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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton comes to Jasper County with David Covey
Drain the swamp in not only Washington, but also Austin was the message from David Covey…
How Houston’s west side has emerged as energy sector hotspot
Hybrid work and industry consolidation have companies rethinking the workplace.
Abbott calls for ban on gender non-conforming teachers, LGBTQ+ educators respond
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference on March 15, 2023 in Austin, Texas.…
Texas Shows How to Prevent a Campus Takeover
Given the Marxist fixation with seizing power, it’s strange that woke university administrators can’t seem to…
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…
‘It’s crazy’ | Gov. Abbott touts restricting transgender teachers’ attire, sparking outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates
Sofia Sepulveda of Equality Texas, said any legislation introduced would face legal challenges due to a…
To debate or not debate? Dade Phelan, David Covey trade blame over lack of political forum
Both candidates are blaming each other for skirting the opportunity to address Southeast Texas voters in…
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…
Texas drops requests for minors’ gender-affirming care records from Seattle hospital
Texas AG Ken Paxton has agreed to drop requests that a Seattle hospital turn over records…
How to Fix the Right-Wing Racket in the Texas Courts
The Fifth Circuit’s become little more than a junior varsity version of the Supreme Court. Sending…
New Laws and Policies in Texas Lessen Foster Care Reliance
In Texas, policy changes and state legislation has lessened the state’s reliance on foster care.
Here’s how the Supreme Court abortion case could affect Texas
The case involves Idaho’s abortion ban but will have implications for Texas, where…
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…
DEI firings at Texas schools send ripples through faculty, students
Texas is among several states that have rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion — or DEI…
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…
Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment
The battle between Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and the GOP’s right flank is heating up, with…
Gov. Abbott discusses school voucher push, Texas GOP division
Abbott said he wants to add $6 billion to public education
Texas Sets A New Business Record | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Texas is continuing to lead the way on economic development, showing that conservative government really does…
Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from d…
Abbott made the remarks as he recounted the story of a male teacher in North Texas…
Children’s advocacy group urges federal court to keep block on Texas bill that bans some drag shows
A federal court blocked the law, Senate Bill 12, late last year. But the Texas Attorney…
Carabiner Collections fighting Texas book bans with community-run library
Community library started in the College Station area.
The Far Right Has Proposed a Twelve-Point Plan to Make the Texas House More Extreme
Twenty-five prospective legislators have signed a pledge to block Democrats from all influence in Texas’s lower…
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…
Morning Briefing Texas April 23
Good morning, Texas. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Enjoy the calm…
Lawsuit accuses Texas of ‘horrific’ treatment of inmates in un-air conditioned prisons
click to enlarge UnSplash / Taylor Brandon Last summer, inmates posted TikToks videos of themselves soaking…
Texas Politics Leave Transgender Foster Youth Isolated
Isabella Morningstar talks with Marcus Anthony, a case manager at Thrive Youth Center in San Antonio…
Texans in U.S. House react to chamber’s passage of foreign aid package
WASHINGTON — On Capitol Hill, the Senate is preparing to take up a foreign aid package…
Program to give $500 monthly payments to some residents on hold
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Harris County, which includes Houston, to…
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 North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine funding
As they head into a Republican primary runoff for an open congressional seat, state Rep. Craig…
Covey Exposes Blue Influence in Texas
April 22, 2024 In a revealing interview with conservative talk show host Joe Pags, David Covey…
Seattle Children’s Hospital won’t have to provide trans patient recor…
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Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand…
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…
Fighting for a Fair Wage in Texas
Every day for more than two months, we’ve been on the picket line in Texas. No…
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…
Gov. Greg Abbott Wants to ‘End’ Trans Teachers Expressing Their Gender in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that he wants to end transgender and gender nonconforming individuals from…
Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Migration declined in March, Mayorkas impeachment thwarted, Darién Gap, National Guard in Texas
With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the…
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…
Republican infighting, battle over Texas speakership results of national political trend
The fervor of far-right candidates collided with a broader effort by some House Republicans seeking to…
Tarrant County Texas House seat sees a rematch in May runoff election
Tarrant County Tarrant County Texas House seat sees a rematch in May runoff election By Phil…
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…
Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s i…
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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
Johnson, Cook clash in race to succeed Whitmire in Texas Senate
The two candidates, running to succeed Mayor John Whitmire in the Texas Senate,…
Appeals court blocks Texas from enforcing book rating law
The law would require booksellers to rate the explicitness and relevance of sexual references in materials…
Layoffs and upheaval at Texas universities spur fear as lawmakers continue DEI crackdown
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Layoffs and upheaval at Texas universities spur fear as lawmakers con…
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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…
Texas book-banning law gutted by appeals court in a blow to state Republicans
The law would have required booksellers to rate all books for sexual content and restrict…
Texas abortion ban tests against federal emergency medicine rule
Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits…
TIME lists Texas Gov. Greg Abbott among 100 most influential people
The gov. has been a significant part of the GOP’s response to the border crisis Last…
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…
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule
Editor’s note: “Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule” was first published by…
Appeals court blocks Texas from enforcing book rating law
Wednesday’s decision was somewhat surprising since the appellate court blocked the lower court’s ruling in November.…
Ken Paxton disciplinary case can proceed, Texas court rules
The State Bar accused Paxton in 2022 of falsely claiming he had substantial evidence that…
Appeals court blocks Texas’ controversial book rating law
The Republican-backed law was initially set to go into effect on Sept. 1, 2023.
