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El Paso and other Texas cities are getting ready for Abbott’s ‘Death Star Law’
In 2015, El Paso became the second city in the country to safeguard its workers by…
Texas A&M faculty leaders raise grievances, questions in meeting with interim president
University faculty senators asked for accountability in a livestreamed virtual meeting with interim president Mark A.…
South Texas to Receive $3.6 Billion For Transportation Infrastructure
The 2024 UTP allocates $150 million to support the construction of the International Bridge Trade Corridor…
Kyle Rittenhouse launches nonprofit with far-right Texans as he ramps up political engagement in the state
The activist known for shooting BLM protesters in 2020 has created the Rittenhouse Foundation, which promises…
Expanding Medicaid improves everyone’s health. So why hasn’t Texas done it yet?
Expanding Medicaid expansion would help thousands of uninsured adults have health care coverage. Why is Texas…
Judge in Texas’ Planned Parenthood case is magnet for conservative challenges
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk will decide whether Planned Parenthood must pay back more than $1…
Sinema takes on Schumer, Jeffries and the White House over the border
Border-state Democrats are frustrated to see New York claim most of a recent migrant relief infusion.…
GOP strategists warn Trump’s post-indictment political resilience could falter after Georgia
Trump needs the Peach State to return to the White House, the strategists said, and nonstop…
Tucker Carlson’s Viral Interview With RFK Jr. Includes Ukranian Bio-Labs, Dr. Fauci, and Who Killed JFK
Tucker Carlson released an extensive interview with Democrat presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday. The…
The Best States to Live In, 2023
One of the great things about living in the United States is the variety of places…
Karine Jean-Pierre’s Incompetence Just Completely Exposed Joe Biden’s X Account
The world’s greatest comms director and press secretary has struck again. After completely fumbling her briefing…
House GOP Takes on Deep State-Funded Suppression of Right-Wing Media
The fallacious misinformation/disinformation industry might be facing deeper scrutiny soon. House Republicans are starting to look…
Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo
State police released the video footage days after Jackson defended his actions in a post on…
Republicans Are Having a Really, Really Hard Time Processing Trump’s Georgia Indictment
Lindsey Graham said the case should be “decided at the ballot box” rather than by a…
San Antonio and Texas politicians react to Trump’s latest indictment
Some took victory laps while others accused Democrats of ‘weaponizing’ the justice system.
After hearing arguments, future of Planned Parenthood in Texas rests with federal judge
A Texas judge will decide whether Planned Parenthood must pay the state of Texas Medicaid reimbursements…
Republicans, conservatives defend Trump; campaign blasts Georgia indictment
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment has sparked a flurry of pushback…
Gov. Greg Abbott tells woman to ‘go back to Australia’ on social media
Abbott took issue with the woman’s observation that U.S. residents appear to fly their flag more…
Conservatives already sounding alarms over prospect of a short-term spending bill
A handful of conservatives in the House are already raising concerns about the length of a…
Local businessman announces campaign for Schaefer’s seat in Texas House
Local businessman Daniel Alders announced on Tuesday he plans to run for Texas House District 6…
Texas sues Planned Parenthood for millions of dollars
A conservative judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state of…
Conservatives already sounding alarms over prospect of a short-term spending bill
By Lauren Fox and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A handful of conservatives in the House…
Maplecrest Baptist hosts Conservative Christian speakers
Maplecrest Baptist Church in Vidor will host a “Faith, Family, Freedom” conference featuring two speakers prominent…
Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Is an Instant Smash Among Conservatives, While Progressives Wonder if He’s a ‘Plant’
Oliver Anthony’s instant viral hit ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ is dividing conservative and progressive fans…
WFU in the news: July 31-Aug. 6, 2023
Selected news clips courtesy of the Wake Forest News & Communications team.
