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Fani Willis Just Won Her Primary Election—Guess Who Showed Up at Her Victory Party?
Looks like embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ political career will live to see…
A possible zoning buffer around the Toyota plant has residents pushing back against the city
SAN ANTONIO – A divisive proposal has landowners near the San Antonio Toyota Manufacturing Plant…
BCS Salvation Army showcases proposed facility
The Salvation Army of Bryan-College Station launched a $9.1 million campaign to build a new social…
Donald Trump floats Texas move at annual NRA meeting
Trump made 18 trips to Texas during his presidency and has returned 13 more times since…
Pope calls Paxton’s aims to close Texas shelter ‘sheer madness’
“To close the border and leave them there, that is madness.”
The Governor of Texas Nods to White Supremacist Violence
× Expand Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP Daniel Perry enters a courtroom, May 10, 2023, in…
Pope Francis on Texas immigration policy: “That is madness. Sheer madness”
Over at Religion News Service, Claire Giangravé reports on Nora O’Donnell’s 60 Minutes interview with Pope…
Texas’ State Board of Education seats up for grabs in runoff election
Two Republican primaries for the Texas State Board of Education are on the ballot for the…
Key races to watch as early voting underway for 2024 primary runoff
(The Center Square) – Early voting is underway for the 2024 primary runoff election, which began…
Biden Incoherence Goes Off a Cliff, Said Hostage Still Being Held by Hamas Was at WH
Joe Biden seems to just keep getting worse and worse. He came back from Delaware…
President Biden Should Drop Charges Against Julian Assange
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange won a critical legal victory on Monday when the United Kingdom’s…
Musk Says ‘The New Woke Times Is Truly Unreadable’ As Paper Declares Photography Is Racist
You might remember that catchy little song from The Lego Movie called “Everything is Awesome!!!”…
Border Crime Pushing Small Texas Communities Past Their Breaking Point. | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Photo: Getty Images As the border crisis continues to ravage the country, small town communities…
Opinion: Clarifying misinformation surrounding Dade Phelan
“Critics’ assertions that no progress was made to secure the border simply because one…
Abbott targets anti-school choice incumbent in Texas House District 33 Republican primary runoff
Rep. Justin Holland has represented Texas House District 33 since 2016. But keeping that seat may…
Texas primary races will be settled soon. A look at the Democratic, Republican runoffs.
Here’s a look at a few notable races in Travis County and beyond ahead of the…
“That is madness”: Pope Francis condemns Texas migrant crackdown, rejects “conservative” Catholicism
Pope Francis spoke out against critics whose idea of Catholicism is a church “closed up inside…
Early voting for Texas primary runoff elections begins Monday, runs through Friday
Voting has officially begun for the 2024 Texas primary runoffs, with the early voting period running…
Conservative Book Banners Are Redacting Entire Textbook Chapters in Texas Schools
In Texas, conservative book banners have succeeded in censoring science textbooks in one of the biggest…
Gov. Abbott supports his allies in North Texas during runoff early voting
Greg Abbott Gov. Abbott supports his allies in North Texas during runoff early voting Early voting…
A former Illinois businessman who recently voted in Texas is running for an Oklahoma congressional seat
Paul Bondar claims he lives in Oklahoma, but documents don’t confirm that by: Spencer Humphrey/KFOR, BJ…
5th Circ. Halts Texas County’s Electioneering Rules
The Fifth Circuit paused new electioneering rules in Palo Pinto County, Texas, on Sunday, the day…
School choice, Paxton impeachment frame race between Holland & Pierson in Texas HD 33
Local News By Jack Fink May 20, 2024 / 6:37 PM CDT / CBS Texas School…
Holland, Pierson differ over school choice, Paxton impeachment in Texas House primary runoff
Local News By Jack Fink, S.E. Jenkins, Lexi Salazar, Scott Fralicks, Manuel Villela Updated on: May…
Mackowiak Announces Run for TX GOP Chair
Matt Mackowiak, the Travis County GOP chairman, co-founder of Save Austin Now, and president of Potomac…
Early voting begins for primary runoffs in key North Texas races
North Texas voters will select this year’s final Republican and Democratic nominees starting today, when early…
Early voting begins for Texas primary runoffs
DALLAS – Voters must decide who will advance to the November election in several runoff races.…
Ted Cruz files bill to protect IVF
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Texas House District 97 Democratic runoff election to be decided May 28
Two candidates in southwest Fort Worth face off in a May 28 runoff election to determine…
Biden Reveals He Has No Idea When He Was VP, and What He Called J6 People at NAACP Dinner Is Hilarious
Joe Biden has said some unbelievable things over the past three-plus years while he’s been…
The Texas Republican Convention kicks off Thursday. How much drama will be on display?
