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Anti-Gunner Presents the Wackiest Gun Control Policy You Have Ever Heard
Of all the silly anti-gunner arguments in all the silly op-eds related to all the…
Clarendon City Council rejects ordinance banning travel to access abortion outside of Texas
Northbound motorists drive on I-27 south of Plainview, a route traveled by many that seek abortion…
Abortion Rights Get a Win in Texas
A small Texas town unanimously voted against a proposed ordinance to declare itself a Sanctuary City…
New York Supreme Court Strikes Down County Order Banning Biological Males From Playing in Women’s Sports
A New York county has hit a roadblock in trying to protect female athletes amid…
Nancy Pelosi Has ‘Basket of Deplorables’ Moment in Oxford Debate, Americans Clouded by ‘Guns, Gays, God’
There is a linguistic term known as the “drift of the signified,” in which a…
Bill Maher Shreds the Legacy Media and Calls Out the Narrative
Bill Maher always has interesting things to say and is one of the few liberals…
Lawsuit Against University Highlights Little-Known Violation of Free Speech
A lawsuit against St. Cloud State University and its administrators highlights a serious free speech…
Joe Biden Runs Like a Scared Dog From His Pro-Hamas Position, as His Political Fortunes Sour
Leave it to Joe Biden, the worst foreign policy mind in American history, to also…
Bitcoin for murder plot: Texas woman gets 9 years after taking out hit on romantic rival
A Bedford woman was sentenced Thursday to nine years in federal prison for attempting to…
Colorado abortion fund sees rising demand from Texas
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the…
Colorado abortion fund sees rising demand from Texas
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the…
Sen. Ted Cruz takes bipartisan role in shepherding FAA bill
WASHINGTON — It was a new role for Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. He shepherded…
Ken Paxton-Backed Challenge to Texas Speaker Turns Into Most Expensive State House Race Ever
Join Today RUSSELL PAYNE Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He…
Clarendon City Council rejects ordinance banning travel to access abo…
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Texas Tech basketball game with Texas A&M still on for now with changes possible
With news that the Texas Tech basketball game with Texas A&M may be in jeopardy, Tech…
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Steve Bannon’s Contempt of Congress Conviction, Former WH Aide Faces Prison
A federal appeals court upheld former Trump advisor Steve Bannon’s contempt-of-Congress conviction Friday for failing…
The Leftist Language Game
Language is more than just a tool we use to communicate with one another, it’s…
Biden Made a Big Blunder During Meeting With Las Vegas Aces, More Revealed on How Staff Is Helping Him
We reported on Thursday about Joe Biden’s event with the WNBA winners, the Las Vegas…
INSANITY: UN Assembly Votes to Back Palestinian Membership Bid, Grant New ‘Rights and Privileges’
In a slap to Israel’s face, the United Nations General Assembly voted by an overwhelming…
Candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 30 speak on state issues
Two candidates in a primary run-off race for the Republican nomination for Texas’ House District 30…
Anti-abortion crusader’s deposition requests generate fear, but no fi…
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Another One Bites the Dust: Cornell University President Martha Pollack Resigns in Surprise Email
The pro-Hamas protests that have engulfed campuses across the nation have claimed another victim, Cornell…
WATCH OUT: NOAA Issues First ‘Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch’ in 20 Years, Could Hit Mid-Day Friday
After days of observing “large sunspot groups” and “several strong flares, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction…
Marijuana decriminalization stumbles in latest Texas election
Marijuana plants for the adult recreational market are are seen in a greenhouse at Hepworth…
New Reporting Exposes Northern Texas as Judge Shopping Hotbed for Conservatives
An Accountable.US analysis details dozens of instances of brazen judge shopping by right-wing special interests and Republican-led states…
Texans have helped fuel New Mexico’s cannabis industry. But here, changes to pot laws seem unlikely
It’s been two years since New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis, and sales data shows Texans are…
Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted
Thu, May 9, 2024 0 Comments Enlarge DENVER (AP) — A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday…
Trump & Hillary Are Fighting…Again!
On this full episode of LARRY, we discuss Hillary Clinton’s resurgence on Morning Joe in which…
Are Never Trumpers Abandoning Biden and Moving Toward…Trump?
