Candace Cameron Bure’s daughter leaving Hollywood for Texas

Candace Cameron Bure’s daughter, Natasha, is moving to Texas, making her the latest celebrity to leave…

State Comptroller Glenn Hegar praises state’s economy at Harrison County Republican Assembly

Texas’ economy is stronger than ever before, standing at the eighth largest in the world, State…

Will $3M from pro-Paxton group influence Dan Patrick’s impeachment handling? He won’t say.

Dan Patrick didn’t respond to questions about $3M in contributions he received from pro-Paxton group and…

Poll: Most Iowa GOP caucusgoers are ‘pro-life’ and ‘traditional’ conservatives

The caucusgoer attributes help explain Trump’s lead in the GOP primary.  

Will $3M from pro-Paxton group influence Dan Patrick’s impeachment handling? He won’t say.

Dan Patrick didn’t respond to questions about $3M in contributions he received from pro-Paxton group and…

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton says he will not resign ahead of Texas Senate trial

Ken Paxton is currently suspended from office after being impeached by the Texas House in May.…

Meet the ‘Mama Bears’ fighting back in Republican-led states to protect LGBTQ+ kids

A group of ‘Mama Bears’ have their unconditional love into a call to arms to protect…

When it comes to climate, the Republican Party has a woman problem

Nikki Haley was the only contender in the debate to say climate change is real. The…

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer blasts ‘aggravating’ conservatives

The singer behind “Rich Men North of Richmond,” which has become such a hit with a…

Court blocks Texas ban on puberty blockers, hormones for trans children

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to appeal. More than 20 states have passed similar…

Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids

The state attorney general’s office could appeal the state district court injunction in a bid to…

It’s High Time to Resist Those Using the State to Enforce Indoctrination in Schools

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Feel-Good Friday: The Piano Is Food for the Soul; Piano Teachers Supply the Ingredients

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UAW Threatens Strike Against Automakers, Reminds Biden, Democrats of Their ‘Obligation’ to Big Labor

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Biden Makes Bizarre Comments About Trump’s Mugshot, Biceps, COVID, and the Special Counsel

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Texas ban on gender-affirming health care for minors blocked, Missouri ban allowed to take effect

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Conservatives hope key legal case can bring Biden migrant parole policies ‘tumbling down’

Biden’s policy to grant parole to four nationalities entering the U.S. is facing a new legal…

U.S. census and other surveys likely undercount the number of LGBTQ+ people living in Texas

Some queer Texans may fear disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to neighbors or the…

Trump defiant after surrendering on election interference charges

Ex-president vows to ‘never surrender’ after mugshot taken at Fulton county jail – follow the day’s…

ERCOT warns Texans of possible rolling power outages Friday evening

Energy demand is expected to exceed capacity at 7:40 p.m. Friday, according to the state’s grid…

Republicans head back to Houston for their 2028 national convention

Republicans on Friday chose Houston to host their 2028 national convention, hoping to cement support in…

Gov. Greg Abbott says ‘no mask mandates in Texas’ amid rising COVID cases

A South Texas school district cancelled classes for the rest of the week due to a…

Houston will host 2028 Republican National Convention

The announcement came uncommonly early — five years before the convention to select the GOP nominee…

Texas trial over Biden policy letting migrants from 4 countries into US to wrap up Friday

A trial in Texas is set to conclude on a lawsuit seeking to end a key…

Texas trial over Biden policy letting migrants from 4 countries into US to wrap up Friday

HOUSTON (AP) — A trial over a lawsuit seeking to end a key element of President…

Canceling high school football for academic reasons: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides…

Conservative pop culture is having a moment

The first GOP debate of the 2024 presidential primary season began on Fox News this week…

School districts could start allowing chaplains on campus

A new law allows chaplaincy programs at public schools  

He’s Back! Trump Finally Posts on Twitter/X Again and It’s Definitely a Big Message

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Texas DPS Director McCraw skips border security update at oversight hearing, receives $45,000 raise

The Public Safety Commission agenda included an update on the state’s border program, but…  

Trial to begin in Texas lawsuit over Biden’s immigration policy

A debate over the policy begins Thursday in Texas.  

Trial to Begin in Texas in Lawsuit Over Biden Policy Letting Migrants From 4 Countries Into the US

HOUSTON (AP) — A key portion of President Joe Biden’s immigration policy that grants parole to…

School districts could start allowing chaplains on campus

A new law allows chaplaincy programs at public schools  

Jim Jordan Launches Probe Into Fulton County’s Indictment Against Donald Trump

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Trial begins in Texas lawsuit over Biden’s immigration policy

A debate over the policy started Thursday in Texas.  

“Valente Rodriguez: From Migrant Farmworker to Hollywood Actor and Returning Host of STXIFF 2023”

Born in 1964 in South Texas to a family of eight migrant farmworkers, Valente Rodriguez has…

Dems Mock Fulton County Defendants as Anticipation Builds for Trump’s Mugshot

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A Carjacker Thought This Armed Woman Was Defenseless, Then He Found out She Wasn’t

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Texas grid operator CEO warns of energy emergency at nightfall amid heavy load, low wind forecasts

Loads forecast to top 85 GW amid heat wave Wind output to drop by 54% at…

Liberal Groups Court Conservative Justices in New Gun Case

Gun control advocates are pushing an argument they hope will convince at least two conservative justices…

Robert Kennedy Jr. Skewers the GOP Debate While Invoking ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ as a Rallying Cry

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Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.24.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.  