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Sen. Ted Cruz and AG Ken Paxton will be featured at the…
Aggies Run-Rule Texas State, 8-0, to Advance to Super Regionals
Aggie ace Emiley Kennedy and the national No. 16 seed Texas A&M softball team dominated Texas…
Marco Rubio Argues for Mass Deportation, Says US Must Take ‘Dramatic’ Steps to Combat Illegal Immigration
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) might have rankled a few feathers when he called for mass…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave few pardons before rushing to clear army officer who killed a protester
AUSTIN, Texas – In issuing a full pardon to a former army sergeant convicted of…
Texas A&M quickly shoots down inaccurate report about new restrooms
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M University is setting the record straight about renovations planned…
Who is Rep Beth Van Duyne, ‘seen holding hands’ with Rich McCormick?
Georgia Republican representative rumored to be dating Texas representative By James Reynolds Published: 07:04 EDT, 17…
Donald Trump will address the NRA in Texas. He has called himself the best president for gun owners
Trump has pledged to continue to defend the Second Amendment and has called himself “the best…
State of Texas: Plea for education funding special session rejected by Gov. Abbott
by: Ryan Chandler, Will DuPree, Daniel Marin, Josh Hinkle, Arezow Doost, John Thomas Posted: May 18,…
Delaware Passes Ridiculous Gun Control Law and Immediately Gets Sued
Delaware has passed a gun control law that would require residents to obtain a permit…
Netanyahu War Cabinet Minister Threatens to Pull His Party From Israel’s Government Over Gaza Strategy
On Saturday, as documented in the Jerusalem Post, a Minister in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Teachers Union Expels Minnesota School Counselor for Disagreeing With Transgender Policy
The Rochester Education Association (REA) in Minnesota has made the questionable, but predictable, decision to…
South Dakota Gov Kristi Noem Brings Quiet Fire to the California GOP Convention
What seemed like a terrific idea at first — namely, having South Dakota Governor Kristi…
Texas voters hold strong opinions on how to reduce gun violence
TEXAS — The National Rifle Association convention is set to take place in Dallas this weekend,…
Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issued a full pardon on Thursday to a former US army…
One Year Being Out as a Trans Woman in Texas
On that fateful morning of May 17, 2023, I suddenly felt like Doctor Manhattan from Watchmen,…
Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak announces run to lead state Republican Party
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave few pardons before rushing to clear Army officer who killed a protester
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s pardon of a former Army sergeant convicted of murder in the…
Texas voters hold strong opinions on how to reduce gun violence
TEXAS — The National Rifle Association convention is set to take place in Dallas this weekend,…
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brut…
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Migrants wanted to claim asylum. Instead, the state arrested them
Attorneys say the property is an example of troopers appearing to funnel asylum-seeking…
Texas Will Take Public Comments on Banning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrickwants state senators to look into banning or regulating delta-8 and delta-9…
A small Texas town prudently says no to expanding state’s abortion ban
Editorial | The Panhandle town of Clarendon smartly chooses city services over abortion grandstanding
Texas Is A Warning On Dangers Of Democrat-Driven Bipartisanship
It appears the U.S. House of Representatives has entered an era of unprecedented bipartisan cooperation. Within…
Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak announces run to lead state Re…
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Texas governor pardons man convicted of BLM murder
This marks the first time in decades “a Texas governor has pardoned someone for a serious…
Bryan kicks off a busy summer with its second-ever Adidas Boys’ Basketball Tournament.