Joe Biden seems to be hemorrhaging support from the various coalitions that he desperately needs…
Molly Cook Just Became Texas’ First Out LGBTQ+ State Senator
Texas voters elected nurse and community organizer Molly Cook to the state Senate in a special…
Shopping for the Judge You Want Honed to Perfection in Texas
Four blocks from the federal courthouse in Amarillo, Texas, a receptionist on the 21st floor of…
President Biden speaks on his ‘Investing in America’ agenda
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Cy-Fair ISD board removes vaccines, climate change from textbooks
Cy-Fair ISD trustees voted to omit “controversial” chapters from state-approved textbooks…
Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with San…
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Texas’ lawsuit claiming US helped censor conservative news can proceed
A federal judge has rejected the Biden administration’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Republican-led Texas…
Phelan announces interim charges for Texas House
(The Center Square) – Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, on Wednesday announced interim…
Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes…
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Kathy Hochul’s Racist Remarks Further Show That Progressive Women Are the Absolute Worst
If you have followed my work for any length of time, you know I detest…
WaPo Gushes for Brittany Griner As She Plays Victim And Plays Her “Donald Trump” Card
The Washington Post is a champion of the oppressed and marginalized – which is why…
Here are some highlights from the May 4 local elections across Texas
Voters cast ballots on pot decriminalization, bonds and school board races.
Why Having Kennedy on the Ballot in Texas May Worry Ted Cruz
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who expects to be on the ballot in Texas, could prove to…
Dallas Diocese priest arrested for indecency with a child
Ricardo Reyes Mata, 34, was arrested Monday by Garland police and charged with two felony…
Inside the increasingly ugly GOP fight over a Texas runoff
Tony Gonzales has made a lot of Republican enemies. Party leadership is still defending him, against…
Reflecting on Rick Perry’s years leading Texas
Rick Perry is the longest-serving governor in Texas history. After ascending to the governor’s job after…
Rick’s Requiem: The Serious Impact of an Unserious Politician
A new book seeks to paint a more measured portrait of the oft-mocked Texas politician.
Analysis: Can South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar overcome scandal once again?
By the time he and his wife were indicted Friday on federal charges of money laundering,…
New book ranks Rick Perry among Texas’ most notable governors
Historian Brandon Rottinghaus argues that Perry belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Texas governors.
Texas A&M Women’s Golf in Third After Day One of Bryan Regional – WTAW
News release from Texas A&M Athletics: BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 12 Texas A&M women’s golf…
Joe Biden Just Committed an Impeachable Offense, and Donald Trump Might Have Something to Say About It
Joe Biden has committed his umpteenth impeachable offense. According to reports, the Biden administration has…
City Council to vote on bringing women’s pro soccer team to Cotton Bowl, memo says
The newly-formed USL Super League team has teased an announcement coming Thursday. DALLAS — Dallas…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can affect the presidential race in Texas, but not how he expects
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he can win Texas, but he’s running a…
U.S. oil and gas production is booming. So are the industry’s donatio…
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Outside interests pour millions of dollars into GOP primary featuring Texas House speaker
AUSTIN — This year’s most expensive race for a seat in the Texas House is the…
GOP candidate Brandon Herrera makes appearance with Kyle Rittenhouse
by: Skylar Soto Posted: May 7, 2024 / 05:24 AM CDT Updated: May 7, 2024 /…
Texas, federal government will begin tallying damage from spring storms, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas and the federal government will begin assessing the damage caused by a series of…
GOP candidates vying for Kay Granger’s seat in Congress spar over conservative bona fides
The runoff election between state Rep. Craig Goldman and business owner John O’Shea will be decided…
Conservative Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar Indicted for Bribery and Conspiracy
In other news from Texas, Democratic Congressmember Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted on federal…
US House member from Texas in ‘fight for his political life’ against gun-toting YouTuber
WASHINGTON — It’s the marquee race in the upcoming Texas runoff elections. In one corner, there’s…
US House member from Texas in ‘fight for his political life’ against gun-toting YouTuber
A recent North Carolina transplant with 3.3 million YouTube followers is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales…