Republican candidates grapple with post-Roe positioning on abortion

Abortion has been a losing issue for GOP since end of federal right but Pence, Scott…

Advocates worry more conservative knives out for food stamps in upcoming farm bill fight

The Dallas Morning News  

Rights groups oppose Texas law that lets chaplains work as school counselors

Opponents of law passed in Republican-run state argue it is violation of religious freedom guaranteed in…

Should the Prince of Peace Trump Politics?

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Trump and Tucker Show Was Perfect Counterprogramming to Fox News GOP Debate

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Concerns arise over ‘PragerU’ curriculum coming to Texas schools

 

GOP Debate and Abortion: Despite Mixed Responses, a Culture of Life Should Be the Goal

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Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle Claim Fox News Security Kept Them Out of Debate Spin Room

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Live updates: Republican candidates, sans Trump, to debate for first time

It’s the first opportunity for nearly all of the candidates to appeal to a national audience,…

Five key takeaways from the first Republican US presidential debate

 

Trump won’t be at the GOP’s first presidential debate. But his presence will be felt

He’ll be missing from the stage, but former president and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump will nonetheless…

Republican debate live updates: GOP primary candidates take stage − without Donald Trump

 

US Sprinter Whose Suspension Kept Her From Olympics Finds Redemption as Fastest Woman in the World

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Fox News Plans to ‘Beam Trump in’ to GOP Presidential Debate via Video Clips

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The Paradox of ‘Defunding’ Federal and Local Law Enforcement

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Republican debate live updates and analysis: 8 candidates are facing off

The first Republican debate of the 2024 presidential primary is in Milwaukee, airing on Fox News…

NEW: Mark Meadows Loses Bid to Stay GA Arrest Pending Decision on Removal to Federal Court

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PragerU claims to be a state-approved K-12 education vendor; Texas officials say it’s not

Conservative media company PragerU announced it was bringing its children’s videos to Texas, raising concern and…

Firebrand Texas Bishop Strickland says Rome synod will reveal ‘true schismatics’

Bishop Joseph Strickland, the firebrand Catholic prelate from Tyler, Texas, claims in a new letter that…

Pillen defends $2.6 million price tag of sending Nebraska troops, troopers to Texas border

Nebraska could spend as much as $2.6 million this summer helping Texas secure its border with…

The first Republican debate of 2023 happens tonight. Here’s what to know

 

6 things to watch for in the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate

With front-runner Donald Trump skipping the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, eight of his GOP…

Conservative activist who took down affirmative action is now going after law firms’ diversity programs

By Bryan Mena, CNN  

PragerU says it’s bringing conservative lessons to Texas schools. Not quite, officials say

DALLAS — PragerU announced this week that the conservative media outlet will expand its reach into…

‘Harmful to public schools’: Over 100 Texas chaplains issue letter of opposition to school chaplain bill

More than 100 Texas chaplains issued a letter Tuesday urging school board members in the state…

Conservative activist who took down affirmative action is now going after law firms’ diversity programs

The conservative activist behind the Supreme Court case that struck down affirmative action in college admissions…

DeSantis touts Iowa ‘kingmaker’ whose picks weren’t nominated

Iowa’s caucuses may winnow the Republican presidential field but often do not pick the nominee, Nathan…

Daily News features differing viewpoints

For those seeking editorials and opinion columns that are informative, thought-provoking and encourage vigorous, respectful debate,…

In Trump’s absence, DeSantis seen as ‘punching bag’ in first Republican debate

Eight Republican presidential contenders will duel in the party’s first debate of the 2024 race in…

The national debate over books has come to West Texas. And librarians are stuck in the middle.

West Texas residents are organizing over their love — or concern — for books. Meanwhile, from…

Gov. Doug Burgum injured playing basketball, may not be able to attend first Republican debate

It is “unclear if he will be able to stand” at the two-hour debate, which is…

Legal defeat could cause shutdown of Planned Parenthood in Texas

A legal defeat could force it to shut down in the state.  

Legal defeat could cause shutdown of Planned Parenthood in Texas

A legal defeat could force it to shut down in the state.  

Jean Guerrero: Can Texas Gov. Abbott set lethal border barriers and still win Latino votes?

