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How to watch or stream the third Republican Debate live online free without cable
Here’s how to watch the third Republican Debate online for free—even without a cable subscription.
Analysis: Conservative Supreme Court majority must figure out if it can limit gun rights of domestic abusers
When the Supreme Court significantly enhanced Second Amendment rights last year, the conservative majority said gun regulations…
Trans student kicked out of lead role of high school production of ‘Oklahoma!’ over gender policy
Max Hightower’s father said that just two weeks after his son got the role, Sherman High…
Supreme Court may end Chevron doctrine. These states have already done it.
“The sky has not fallen” in a dozen states that have eliminated agency deference, one conservative…
Minor injury reported after explosion at petroleum plant in Texas
Multiple emergency crews are responding to a chemical plant fire in Texas Wednesday morning.
Why was a transgender Texas teen removed from his lead role in a school musical?
A 17-year-old transgender student at Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas was thrilled to score a…
Texas Republican charged with possession of child pornography
Brad Benson was a candidate for Granbury City Council
Paxton Scored His First Post-Impeachment Victory at the Ballot Box
The first stop of Ken Paxton’s revenge tour was in a North Texas House district, where…
With $200 million and state approval, University of Austin is ready t…
The university was started by a group of higher education critics who believe traditional higher education…
Tony Buzbee, Mary Nan Huffman advance to runoff for Houston City Coun…
Buzbee is a high-profile lawyer who led the defense team in Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment…
These Reproductive Rights Cases Could Do More Damage to the Judiciary Than Dobbs
How courts rule will tell us about whether the same rules apply to everyone in court…
Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings
After being fired for opposing book censorship, three librarians have filed workplace discrimination claims with the…
Conservative Supreme Court majority must figure out if it can limit gun rights of domestic abusers
Analysis by Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — When the Supreme Court significantly enhanced Second…
Democrats win on abortion rights, and other highlights from Tuesday’s off-year elections
Democrats have a lot to be happy about after winning major races in Tuesday’s off-year election.…
Houston mayor election results: Whitmire, Jackson Lee likely heading to runoff
State Sen. John Whitmire and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee look to be headed to a…
Texas homeowners and businesses will get a tax cut after voters appro…
The $18 billion property tax-cut package is aimed squarely at lowering school district property taxes, which…
Philadelphia projected to elect 1st female mayor with Cherelle Parker
In Houston and Philadelphia, two of the country’s largest cities, voters cast ballots for their next…
Trans student, others denied from roles in ‘Oklahoma!’ musical at Sherman High School
A new gender-related decision by school leaders in Sherman ISD is affecting the upcoming production of…
Texas Republican Charged With Child Pornography Possession Hours Before Election
Brad Benson, who’s running for city council in Granbury, was arrested on two felony charges on…
Texas governor calls 4th Special Session for border security bills
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday evening called a fourth Special Session of the Texas Legislature…
Abortion in America in the post-Dobbs world
The fallout from the Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion will continue…
Pity the Carefully Constructed Conservative Majority on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Today
They sounded like they were looking for a way to uphold the federal law regarding protective…
Texas city council candidate arrested on child porn charges day before election, report says
Brad Benson’s home was reportedly raided at 6 a.m. Monday.
School voucher stalemate expected to force historic fourth special session of Texas Legislature
“It might surprise a lot of people to hear me say this. I think it is…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Harris County Judicial District Courts
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Burdette to the 486th Judicial District Court, Lori Ann DeAngelo…
More Fun With Berserk VA Democrats: Yet Another Man Loses His Mind at Poll Worker
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Supreme Court hears major gun case on right of accused domestic abusers to possess firearms
The case will test how far the conservative majority is willing to go in interpreting the…
Texas city council candidate arrested on child porn charges day before election, report says
Brad Benson’s home was reportedly raided at 6 a.m. Monday.
Who is running for president in 2024 and who has dropped out
The list of candidates includes Joe Biden, Donald Trump and more.
