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Paxton’s Ninth Life: Will the Senate Save Texas’ Embattled AG?
After weeks of speculation, Republican state Senator Angela Paxton announced Monday what many had come to…
Community-Based Climate Justice on the Gulf Coast
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. In 2014, Anthony…
Texas Senate passes property tax reform bill, calls on House to return to Austin
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday called on members of the…
ERCOT asks for ‘voluntary conservation’ amid extreme heat in Central Texas
A voluntary conservation notice from ERCOT is in effect from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20th.
Wilson County urges action to secure border
When Wilson County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution June 12 to join in a consortium with…
8-year-old girl dies in Border Patrol custody in Texas, as agency struggles with overcrowding
A little girl from Panama born with heart problems has died in Border Patrol custody. Her…
Postcard From Utah: In Utah, You Must Wear the Rainbow!
Rainbows are everywhere in Utah. I left California for a two-week vacation in deep red, conservative…
Furious Reactions to the Hunter Biden Plea Deal Come in, as James Comer, Jonathan Turley, and Others Push Back
As RedState reported, the five-year-long investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax dealings and illegal possession of a…
Interim Texas AG: Protecting Transgender Students Under Title IX Is ‘Illegal’
The elected attorney general of Texas may be taking it easy while he’s suspended from his…
Texas GOP, others condemn House impeachment, call on Senate to dismiss ‘illegal’ vote
(The Center Square) – The Republican Party of Texas, since May 27, has argued the Texas…
A Texas man’s surgery presented acunique complication: His heart wasn’t in the right place
Gary Wingfeld’s heart moved after he had a lung removed as a child. That made a...…
Affirmative action, student debt rulings loom at US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide by the end of this month the fate…
Donald Trump thrives amid legal woes, but the stakes couldn’t be higher
With two criminal indictments and several more possible, Donald Trump carries more legal baggage than any…
Cornyn’s call to dump Trump risks alienating Republican base voters
WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn says it’s time for the Republican party to dump former…
Analysis: The 2023 Texas House, from right to left
Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes…
Taxpayers finance political stunts by California, Florida and Texas governors
Gavin Newsom’s feud with the governors of Florida and Texas continues. Meanwhile, taxpayers from the three…
A Ballsy Exchange Between the DeSantis and Trump Camps Over Nevada’s Lamb Testicle Event
On Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attended the 8th Annual Basque Fry in Gardnerville, Nevada, jointly…
Chris Christie Sides With Progressives, Argues Against Laws Banning Medical and Surgical Treatments for Transgender Kids
If you’re anything like me, you responded to the news that former New Jersey Gov. Chris…
Biden’s Degenerate Monkeypox Czar Doesn’t Seem to Understand What His Job Is
Remember monkeypox? Given how quickly the panic involving the transmissible disease came and went, you may…
On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people on…
Elon Musk Hilariously Busts Biden on ‘His’ Twitter Account and Taxes
Elon Musk certainly has made Twitter much more fun just by allowing speech that would have…
Texas border security measures are necessary
In the absence of federal immigration reform, it is reasonable for states to look for different…
Family of eight-year-old girl who died in US border patrol custody ‘want justice’
Relatives of Anadith Reyez Álvarez, who died of influenza when detained in Texas, want to ensure…
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response Following Perryton Tornado Damage
Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing with state and local officials in Perryton and provided…
Opinion: ACLU Makes the Worst Argument Against Death Penalty, Citing Transgender Serial Killer
I was in a college course years ago, where the liberal professor polled students about their…