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s man-made killing traps on the Rio Grande have taken border enforcement…

Woke Pentagon Seeks to Desecrate Arlington’s Confederate Memorial

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U.S. census and other surveys likely undercount the number of LGBTQ+ …

Some queer Texans may fear disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to neighbors or the…

U.S. Justice Department argues for removal of Texas’ floating border …

In a court hearing over the barrier near Eagle Pass, the U.S. Justice Department argued it…

Conservative group targets diversity fellowships of two law firms

Two high-powered U.S. law firms are openly discriminating with fellowships that exclude white, heterosexual males, a…

WATCH: Trump PAC Releases Border Security Ad as First GOP Debate Looms

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Five things Democrats are watching during the Republican debate

Democrats are waiting in anticipation for Republicans to make what many believe will be a Trump-inspired…

PragerU said it’s bringing conservative lessons to Texas schools. Not quite, officials say

PragerU announced Tuesday the conservative media outlet will expand its reach into Texas public schools, but…

Massachusetts School Districts Roll out ‘Anti-Racist’ Struggle Session Groups for White Teachers

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Judge Rules in Favor of Michigan Farmer Who Was Targeted for His Religious Beliefs

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Trump decision to skip debate fuels GOP anxiety

Former President Trump’s decision to skip the first Republican presidential primary debate is fueling Republican angst…

‘Cherry-picking’: Candidates lash out at RNC after not making debate stage

Perry Johnson said he planned to take legal action. So did Larry Elder. And Will Hurd…

Conservative pundits falsely claim that Biden slept at Maui memorial

Using low-quality video that distorts how Biden appears, pundits made the false claim go viral on…

Republican says threat to McCarthy’s Speakership ‘inevitable’ if he doesn’t meet conservative demands

Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) said Tuesday that a threat to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R) Speakership is…

Alaska Governor Dunleavy Endorses Donald Trump for President

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Another serious storm makes landfall

Tropical Storm Harold made landfall in Texas with threats of tornadoes and flooding. It’s Tuesday’s news.…

D.C. Attorney General is probing Leonard Leo’s network

The Federalist Society co-chair and ex-Trump judicial adviser has utilized nonprofit groups to collect more than…

Who will testify in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial?

AUSTIN — The names of witnesses for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial must be submitted to the…

Texas Takes Attacks on Austin to New Level With “Death Star” Law

The goal of Death Star is simple.  

Conservative activist sues 2 major law firms over diversity fellowships

The American Alliance for Equal Rights, which led the campaign to upend affirmative action in college…

How to watch the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night

Republicans are looking at a crowded field to challenge President Biden for the 2024 presidential election…

For the record, keeping small papers alive

I never fully understood the value of an independent weekly newspaper until I watched a PBS report…

Gov. Noem to be guest speaker at Colorado conservative conference on Saturday

Gov. Kristi Noem will speak at the Freedom Conference and Festival hosted by the Steamboat Institute…

How to watch the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night

Republicans are looking at a crowded field to challenge President Biden for the 2024 presidential election…

School takeovers by states may become more common

That lack of progress after the influx of COVID money is likely to generate more talk…

8 candidates qualify for first 2024 Republican presidential debate

Eight Republicans have qualified for the party’s first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday night, the Republican…

RNC announces 8 candidates have qualified for first debate

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, former Rep. Will Hurd, businessperson Perry Johnson and radio host Larry Elder…

8 candidates qualify for first Republican debate

Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he will be skipping it  

To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative

Starting Sept. 1, limited abortion care will be legal in Texas in two pregnancy circumstances. Getting…

Texas moves large floating barrier on US-Mexico border closer to American soil

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the barrier was moved “out of an abundance of caution” following…

Judge to consider whether Texas can keep oversize buoy barrier on US-Mexico river border

A federal judge is set to consider whether Texas can keep a floating barrier on the…

BREAKING: RNC Announces Candidates Who Qualified for the First Presidential Primary Debate

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NEW: Stunning Docs Show Biden Withholding Ukraine Aid Over Prosecutor Contradicted US Position

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Wokeness Is a Suicide You Have to Agree To

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U.S. Embassy in Belarus Advises Americans to Depart Immediately

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Biden Botches Remarks in Maui, Tells Jokes, and Appears to Zone out

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ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Texas

Editor’s Note: The above video provides tips on what to do if you’re experiencing heat-related illness.…

Democrats, Popcorn in Hand, Root for a Rowdy G.O.P. Debate

Top Democrats, suddenly feeling a bit better about 2024, would love to see Republicans talk about…

How we got the Texas Legislature to invest $1 billion in state parks

It took a big idea, reaching across the political divide, and a little bit of luck…

What to know about the 1st Republican presidential primary debate

The first Republican presidential primary debate is Wednesday in Milwaukee, airing on Fox News starting at…

Jurist picked by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to help run Ken Paxton impeachment trial steps aside

A retired jurist, picked by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to advise him as he runs Attorney…

Hispanic Republicans vie to oust Democrats in diverse districts

GOP Hispanic candidates vying in diverse House districts held by Democrats span the political spectrum from…

13 Houston radio legends join iconic Texas broadcasting hall of fame and museum

The votes have been counted and a record 13 broadcasters with Houston ties will be inducted…

Dateline Rice for Aug. 21, 2023 (Weekend Edition)

Dateline Rice for Aug. 21, 2023 (Weekend Edition)  

Tony Buzbee, lawyer for Ken Paxton, intends to seek Houston City Coun…

Buzbee is currently defending Texas’ impeached attorney general. He ran for mayor in 2019, challenging incumbent…

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