State Sen. Drew Springer will not seek reelection in 2024
The Republican, who represents a north Texas district, is the first member of the state Senate…
Top Texas energy regulator pans proposed science textbooks as ‘woke environmental agenda’
The criticism from Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian marks the most significant…
Northeast Texas voters to pick replacement for expelled state Rep. Br…
Five Republicans and one Democrat are on the ballot for the ruby-red seat, but most drama…
The 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is held in Dallas
File photo: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas,…
Proposition 9 adds billions to Texas teacher’s retirement system
Proposition 9, stemming from H.J.R 2 from the 88th regular session, would make an “appropriation of…
Republican infighting kills Texas legislature’s chances of passing big border bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican state politicians have failed to unite around comprehensive border security legislation following…
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz steps up attacks on ‘woke’ corporations in latest book
Cruz attacks reflect tension between elements of the GOP and the world of corporate America with…
Texas Legislature’s third special session yields lean results for Gov. Abbott, GOP right
In this year’s regular session, which ended Memorial Day, and again in a special session that…
Ted Cruz says he expects to run for president again, criticizes Democ…
In an interview about his upcoming book “Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America,” Cruz…
Dems relish Johnson’s funding crusade as 2024 ammo
The new speaker has leaned into the right flank’s spending crusade, giving House Democrats plenty of…
Republican infighting kills Texas legislature’s chances of passing big border bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican state politicians have failed to unite around comprehensive border security legislation following…
Five candidates face off in Miami. Here’s how to watch the third GOP debate
Five Republican candidates — minus the frontrunner — are set to debate in Florida on Wednesday…
Education Department seeks manager for national appearances
A firm is being sought to provide print and digital op-eds to national outlets, coordinate national…
Texas defendant challenging federal gun law at the Supreme Court says he doesn’t want firearms anymore
Texas defendant challenging federal gun law at the Supreme Court says he doesn’t want firearms any…
Alabama mayor commits suicide after being outed as transgender, reports say
A conservative news website exposed the fact that Copeland was transgender days prior.
Judiciary Committee launches inquiry into cutting of Texas razor wire
Federal judge recently ordered Border Patrol to not cut wire
All eyes on fourth special session as priority bills left for dead in Texas legislature
UPDATE: This story has been updated to reflect new details on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s condition.With…
Tommy Tuberville Is a Pro-Life Hero, So What Are His Republican Colleagues Doing?
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Who is running for president in 2024 and who has dropped out
The list of candidates includes Joe Biden, Donald Trump and more.
Here are the House incumbents not running for reelection in 2024
A number of incumbent House lawmakers have announced they will not seek another term in office.…
All eyes on fourth special session as priority bills left for dead in Texas legislature
Texas lawmakers mull 4th special session for key bills as leadership conflicts stall legislature.
Controversial PragerU videos gain educational foothold in a handful of states
The organization markets kids videos in subject areas such as economics, character development and Judeo-Christian values.…
Crowded field shows statewide forces and issues East of Dallas
The House seat opened up after the incumbent was expelled in a sex scandal. The special…
Guns rights and domestic violence protections collide at US Supreme Court
When a New Orleans-based appeals court struck down a federal law aimed at protecting victims of…
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry GOP
For a long time, Matt Rinaldi couldn’t win elections. Now he wants to decide them—by exacting…
Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contrac…
Last year, Judge Matthew Kacmsaryk closed off one of the only avenues for Texas teens to…
Guns Rights and Domestic Violence Protections Collide at US Supreme Court
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) – When a New Orleans-based appeals court struck down a federal law…
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…
With time running out, Texas Senate punts on taking action on border bill
The Senate on Sunday afternoon failed to take action on a border security bill, leaving virtually…
Feud between House and Senate leaders may scuttle far reaching border security bill
Texas lawmakers end their third special session Tuesday. A last minute flare up between Lt. Governor…
U.S. House GOP in spending bills takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies
U.S. House Republicans are continuing to use government spending bills to engage in culture war battles,…
A GOP congressman says Speaker Mike Johnson has brought a ‘sense of peace’ to the House Republican Conference: ‘He’s shown you can be conservative and kind’
“I think he’s shown you can be conservative and kind,” Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio told…
Fighting between legislative leaders imperils Texas border security bills
By Zach Despart and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Discord between the Republicans who control…
Controversial PragerU videos gain educational foothold in a handful of states
In July, Florida became the first state to allow schools to incorporate PragerU videos with a…
Op-ed: America’s Border War Has Begun: Todd Bensman’s Dramatic Eyewitness Report on Texas’ Invasion of a Mexican Cartel Island Crawling with Gang Members and Ringed with Sniper Nests … and It’s All Happening Inside the U.S.