Texas judge allows alleged QAnon libel lawsuit against Anti-Defamation League to move forward
A conservative activist will be able to pursue a libel lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League after…
East Texas News – Colleges, country backing bizarre horses
May 6, 2024 Write a comment Please Rate By Tony Farkas When I first heard…
Kristi Noem Just Cricketed Her Career in Disastrous Interview
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been traveling the interview circuit ahead of the release…
Trump Calls Out Biden’s ‘Gestapo’ Administration and ‘Thug’ Prosecutor Jack Smith at Private Gathering
Donald Trump compared Biden’s administration favorably with the Gestapo at a private, closed-to-the-press event at…
Inside Texas Politics | GOP candidates in runoff for Kay Granger’s seat in Congress
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How a Texas-based think tank upended Florida’s homelessness strategy
An encampment at North Terry Avenue at West Central Boulevard in Parramore, on Monday, February 6,…
With indictment, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s deep South Texas ties will again be tested
McALLEN — When federal agents raided the home and offices of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo,…
1968 Again? Protesters Also Aim to Gather in Chicago for Joe Biden’s Nomination
Or, more accurately, I have loved Chicago. I’ve lived there several times over many years.…
Biden Places a Hold on Shipments of Arms and Ammunition to Israel
The Biden White House has put a temporary halt to shipments of weapons and ammunition to Israel…
Lubbock voters reject attempt to end arrests for possessing small amo…
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At least 224 people, 153 pets rescued in Texas floods with more rain in the forecast
At least 224 people, 153 pets rescued in Texas floods with more rain in the…
Trump Releases Soaring Campaign Ad Honoring UNC Frat Brothers Who Protected Flag
Former president Donald Trump released a rousing campaign ad Saturday on his Truth Social account…
Former President Donald Trump to speak at NRA Annual Meeting in Dallas
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What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? No, it’s not Mexico’s Independence Day
In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American…
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Team Confirms It Tampered With Evidence, Admits to Misleading Court
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s legal team has admitted that key evidence in Donald Trump’s classified…
Operation Lone Star, Texas’ Border Crackdown Shifts Migration Patterns, Spurs Arrests and Drug Seizures
Texas’ border security initiative, Operation Lone Star, has led to increased illegal crossings into neighboring states. …
Texas man sentenced to prison for threat to attack young conservative convention
texas Texas man sentenced to prison for threat to attack young conservative convention Investigators said they…
Texas man sentenced to 5 years in prison for threat to attack Turning Point USA convention
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man who made an online threat of a mass attack on…
Austin City Council passes gender affirming care protections after Texas lawsuit
The Austin City Council passed protections for gender-affirming care Thursday, only a few days after the…
Texas congressman indicted in bribery scheme
1/1 Swipe or click to see more REUTERS/MICHAEL A. MCCOY U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) speaking…
Texas judge allows alleged QAnon libel lawsuit against Anti-Defamation League to move forward
A conservative activist will be able to pursue a libel lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League after…
In Texas, pro-Palestine university protesters clash with state leaders
Austin, Texas – “It didn’t feel real.” That’s how Alishba Javaid, a student at the University…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to ignore Biden administration’s new federal safeguards for LGBTQ+ students
greg abbott ByHannah Norton Saturday, May 4, 2024 2:03AM Tap for ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live StreamWatch…
Texas’ Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings to Other Border States, Smuggling Continues
Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal to…
Brownsville Navigation District Commissioner Ralph Cowen Completes Final Term
“We are grateful for Commissioner Cowen’s leadership and dedication to the Port of Brownsville,” said Brownsville…
New Legislation Aims to Secure Water Treaty Compliance with Mexico
The bill, spearheaded by Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and…
His Texas ranch is littered with oil and gas wells. He’s fighting back
For one West Texas rancher, the rampant orphaned wells have become both a mission and an…
Texas AG Paxton Vows to Act after Austin Council Defies State Ban on Trans Procedures for Kids
‘Texas municipalities do not have the authority to pick and choose which state laws they will…
On the May 4 ballot, conservative politics roil NEISD elections
Voters will also elect appraisal district board members.