Pornhub sues Texas, saying new age-verification law shafts porn-site users
Pornhub and adult-entertainment industry advocacy group The Free Speech Coalition claim the impending law violates constitutional…
Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo
State police released the video footage days after Jackson defended his actions in a post on…
Why the Democratic Establishment Has Rushed to Support Henry Cuellar
National party leaders are stoutly backing the centrist U.S. representative from Laredo, hoping to avoid a…
Texas holdout Why Lone Star state’s offshore wind apathy could hobble Biden’s Gulf auction
IN DEPTH Why Lone Star state’s offshore wind apathy could hobble Biden’s Gulf auction” />
Leaving Texas, families with transgender children seek refuge in Colorado
As state legislatures across the country enact laws targeting transgender people, families are looking to Colorado…
Trump Co-Defendants Deeply Ingrained in Conservative Movement
The latest indictment of former president Donald Trump in Georgia included charges for 18 of his…
A call to drop out, an offer of legal assistance: Primary opponents react to new Trump indictment
“As someone who’s running for President against Trump, I’d volunteer to write the amicus brief to…
Even after Planned Parenthood stopped performing abortions, Texas is …
Planned Parenthood has managed to stay open in Texas despite the state’s best efforts to shut…
Latinos are the biggest ethnic group in Texas, but their political power lags behind
Latinos in Texas have eclipsed non-Hispanic whites as the dominant ethnic group in the state, but…
Republican-controlled states like Oklahoma are rushing to invest in clean energy, even as conservative groups push for more oil and gas
The Heritage Foundation’s energy policy playbook includes deconstructing federal clean energy programs and promoting fossil fuel…
Texas’ Summer Electricity Generation is Critically Being Supported by Natural Gas
The plain facts, however, are that natural gas, wind, and solar have each contributed more Texas…
East Texas Rep. Matt Schaefer says he will not seek 2024 re-election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Texas House of Representatives Member Matt Schaefer said in an announcement on…
Texas town pins hopes on new truck crossing, but traffic off to slow start
Tornillo residents are excited about the reopening of a regional border crossing to commercial trucks.
Texas town pins hopes on new truck crossing, but traffic off to slow start
Tornillo residents are excited about the reopening of a regional border crossing to commercial trucks.
Biden Administration Urges Justices to Hear Cases on Social Media Laws
The administration argued that the laws, enacted by Florida and Texas to prevent removal of posts…
Texas A&M leaders meet with area superintendents to discuss plans to recruit minority students
Last year, 2,000 African American students who graduated from Texas high schools in the top ten…
Bodycam video shows confrontation between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson and…
The footage shows Jackson being tackled to the ground and placed in handcuffs, with the Amarillo…
Biden administration tells Supreme Court to block Texas social media law
Prelogar’s response clears the way for the Supreme Court to take up the state social media…
Opinion: Texas Uses Bused Migrants as Pawns, But LA’s Mayor Treats Them as People
There is no coordination between a Texas governor who ships people like cattle and local authorities…
State Rep. Matt Schaefer will not seek reelection
The deeply conservative leader said he is looking forward to spending time with his family, church…
‘Sound of Freedom’ director: more to movie than appeal to QAnon
Alejandro Gómez Monteverde says his movie is making headlines for political reasons but he wants viewers to rally…
Rep. Matt Schaefer Announces He Will Not Seek Another Term in Texas House
Schaefer said he would consider running for the Texas Senate if incumbent Sen. Bryan Hughes pursues…
Republican-controlled states like Oklahoma are rushing to invest in clean energy, even as conservative groups push for more oil and gas
The Heritage Foundation’s energy policy playbook includes deconstructing federal clean energy programs and promoting fossil fuel…
Barrels of water left out for migrants mysteriously go missing in South Texas
More than half of the water stations in sparsely populated Jim Hogg County have disappeared.
San Antonio tech bro-turned-Trump insider Brad Parscale has moved back to Texas
The former web designer is reportedly in Midland, running a company that promises to shield conservative…
Verizon Turbo Charges Its El Paso 5G Network Ahead of Schedule
Early access to the remainder of the C-band spectrum puts us another four months ahead of…
When It Comes to People Behind Bars, Texas Is Way Ahead
We keep putting convicts away. And lawmakers want those numbers to rise.
How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect
In polling, fund-raising and conservative media, the former president has turned criminal charges into political assets.…
Should the State Protect Men From Paternity Fraud?