Daily Mail, October 5, 2023 In the early dawn’s orange glow, a Texas Rangers commander briefs…
State Rep. Craig Goldman announces bid to replace Kay Granger in Congress
State Rep. Craig Goldman on Friday announced his bid to replace retiring incumbent Kay Granger in…
Bishops lament record number of migrant deaths at the border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Catholic leaders representing three states and two nations gathered Saturday…
US states invest $300m in Israeli bonds since start of Israel-Hamas war
Majority of funds comes from states with officials belonging to conservative group that has attacked ‘political’…
Colorado Republican Ken Buck plans to challenge GOP’s direction under Trump as he leaves the House
Ken Buck has gained national prominence as a Republican congressman fed up with Donald Trump’s lies…
Infighting among Texas state leaders threatens school choice, border security legislation
As a Texas special session focused on school choice and border security comes to a close,…
Brandywine, more sue State of Texas for backing out of leases
The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. AUSTIN (ABJ)…
State Rep. Craig Goldman announces run for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s North Texas seat
State Rep. Craig Goldman announced Friday he is running to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger,…
Mike Johnson’s speakership marks a new phase in the white evangelical-GOP alliance
Johnson’s election is the latest and perhaps most consequential event to date in the alliance of…
House Speaker Mike Johnson greets official Washington in a honeymoon period that’s likely to be brief
One of the most unrecognizable members of Congress is now navigating new relationships, a potential government…
The ups and downs of the early campaign
There has been a lot of action in the field for the 2024 presidential election in…
Closer look at the bill that would allow Texas peace officers to return migrants to Southern border
Texas lawmakers have just four days left to complete a special session in Austin, but several…
Homemade explosive found in backpack along border wall in South Texas
Backpacks loaded with ammo and a homemade explosive device were discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents…
Appeals Court Halts Gag Order Against Donald Trump in Election Interference Case
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Texas House unveils new plan opening door a bit wider to school choice
A newly filed bill blessed by GOP leaders of the Texas House would open the door…
Trump pitches 2024 election as most important for nation’s future dur…
Former President Donald Trump said the acquitted attorney general should not have been impeached but that…
State Rep. Craig Goldman announces bid to replace Kay Granger in Congress
State Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth, announced bid to replace Republican Kay Granger in Congress.
Texas student activists fight to protect diversity programs
During this year’s legislative session, Texas university students clashed with lawmakers over a proposal to ban…
Controversial PragerU videos gain educational foothold in a handful of states
The growing use of PragerU content in schools concerns many researchers and scholars, who say the…
State Rep. Craig Goldman announces run for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s No…
Goldman chairs the Texas House Republican Caucus and has served in the House since 2013.
Who will replace Kay Granger? These North Texas Republicans are considering a run for office
Several current Tarrant County elected officials are considering running to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger.
Controversial PragerU videos gain educational foothold in a handful of states
The growing number of states using PragerU videos worries many researchers and scholars, who say they…
Sen. Ted Cruz, PACs back Cy-Fair ISD candidates as open positions could sway control over policy
Conservative political-action committees and GOP U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz are backing four…
The Conservative Boot Camp Training Gen-Z for Swamp Warfare
The next Republican president needs foot soldiers not just cabinet secretaries. This scrappy group is making…
Tomlinson: Oilmen pushing GOP right employ extremists
Three Texas billionaires finance a web of political action committees and candidates with…