Dispatch New Mexico: California, Texas and New Mexico
We have some big, rich and powerful neighbors, but that could change in the years ahead.…
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…
Federal judge fines Texas child welfare agency $100K per day for foster care failures
U.S. District Judge Janis Jack administers the U.S. oath of citizenship to more than 100 area…
Can this anti-voucher Texas Republican survive Abbott’s campaign blitz
State Rep. John Kuempel faces Alan Schoolcraft in a race that could help set the future…
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales vastly outraises challenger Brandon Herrera a…
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Texas Permanent School Fund adopts new anti-ESG stance
The move furth broadens the state’s war against so-called environmental, social and…
Court won’t reconsider blocking Texas public school book rating law
A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday declined to disturb a ruling that blocked Texas from…
After Punishing Primaries, Key Runoffs Could Tilt Texas Legislature Further Right
The man who walked in the door last fall looked like Texas personified. A sixth-generation rancher,…
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine ru…
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people
TEXAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been controversial, but he grabs headlines often. On Wednesday, he…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named to the 2024 TIME100 list of most influential people in the world
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference on March 15, 2023 in Austin, Texas.…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named to the 2024 TIME100 list of most influential people in the world
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference on March 15, 2023 in Austin, Texas.…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named to the 2024 TIME100 list of most influential people in the world
by: Rachel Estrada Posted: Apr 17, 2024 / 12:37 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2024 /…
NEW: Club for Growth Action Launches New Ads Across 5 Districts in TX-HD Runoffs
Washington, D.C. – Club for Growth Action has released 5 unique ads, spanning across 5 individual…
Lawyers for Texas rancher blast Paxton’s claim of Supreme Court win
Attorneys for a Texas man who sued the state for property damage criticized Texas Attorney General…
Rule Changes for Hemp Products in Texas Could Be Around the Corner
Every four years, Texas agencies must conduct a review of their regulations. That time has come…
Gov. Greg Abbott is among TIME100 list of most influential people in 2024. Here’s why
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is one of TIME’s 100 most influential people for 2024.
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…
Protesting got way harder in Texas because of a U.S. Supreme Court decision
Organizers of mass protests in Texas and two other states can now be held finally liable…
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…
OPINION: To change the future of politics we must consult the past tactics of a Texas legend
Political power in the United States is often thought of in connection with executive power and…
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…
A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried
(CNN) — Maria Acosta’s heart sinks every time she hears the question.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Asks Senate to Eliminate Property Tax
Last year, Texas lawmakers agreed on an $18 billion tax-relief package to aid property owners in…
Texas Lawmakers Look to Take Zoning Changes Out of Dallas’ Hands
Dallas is taking resident input on its ForwardDallas land use plan, and a vocal group is…
Why Texas Republicans say Democrats shouldn’t lead House committees
Critics say Democratic committee leaders have stonewalled GOP priorities, even as they…
State of Texas: ‘Contract with Texas’ aims to push House further right
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick gave State Senators 57 items to study on his list of interim…
Ed Young blasts Biden as ‘godless’ in latest politicized sermon
The SBC pastor continues to push conservative talking points from the stage of his…
Experience the colorful celebration of diversity at the Texas Gay Rodeo
Over the weekend in Denton, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted a groundbreaking event—a gay…