Here’s another story that provides an interesting thought exercise for us. Can, and should, the government…
Tragic Twist: Co-Owner of ‘Marion County Record’ Newspaper in Kansas Dies After Raids by Police
There has been a tragic development in the story of the Kansas newspaper that was raided…
Raskin Finally Forced to Admit a Little Reality About the Biden Scandal
You know things are beginning to heat up for Joe Biden in the Biden family scandal…
With Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz likely out, presidential race lacks Texas spice
The Republican race for president lacks major Texas candidates, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted…
Mission-focused: Oklahoma National Guard troops assisting at Texas-Mexico border
Sand Springs Leader reporter Sharon Bishop-Baldwin accompanied the Oklahoma National Guard to the Texas-Mexico border to…
State of Texas: Paxton impeachment motions highlight efforts to gain advantage at trial
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton is just…
Gen Z influencers, quietly recruited by a company with deep GOP ties,…
After a June gathering in Fort Worth sponsored by a new company, Influenceable, social media leaders…
On the campaign trail with Jeff Landry, Donald Trump’s pick for Louisiana governor
Facing a sea of cowboy hats, fishing shirts and neon signs hawking popular beers, Jeff Landry,…
S.E. Cupp: The GOP ignores voters choosing abortion access
“As Ohio goes, so goes the nation.” That old chestnut has proven true in modern American…
Why are North Texas churches being targeted by violence? Experts weigh in
DALLAS — Nelson Smith cares for his church and its people as much as he cares…
Republican women get update on laws
Rhonda Anderson, of Longview, grassroots coordinator with the conservative group Texas Values, brought a report about…
US Government Credit Is Sinking, But Spending Is Still Running Wild
America’s credit rating is dropping, and there’s every reason to believe it hasn’t hit bottom yet.…
Louisiana Sheriff Arrested Man for Criticizing Officers. Now, the Fifth Circuit Has Ruled in Man’s Favor
The Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the plaintiff…
Texas Revamps Houston Schools, Closing Libraries and Angering Parents
As part of a state takeover plan, libraries in underperforming schools are becoming spaces for disruptive…
Texas Arrests MS-13 Gang Members, Smugglers Known For Sexual Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Vivek Ramaswamy Says He’s Considering Giving a Pardon to the Hunter Biden, Other Biden Family Members
Vivek Ramaswamy left Republican voters scratching their heads after he said in an interview that he…
CNN Sweeps the Leg out From Under ‘Bidenomics’ With Brutal Report on How Much More We’re Paying
We’ve seen Joe Biden make up all kinds of stories during his time in office. Perhaps…
What the FBI Isn’t Saying About Its Shooting of a Utah Trump Supporter Should Concern Everyone
Updated: On Thursday, NBC News reported that ” a senior law enforcement official” told the outlet…
IN BRIEF: Texas sales tax holiday this weekend
The state’s sales tax holiday will run through Sunday.
U.S. Department of Education reaffirms Baylor’s religious exemption i…
The university had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual-harassment complaints by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that…
Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair
The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State…
Views from the nation’s press
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis might not have staged a coup or arrested opponents, but modern authoritarians…
With an Array of Tactics, Conservatives Seek to Oust Progressive Prosecutors
In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended a second prosecutor. In Texas, activists are trying a new…
Some Aggies disappointed after botched journalism professor hiring
Kathleen McElroy will remain at UT Austin.
Legal Experts Question Judge’s Order Telling Southwest Lawyers to Get Religious-Liberty Training
A federal judge has set off a debate among legal scholars by ordering lawyers for Southwest…
Book-Banning Fever Hits a New Low in a Texas Town
A school board trustee was caught skulking around the darkened high-school library.