Report: ‘Heavily Armed’ IRS Agents Seize ‘Dozens of Boxes’ of Sales Records From Montana Gun Store
A Montana gun shop owner says he was targeted by “heavily armed agents” before the store…
From Classroom Indoctrination to Cancel Culture: How the Far Left Fuels the Rise of Social Conservatism
The culture war has become even more fiery over the past 10 years. The conflict between…
Festivals, events celebrate Juneteenth in North Texas this weekend
There are celebrations across North Texas in honor of Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of all enslaved…
Poem: A Prayer to Georgia O’Keeffe
I want to livein the negative spaceof your landscapes, recede intoshadows on the horizon soft likean…
Expanding Successful Migrant Busing Strategy
Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps left by the Biden Administration’s refusal to…
Texas lawmaker says his bill shutting down diversity offices on college campuses will help diversity
The bill — which was signed into law this week — is the latest in a…
Republicans Tout Conservative Credentials in Lieutenant Governor Primary
FLOWOOD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and state Sen. Chris McDaniel, the fellow…
Texas Smashes Total Jobs Record For 20 Months In A Row, Leads Nation In Jobs Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the growing Texas workforce and the state's robust…
Republicans tout conservative credentials in lieutenant governor primary
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and state Sen. Chris McDaniel, the fellow Republican trying to unseat…
Border patrol boats dedicated to fallen troopers in Brownwood
Family members, friends and the Texas Department of Public Safety came together for a special occasion;…
GOP unrest: Conservatives threaten to tank party’s 2024 spending bills
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is seeking to appease his conservative agitators by targeting next year’s federal…
In pre-impeachment jockeying, Paxton allies press to avoid trial, Hou…
All eyes are on a secretive Senate committee that is drafting rules for an impeachment trial.…
Establishing A New Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
“As AI becomes more prevalent as a revolutionary tool in our lives and in our workforce, we…
Supreme Court upholds adoption law seeking to protect Native American children
The Supreme Court upheld a landmark federal adoption law that seeks to keep Native American children…
Texas bans transgender athletes in college sports under new law signed by Gov. Abbott
Transgender athletes can’t play on Texas college sports teams that don’t align with their birth sex…
Deep in the Hearts of Children: 50 Years of Public Poetry
Editor’s Note Naomi Shihab Nye was Poetry Editor at the Texas Observer for the past 28…
Life with Parole
Jasmine Torres tried to answer the phone call, but cell service was poor at her factory…
Popcorn Time: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Drops off First Busload of Illegal Aliens in Los Angeles
In this episode of Oh, This Is Gonna Be Good… Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has…
Sen. John Kennedy Uses Perfect Analogy to Blister FBI, DOJ Inaction on Biden Bribery Allegations
When Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy has something to say, he not only says it; the…
Asst. Sec. of State Blows off Congressional Hearing on China Just Ahead of Blinken Trip
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink raised eyebrows in early…
Food Stamps for College Students: What you need to get SNAP in Texas?
The Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides additional income to low-income households to purchase food.…
Allen City Council Member Condemns Nazis, Also Compares Pride Flags With Fascist Flags
Allen City Council member Dave Shafer recently tweeted that he is not certain that the Allen…
Inside the cost-savings Californians are finding in DFW, across Texas
StorageCafe examined what it termed the “Texodus,” in which Californians are realizing both massive savings and…
Conservatives’ budget plan renews battle over seniors’ benefits
The plan would gradually raise the age at which future retirees can start claiming full Social…
DeSantis, Abbot duel on policies ahead of 2024 race
Each is trying to one-up the other with appeals to the base.