Legends Event Center in Bryan will host its second annual Adidas 3 Stripes Select Basketball (3SSB)…
Texas lawmakers urge President Biden to extend work permits
Fifty-eight elected officials from Texas support extending work permits. AUSTIN, Texas — Elected Latino lawmakers from…
US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil
The impact caused the bridge to partially collapse and cut off the only road connecting Galveston…
Severe thunderstorms bring more flooding to waterlogged Brazos Valley
Thursday afternoon’s severe thunderstorms brought flooding to an already waterlogged Brazos Valley. BRYAN, Texas (KBTX)…
Moms for Liberty Files Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Over Title IX Rules
Parental rights advocacy group Moms for Liberty is suing the Biden administration over its new…
Trump Says in New Interview He’s Willing to Include RFK Jr. in First Presidential Debate
Former President Donald Trump indicated a willingness to include independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
Bob Menendez’s Defense Strategy Involves Arguing Alleged Bribes Were Actually Just Friendly ‘Gifts’
Sen. Bob Menendez’s much-anticipated trial has begun and we might have already been given a…
‘Drag Them’: Missouri AG Minces No Words, Vows Action After KC Twitter Account Post About Harrison Butker
We reported Thursday morning on how the leftist outrage mobs predictably sprung into action after…
In Sharp Rebuke of Biden, 16 House Dems Join GOP to Pass Bill to Force Weapons Shipments to Israel
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 224 to 187 to pass a bill that would…
A GOP Texas school board member campaigned against schools indoctrinating kids. Then she read the curriculum
Courtney Gore has disavowed the far-right platform she campaigned on when she won election to the…
Texas Senate runoff zooms in on experience, independence, and a lawsuit down the home stretch
lone star politics Texas Senate runoff zooms in on experience, independence, and a lawsuit down the…
Three-quarters of Texans think ‘extreme conservative agenda’ has captured state, poll finds
Conservative Republicans’ attacks on gun control, abortion and climate-friendly investing practices are deeply unpopular — and…
Three-quarters of Texans think ‘extreme conservative agenda’ has captured state, poll finds
Conservative Republicans’ attacks on gun control, abortion and climate-friendly investing practices are deeply unpopular — and…
Amarillo City Council must vote on abortion travel ban following succ…
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Controversial speaker to take center stage at Texas GOP gathering
A Texas Republican has accused the headliner of sexual contact with minors.
Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbot issued a full pardon Thursday to a former…
GOP lawmaker surprisingly stalls Texas-style law from reaching border state voters
The vote on a controversial Arizona border security bill was delayed after a GOP lawmaker…
Judge rules Texas county must hold new election for 2022 judicial race
A visiting judge in Texas determined that a new election was warranted in Harris County, after…
Texas House speaker outlines interim priorities
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan still has a contested primary runoff to get through…
Texas House speaker outlines interim priorities
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan still has a contested primary runoff to get through…
Texas Judge Won’t Halt County’s Electioneering Restrictions
Newly-crafted electioneering rules in Palo Pinto County, Texas, can stay in place as conservative activists pursue…
Texas Scores a Free Speech Win | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Photo: Getty Images The free speech battle is raging on, and Attorney General Ken Paxton has…
The Critical Role of Due Process and Presumption of Innocence in Political Accountability
He underscores that the indicted congressman remains a ‘valued member of the House Democratic caucus’ and…
Criminal charges in Texas border county skyrocket by 5,000% since Biden took office
KINNEY COUNTY, Texas – A sitting U.S. President typically doesn’t deserve all the credit or all…
‘Navigability’ of the Rio Grande? 5th Circuit Court takes up Texas border buoys case
The full 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is deciding whether the buoys can remain in…
Texas school trustees begin ideological purge with Christian nationalist backing
Homebuyers and CEOs looking to relocate always ask the same thing: “How are the schools?” Christian…
Mainstream Media is Likely Causing Heightened Anxiety | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Photo: Getty Images With a new series of violent political riots every two to four years…
She Campaigned for a Texas School Board Seat as a GOP Hard-Liner. Now She’s Rejecting Her Party’s Extremism.