Texas sues to void rules aimed at expanding kind of gun sales requiring background checks
WASHINGTON — Texas is leading a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday to block new rules aimed at…
Who Are the Book Banners on Saturday’s North Texas School Board Ballots?
It feels likeSuper Tuesdaywas just last Tuesday, but here we are, facing yet another election day…
Texas’ gender-affirming care law: Austin council weighs making enforcement a low priority
The resolution would de-prioritize the city’s enforcement of state laws that restrict or criminalize access to…
Tony Gonzales, hardline GOP divisions play out in runoff
WASHINGTON — Two-term Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, is fighting for his political future in one of…
Texas AG files lawsuit against Biden administration for new gun sale requirements: ‘Come and take it’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is firing back at the Biden administration and suing them in…
Governor Abbott’s Stand Against President Biden’s Changes and Its Impact on Women’s Rights
Governor Abbott’s major contention is with the Biden administration’s mandate that schools must treat transgender females…
Texas runoff between Rep. Tony Gonzales and pro-gun YouTuber is key GOP test
SAN ANTONIO — As House Republicans struggle to advance their agenda with anarrow majority, a primary…
In Texas, here’s when police can remove protesters, encampments from public universities
The Statesman spoke with five First Amendment experts to learn what legal dynamics are at play…
Texas Lawmakers Won’t Stop Harassing LGBTQ+ Kids
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered schools in his state to ignore new federal rules that protect…
Texas man sentenced to 5 years in prison for threat to attack Turning Point USA convention in 2022
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man who made an online threat of a mass attack on…
Greg Abbott’s border policies boost Trump in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) border security policies are popular among Texas voters, including Texas Hispanics,…
Texas activists call for immigration reform, decry SB4, Operation Lone Star
Groups say undocumented laborers are essential to economy and need protection from wage theft by:…
VIDEO: Migrants plead as Texas Guard member fires projectiles near Rio Grande
News reports say two men spotted cutting razor wire prior to popping noises being heard…
Gov. Greg Abbott and UT-Austin shift from championing free speech to …
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Republican AGs File Suit Against Biden’s ATF Over Background Check Rule
Republican Attorneys General Ken Paxton of Texas and Kris Kobach of Kansas announced two related lawsuits…
Byron Donalds Dunks Pro-Hamas Agitator During GWU Visit, Raises Larger Point in the Process
One of the things that has emerged about the pro-Hamas campus encampments and related protests…
Two Houston Democrats face off in back-to-back elections for John Whi…
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Ted Cruz has double-digit lead over Colin Allred in latest Texas Senate poll
Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, announced he will challenge Republican Sen. Ted Cruz next year. by:…
North Texans react to United Methodist Church vote lifting ban on LGBTQ clergy
North Texas United Methodists reacted with joy, tears and enthusiasm after the denomination overturned its…
North Texas earthquakes: 3.0 and 3.2 magnitudes reported near Mansfield
A pair of earthquakes detected Wednesday afternoon near Mansfield may have rattled some North Texans.…
Protesters Tried to Turn My School into Columbia: It Didn’t Go as Planned
The protesters’ threat to public order, not their antisemitism, was the justification for UT’s pacification.
Texas lawmakers may strike back at University of Texas over protests
Tensions are rising between the largely conservative Legislature and the largely liberal campus.
Paid ‘Professional Agitators’ Are Fomenting Violence on America’s Campuses
We’re witnessing the violent, pro-Hamas, antisemitic protests erupt at colleges and universities across the nation…
Bella Hadid announces she’s moving to Texas and taking a break from modeling
Celebrity News Bella Hadid announces she’s moving to Texas and taking a break from modeling…
As Texas’ border security efforts succeed, California is ‘new epicenter’ of crisis
(The Center Square) – With the success of Texas’ border security mission Operation Lone Star…
Texas is no longer the hotspot for illegal migrant crossings
The number of encounters between law enforcement and suspected illegal migrants across five regions of…
Texas Voter Guide: Inside the 2024 primary runoff races
The Houston Chronicle’s guide to primary runoff elections in Texas ahead of the 2024 presidential race.