Sheriff says U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson cursed at officers, threatened h…
The Amarillo Republican was briefly detained in the incident as he was trying to help a…
Tips to handle, cook seafood safely
Seafood is high in protein, often low in saturated fat, and one of the best ways…
Environmentalists raise concerns over border buoy installation impact on Rio Grande ecosystems
EAGLE PASS, Texas – The marine barrier, intended to enhance border security along the Texas-Mexico border,…
3-year-old riding on Texas migrant bus dies on the way to Chicago
The bus departed from the Texas border city of Brownsville
The Texas Power Grid Endures Despite Record-Breaking Heat
Officials tout the state’s diverse portfolio of energy sources, including wind, solar, natural gas and nuclear,…
Texas GOP invokes Noah’s Ark to defend Greg Abbott’s floating Rio Grande border wall
Texas is being sued in state and federal court over floating border wall plan
Conservative talk show host Steve Deace endorses Gov. Ron DeSantis
Deace hosts “The Steve Deace Show” on BlazeTV. He’s been a longtime presence among Iowa Republicans.…
Copy Corner Founder, Larry Hodges, announcers District 14 candidacy
Copy Corner founder Larry Hodges announced Thursday that he will run as a Republican for Texas…
Two US Church Plants Leave Anglican Diocese for the Episcopal Church
Resurrection South Austin is the latest to go, citing issues around race, women, sexual minorities, and…
Unaccredited conservative nonprofit PragerU now has Florida’s blessing to teach kids a biased curriculum
Videos offered by PragerU have come under fire for whitewashing Black history, denying the existence of…
Ken Paxton and his legal team exploit loophole in gag order on his impeachment case
You would think a gag order would stop public comments about Paxton’s impeachment case. It hasn’t.…
New higher ed laws lead to changes, concerns at Texas Tech and other state universities
A pair of new laws recently passed by the state legislature prohibits universities from having offices…
Ousted Rep. Bryan Slaton’s tarnished legacy looms over special electi…
Candidates are promising to restore integrity to the district, including one Republican who has welcomed endorsements…
Mexico’s top diplomat says Texas border buoys are on Mexico’s side, presses US to act
WASHINGTON — Mexico’s top diplomat asserted Thursday that Texas has installed its anti-migrant buoys on her…
Here’s who has (and hasn’t) qualified for the first Republican presidential debate
Some Republican 2024 contenders are still scrambling to qualify for the party’s first presidential debate later…
New state law to crack down on vaping at Texas public schools
SAN ANTONIO – A new state law aims to crack down on vaping in public schools.…
Hispanic GOP presidential hopeful Suarez visits South Texas border to see ‘crisis’
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the only Hispanic, so far, running for the Republican presidential nomination, visited…
Texas congressman says border buoy barrier includes ‘chainsaw-type devices’
Recent claims from U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro over the border buoy barrier deployed in the Rio…
Texas says shallow river makes buoys legal, amid GOP calls to defund Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – Texas hit back against the Justice Department effort to remove its 1,000-foot buoy barrier…
After property-tax deal, Speaker Dade Phelan weighs in on leadership …
Rapport among the state’s top three Republicans has greatly improved, the House leader said, but another…
Striving to become Fox News en español, Miami-based Americano Media runs out of money
Americano Media, a Miami-based conservative media network that aims to become a Spanish-language version of Fox…
Dems Hate Texas’ Rio Grande Border Barrier Because It Works
The wall and water barrier are extremely effective, and that’s why they must stop it.
How the Texas Trial Changed the Story of Abortion Rights in America
During the five decades that followed Roe v. Wade, lawsuit after lawsuit in states across the…
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines launches center to advocate for biological women
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines announced the launch of a new initiative to further her fight…
Texas says shallow river makes buoys legal, amid GOP calls to defund Homeland Security
Texas’ controversial buoy barrier in the Rio Grande is
Dallas Booksellers Slam GOP’s Latest Book Law: ‘Entryway to Censorship’
The so-called READER Act by state Rep. Jared Patterson, a Frisco Republican, is set to take…
Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Heading into the primary, the U.S. House member and state senator answer questions on guns, the…
Clarence Thomas’s Life of Luxury Has Had Even More Conservative Benefactors: Report
It’s not just Harlan Crow bankrolling the Supreme Court Justice’s fancy vacations, but a whole cadre…
Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says
The conservative justice took at least 38 vacations, 26 private jet flights, eight flights by helicopter,…
Bringing Reproductive/Sexual Health Ed to Texas Foster Youth
Despite taboos, former foster youth, sexual health educators and child welfare experts have teamed up to…
Iowa State Fair draws Republican presidential hopefuls
Presidential hopefuls will flock to the Iowa State Fair over the next 10 days, eyeing support…
Hanania’s name is gone from a UT Austin center after exposé
A HuffPost exposé connected a visiting scholar at UT Austin to posts made under a pseudonym.…