Texas bans public colleges’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs
The state’s Republican governor signed legislation Wednesday that its sponsor calls the “most significant ban” on higher ed…
Conservative lawmakers propose budget that would defund ‘sanctuary’ cities, end chain migration
The Republican Study Committee’s budget plan, released Wednesday, will outline a slew of measures it is…
Over 20 Years, Texas Allowed 1 Billion Pounds Excess Emissions
By Naveena Sadasivam, Clayton Aldern, Jessie Blaeser, and Chad Small. This story was originally published by Grist.…
Texas Republicans Refuse to Condemn Allen Shooter’s Extremist Beliefs
Update, 6/13/2023: Allen City Council member Dave Shafer responded to our article and the shooter’s beliefs.…
Strangest State: There’s No Place Like … Texas
Austin The antics of Attorney General Ken “I’m still under indictment” Paxton could often earn a…
Controversial Matagorda Bay Ship Channel Grows Closer to Reality
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate,…
Dow’s River
Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as high temperatures lead to rise in electrical demand
SAN ANTONIO – The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch on Tuesday that…
Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on propert…
Phelan announced the formation of a House committee that could set the tone in favor of…
Texas Democratic Party operatives form super PAC to oust Ted Cruz
A team of Texas Democratic Party operatives has launched a super PAC aimed at unseating Republican…
A New Attempt To Stop Texas Border Crossers NewsRadio 740 KTRH
Texas is adding a 1,000 foot inflatable border barrier
Biden State Dept Demands $76 Million to Push Diversity and Inclusion, Citing ‘National Security’
The Biden State Department is requesting an additional $76 million budget allocation from Congress to fund…
WATCH: Tucker Carlson Points to Trump Speaking Against the Iraq War as ‘The Precise Moment Permanent Washington Decided to Send Him to Prison’
Episode 2 of Tucker Carlson’s “Tucker on Twitter” show dropped Thursday just before news of the…
WATCH: Protester Rushes Trump Motorcade in Miami, Finds out That’s Not a Good Idea
As we reported, former President Donald Trump had to show up in a Miami federal courthouse…
Another Drag Queen Event for Kids, This Time at Biotech Company Amgen
In case it hasn’t been shoved in your face enough, June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The…
WH Stomps on Girls’ Rights With Orwellian Remark About Competing With Trans Athletes
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre seems to think her job is not to answer the…
‘Trying to figure it out’: McCarthy’s conservative rebels struggle with next steps
Members of the group know they want significant spending cuts. But they haven’t settled on a…
House Resumes Votes After Weeklong Stalemate Amid Conservative Revolt
A group of House conservatives relented on Tuesday, falling in line with their conference for a…
UT/Civitas Institute Poll: Less Than Half of Respondents Regard U.S. Democracy Positively
AUSTIN, Texas — The inaugural American Civic Life Survey conducted by the Civitas Institute at The…
Slick Gavin Newsom Shows That He’s Biden With a Brain in Hannity Interview–and a Huge Threat to America
If you’re a sports fan, you know that sometimes it’s painful to have to admit that…
Texas producers hope debt limit deal puts oil and gas projects on the fast track
Some Texas Republicans backed the debt ceiling compromise because of oil and gas permitting changes.
U.S. Suspends Asylum Appointments in Texas Border City After Extortion Reports
By Daina Beth Solomon and Ted Hesson MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. asylum appointments at a…
James Comer Subpoenas Key Hunter Biden Business Partner
Rep. James Comer is escalating his investigation into the Biden family by subpoenaing one of Hunter…
US halts online asylum appointments at Texas crossing after extortion warnings
U.S. authorities have halted mobile app appointments to admit asylum-seekers at a Texas border crossing after…
Ted Cruz Goes There on FBI Cover-Up of Alleged Biden Bribery Tapes
In the most troubling revelation yet related to Joe Biden’s alleged bribery scandal, Sen. Chuck Grassley…
Confirmed: WH Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act Before Midterms With ‘Mega MAGA Republicans’ Rhetoric
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been found to have violated the Hatch Act, a…
Here We Go: Articles of Impeachment Filed Against Biden, Harris — and the Charges Are Right on the Money
Democrats have been willing to throw everything up against the wall and all the rules under…
Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on a Texas beach due to low oxygen levels
Tens of thousands of dead fish washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend.…
Biden’s Dilemma at the Border
America’s broken immigration system has spawned a national fight, but Congress lacks the political will to…
Congress Revoking MLB’s Antitrust Exemption Comes Into Play Regarding the Oakland A’s Potential Move to Las Vegas
With the Nevada state legislature set to reconvene in special session on June 12 to consider…
GOP presidential hopefuls visit Texas with dollars in mind
Texas has long been an ATM for Republican and Democratic candidates looking for campaign dollars to…
Border trustee, sheriff’s ex-No. 2, told to step down
The former assistant sheriff who suddenly retired this week after he became the focus of an…
The Morning Briefing: Blind Rage Trump-Haters Want to Exhaust Us With Their Antics
Top O’ the Briefing Happy Monday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Llewellyn preferred Sanka on the…
Former DNI John Ratcliffe Accuses Special Counsel Team of Improper Actions in Effort to Get Trump
Former DNI John Ratcliffe appeared with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures,” and he…
Muslims Sue FBI for Religious Discrimination, Feds Base Their Defense on ‘Secret Evidence’
Now here’s an interesting case. A group of Muslims is suing the FBI, claiming religious discrimination…
Report: FBI Record on Bribery Deal Reveals Another ‘Big’ Connection to Joe Biden
The information in the “Biden bribery form” was revealed this week. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)…
Video shows math teacher THREATENING students for calling her out over her Pride propaganda (watch)
Listening to these students calling their MATH TEACHER out for showing them Pride Month propaganda? And…
Biden Surrogate Chris Coons Gaslights About How the Trump Indictment Will Affect Biden
During the latest episode of ABC News’ “The Week With George Stephanopoulos” on Sunday, Senator Chris…
Lindsay Graham lets George Stephanopoulos know he will not be silenced
Today, Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on ABC with former Clinton mouthpiece, George Stephanopoulos. Admittedly, that was…
Top Biden Appointee Admits She Lied Under Oath
One of Joe Biden’s top appointees, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, has admitted that she lied…
DeSantis Asks, Is There a Different Standard of Justice For a Democrat Secretary of State and a Former Republican President?
