. UVALDE, Texas — One of the…
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…
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?…
Biden’s Take on Gas Prices in Los Angeles Goes off the Rails
Joe Biden was in Los Angeles, California at the end of the week. I covered some…
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:…
January 6th Committee Subpoenas Donald Trump, Former President Reportedly ‘Loves the Idea’
On Thursday, the January 6th Select Committee rolled out its last, desperate attempt to “get” former…
Pfizer Executive Admits They and the White House Lied About Vaccine Efficacy
For the most part, COVID-19 has receded into the background as an issue for Americans. For…
Kamala Accidentally KOs Herself and Joe Biden on ‘Late Night’
Kamala Harris appeared with Seth Myers on “Late Night” on Monday night. Yes, it’s late night…
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…
MSNBC ‘Uncovers’ Sinister Saudi Plot to Force High Gas Prices to Help GOP in Midterms or Something
Let’s first tick through Joe Biden‘s scapegoats for his intentionally created energy crisis which of course…
White House ‘Having a Spasm and Panicking’ Over OPEC Oil Cut
A looming OPEC cut in oil production has the White House hyperventilating, and for good reason.…
Texas’ second-largest solar farm being built outside of Houston
Solar farms are becoming more and more attractive because of the rising cost of natural gas.…
Energy costs expected to rise 17% this winter, low-income households will be hit hardest, report finds
SAN ANTONIO – A new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) says home…
5 numbers that show Hurricane Fiona’s devastating impact on Puerto Rico
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona walloping Puerto Rico, communities are underwater, bridges and roads destroyed,…
Biden Warns Putin Against Use of Nukes: ‘Don’t. Don’t. Don’t.’
Excerpts from a CBS 60 Minutes episode set to air Sunday show President Joe Biden issuing…
Big Tex fit check: The new shirt is out! We’re grading this outfit compared to his past ones
The beacon of the State Fair of Texas is getting a wardrobe change in 2022. DALLAS…
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…
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Assistance After North Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request…
Comptroller, railroad commissioner, lieutenant governor: What do Texas state officials actually do?
For example, members of the Railroad Commission don't deal with railroads. Here's what the many officials…
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…
Authorities arrest North Dallas doctor accused of tampering with IV bags
Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr. faces federal charges in the death of a fellow Baylor Scott…
Biden Adds Insult to Injury by Lying About Inflation and Celebrating Making It Worse
We saw the bad news about the rise in August in the CPI. That isn’t going…
Justice Dept. says it would accept Trump pick for special master
DOJ lawyers said Raymond Dearie indicated that he “could perform the work expeditiously” if appointed. WASHINGTON…
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…
Strong 7.6-magniture earthquake detected in Papua New Guinea
NOAA has since advised there is no tsunami threat for the area. WASHINGTON — Renagi Ravu…
Pecan farmers get caught in power vacuum on Texas border
Abbott, who is seeking a third term, launched his multibillion-dollar “Operation Lone Star” last year, creating…
Texas gas companies face fines up to $1 million for failing to prepare for extreme weather
Critics are skeptical about whether the new rules by the Railroad Commission will prevent another catastrophe…
Putin’s War. Week 26: A Bizarre Assassination in Moscow, a Nuclear Power Plant Held Hostage, and Ukraine Launches (Maybe) Its First Offensive
Here we are, 26.5 weeks into Vladimir Putin’s 3-day cakewalk to Kiev. I haven’t done this…
California’s Ban of Gas-Powered Vehicles Likely Illegal, Unrealistic
California plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. In 2021, California required 12…
Gas bills will be higher this winter, Atmos Energy says
Atmos Energy warned its customers the bills would be going up due to the cost of…
Scientists Invent Ultra-Thin Battery-Like Device that Generates Electricity from Air Moisture—Perfect for Health Monitors
Imagine being able to generate electricity by harnessing moisture in the air around you with just…