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Former Far-Right Hard-Liner Says Billionaires Are Using School Board Races to Sow Distrust in Public Education
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Early voting for Texas’ runoff election starts Monday. Here’s what else you should know
The May 28 runoff election is almost here. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out…
Republicans AJ Louderback, Jeff Bauknight set to face off in primary runoff for TX HD 30
The Texas Scorecard is spotlighting another Republican primary runoff race for the Texas House as voters…
‘Gus Plus Us’ Offers a Glimpse of Texas Filmmaking’s Conservative Future
Nick Caster, Noah Green, and Christina Caster on the set of Gus Plus Us, at Caster…
Future of Texas’ migrant-blocking buoys may hinge on whether the Rio Grande is ‘navigable’
NEW ORLEANS — The future of a barrier of giant buoys that Texas Gov. Greg Abbot…
Future of Texas’ migrant-blocking buoys may hinge on whether the Rio Grande is ‘navigable’
A federal appeals court is considering the latest arguments on whether Texas must remove a…
Judges Grapple With Invasion Theory in Texas-Biden Border Scrap
The Fifth Circuit delved deeper into the immigration battle on the Mexico border Wednesday, with some…
Texas universities slashed hundreds of jobs and programs after state’s DEI ban
The University of Texas system’s nine academic and five health campuses have slashed 311 full- and…
A ‘mean-spirited’ Texas map goes before a conservative appeals court that could make it a new standard
The Galveston Republicans opted to shut the public – and the commissioner representing Precinct 3, the…
Appeals Court To Decide If Texas County’s Racist Redistricted Vo
NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE The Texas congressional redistricting map is seen on August 9, 2003, in…
UT System cut 311 former DEI jobs in response to Texas law
The DEI closures will save the system about $25 million, Chancellor J.B. Milliken told…
Texas university leaders say hundreds of positions, programs cut to comply with DEI ban
Texas public university leaders say hundreds of positions and programs across state college campuses were eliminated…
Hundreds of positions, programs cut to comply with DEI ban
AUSTIN, Texas —The University of Texas system cut more than 300 jobs following the state’s new…
CEO reveals why his longtime California company relocated to North Texas
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Florida Sheriff Defends Deputy Who Killed a Man Holding Sidearm in His Own Home
Okaloosa County Florida is located in the Florida panhandle between Panama City and Pensacola. Its…
Climate Science v. Climate Activism: Only One Is Fact-Based
There are a few things about science as a method that a lot of people…
AG Paxton Files for Stay and Injunction to Stop Biden Admin Assault on Women’s Rights & Title IX
The amended complaint highlights the history of Title IX, demonstrating that the law’s “prohibition on sex-based…
Speaker: Secure The Border Act different than SB1070
PHOENIX — Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma believes a proposed border enforcement measure that could…
Governor Hosts Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Billström
In 2023, total Texas trade with Sweden equaled $2.9 billion.
Tomlinson: Christian nationalist trustees begin purge
Conservative trustees at Cy-Fair ISD keep their campaign promises by banning books and…
A Trump judge and Biden’s Justice Department agree that a Texas map is illegal. But that doesn’t mean it will change
(CNN) — A county redistricting plan in Texas that a Donald Trump-appointed judge deemed “a clear…
GOP runoff pits 2 similar Republicans in race for North Texas Senate seat
AUSTIN — In the Republican primary runoff election, two candidates are vying for a state Senate…
The unexpected Texas election this month that confused almost everybody
DALLAS — People power is coming to large-county appraisal districts in a way like never before.…
Texas must help struggling schools with special session on funding, Dems say to Abbott
Texas public schools are facing budget shortfalls and need a boost in state funding to help,…
Gov. Abbott Calls Out Texas House Democrats For Voting Against Education Package
” Know this, my commitment to improving public schools is just as resolute as yours.” Gov.…
Texas House speakership hangs in balance in GOP primary runoff between Dade Phelan and David Covey
Dade Phelan Facebook, Dave Covey Facebook Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, left, and challenger Dave Covey.…
Texas AG Paxton Launches Compensation Aid for Landowners Affected by Border Crime
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiates the Landowner Compensation Program, providing aid for property damage due…
‘Red Dawn’ Republicans and dads with daughters: Here are the groups the Lincoln Project is targeting in its campaign to defeat Donald Trump
The Lincoln Project provides a sneak peek at their election strategy over the next six…
New Survey Reveals Disturbing Attitudes About the State of Free Speech in America
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released its latest National Speech Index survey…