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was on the presidential nominee campaign trail, stopping in Greensboro,…
Weekend Parting Shot: Wanted: Single, Masculine, Liberal Man. No Smokers, Man Purses Okay
Happy Friday, gentle readers. I apologize for my absence today. It was my turn to take…
Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
Billionaire Kelcy Warren claimed that he was defamed by the Democratic candidate’s criticism of the power-grid…
With Abbott’s Signature, Texas Will No Longer Require Personal Vehicle Inspections After 2025
Texans would eventually no longer be required to take non-commercial vehicles to the inspection station, if…
With another DACA court ruling looming, Texas recipients who are now …
A federal judge in Houston is expected to rule for the second time that the Obama-era…
The conservative Supreme Court might have paved the way for Dems to take the House
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House GOP delays legislative business over Biden-McCarthy debt deal
GOP delays legislative business over speaker, Biden’s deal
Texas to use mobile, floating border wall in effort to prevent illegal crossings
The first 1,000 feet of the new “water-based barrier” will be deployed in Eagle Pass, Texas.…
Governor Signs Sweeping Package of Border Security Laws
Thanks to the leadership and hard work of Director McCraw, General Suelzer, and their teams, Texas…
Texas Border Coalition supports two bipartisan border bills in Congress
Two border bills with bipartisan support indicate Congress could be close to taking immigration action for…
Unionized Texas Journalists Face Biggest Opponent Yet: Gannett
When you see journalists on picket lines, they’re typically snapping photos, scribbling in notepads, or pulling…
Governor Stitt to send 100 National Guards to Texas, how this affects taxpayers
Governor Stitt is committed to sending the Oklahoma National Guard down to Texas to help out…
Governor Abbott Names Jackson Interim Chair Of Public Utility Commission Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today named Kathleen Jackson as the interim Chair of the Public Utility Commission…
DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state’s decision to…
Terrance Knighton discusses the value of recruiting in the state of Texas
Nebraska defensive line coach and former NFL player Terrance Knighton speaks at the University of Mary…
Texas’ Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has brought on a prominent Houston litigator to defend... Texas Attorney…
With Texas House adjourned, Senate takes bigger swing at border enfor…
Rather than accept the House legislation as is, senators passed their own — more expansive —…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas postpones annual financial disclosure amid donor controversy
Texas billionaire Harlan Crow, a Republican donor, for decades treated Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to…
Texas Senate moves forward with border and immigration bills, despite House absence
The Texas Senate moved forward with its border-security legislation on Wednesday. That’s despite the fact that…
After conservative revolt, GOP aims to try again on rule vote
House Republican leadership could hold another vote to advance legislation Wednesday after an extraordinary conservative revolt…
What the impeachment of the Texas attorney general means for Ken Paxton and his party
Republicans in the Texas House voted overwhelmingly last week to impeach State Attorney General Ken Paxton.…
SR 4 Introduced
Recognizing Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.