The clash over Gov. Greg Abbott’s anti-migrant buoys hinges on the definition of “invasion,” and the…
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House Managers file for impeachment, Paxton’s attorneys say they lack evidence
(The Center Square) – After the latest impeachment trial deadline of Aug. 15, the House Managers…
Majority Of Texas Buoys In Rio Grande On Mexican Side, Survey Finds
The controversial buoys placed by the US state of Texas in the Rio Grande river to…
Conservatives wary after McCarthy floats stopgap spending plan to avoid government shutdown
Conservatives are cautiously eyeing the looming government spending fight after Speaker McCarthy said during a members-only…
Trump’s racketeering indictment uses his own tweets against him
12 of the 161 “overt acts” named in the RICO charges are tweets sent from Trump’s…
Military Lends Support in Maui Wildfire Aftermath
Service members and civilians are answering the call to help after devastating wildfires tore through an…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.
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
Texans do not need a license to carry, but some gun owners still want…
Since the permitless carry law passed in 2021, Texans have not needed a license to carry…
Racing to Stop Trump, Republicans Descend on a Strange New Iowa
As the state fair and its Republican pageantry begin, Donald Trump’s rivals face a transformed political…
In DeSantis’ Fla., schools get OK for climate-denial videos
Florida’s Department of Education approves classroom use of videos produced by a conservative group that denies…
Trump says he won’t sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement
Former President Donald Trump says he won’t sign a pledge to support the Republican nominee if…
Molina Healthcare of Texas & Cameron County Sheriffs Host Drive-Thru Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway Event, August 11th
This back-to-school supplies giveaway event reflects Molina’s commitment to community support and education.
Alabama Republicans frame redistricting case as threat to political power
A number of high-profile Alabama Republicans expressed their growing concern over the impending ruling on the…
Lawmakers examine effects of Operation Lone Star, buoy barriers on Texas border
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, of Texas, led a congressional delegation of other Democrats to the banks…
New images show migrants rushing Texas border
Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez discusses the migrants that began rushing the Texas…
GOP lawmakers file amicus brief backing Texas against DOJ lawsuit over border barrier
Nearly two dozen Republican lawmakers are backing an amicus brief in supprot of Texas against a…
Congressional Democrats condemn Texas’ hardline border efforts
Congressional Democrats condemn hardline border efforts
Conservative Groups Targeting Corporate DE&I Programs
Conservative activists and public officials are taking legal action to disrupt corporate diversity, equity and inclusion…
Kansas judge hears first post-Roe challenge to abortion restrictions
Abortion providers are suing over a handful of new and old abortion restrictions they say violate…
House GOP moderates’ patience with conservative demands wearing thin
Moderate Republicans and those in competitive districts have largely lined up behind Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)…
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to tour Texas border
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will join a congressional delegation to tour the Texas border with Mexico.…
Massachusetts governor declares emergency and urges help for migrants
Maura Healey calls on federal government to provide ‘urgent action’ as shelters housing migrants and refugees…
Migrants disrupt commercial operations at Texas border port
An influx of illegal immigrants blocked the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas early Tuesday, disrupting…
Kansas judge hears first post-Roe challenge to abortion restrictions
Abortion providers are suing over a handful of new and old abortion restrictions they say violate…
US Supreme Court reinstates Biden’s ‘ghost gun’ restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a request by President Joe Biden’s administration to reinstate…
Texas Republican Ties US Homeland Security Funding to Border Demands
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A prominent hardline conservative from Texas urged his fellow Republicans…
Docs show Rio Grande agency warned Texas for months on border buoys before turning to DOJ
Texas kept installing Rio Grande barriers despite despite being warned for at least seven months that…
House GOP cools on Mayorkas impeachment fever
The Homeland Security secretary was supposed to be an easier impeachment target for Republicans. But after…
The Legal Assault on Corporate Diversity Efforts Has Begun
Conservative groups challenge Amazon, Comcast and others using many of the same tools that helped kill…
Texas Cities Are Getting Ready For The State’s ‘Death Star’ Law
Houston and San Antonio have filed a major lawsuit. Dozens of local officials have signed onto…
How the Texas AG’s office became a pipeline for conservative federal …
In just a few decades, the Texas attorney general’s office became a powerhouse in national legal…
God’s Army Gathers in Fort Worth
On the last Sunday of July, an ecstatic crowd of hundreds gathered inside the Fort Worth…
Ken Paxton, lawyers test limits of gag order restricting comments on …
Supporters of the suspended attorney general find ways to make known their displeasure about the case…
Customs officers seize 96 illegal rooster blades at Texas-Mexico border
Customs agents found six packages containing the illegal blades, which are used in cockfighting.
Sikh Man Who Turned the Tables on Shoplifter Facing Criminal Charges
As RedState reported, a Sikh convenience store owner turned the tables on a shoplifter as he…
Chinese-Owned Bio Lab Update: Million-Dollar Mice, Fake Bankruptcy, Recalled COVID-19 Tests, PPP Loans, and Tax Credits
RedState was one of the first outlets to bring the news of an illegal bio lab,…
WATCH: Mike Pence Rebuked in New Hampshire by Voters Calling Him ‘Sellout’
When people are writing more about how your campaign is imploding than what they think you…
Trump Attorney John Lauro and Dana Bash Spar Over Press Freedom and Speech vs. Action on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’
Former President Donald Trump’s attorney, John Lauro, joined Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union”…
Texas drops out of voter registration system
It appears that Texas is going ahead with the plan to withdraw from the Electronic Registration…
In 1998, a legal revolution was quietly born in Texas. It would pull America’s courts rightward. Part 1: Righting the Rule of Law
With his election as Texas attorney general, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn planted the seeds of conservatism.…
A visit to the floating border wall installed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
A visit to the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas, by kayak. That’s where Gov. Greg…
Are G.O.P. Voters Tiring of the War on ‘Wokeness’?
New polling shows national Republicans and Iowa Republican caucusgoers were more interested in “law and order”…
Sunday shows preview: Trump indictments put spotlight on rule of law as 2024 heats up
Amid the backdrop of the 2024 presidential race, the fallout from former President Trump’s latest indictment…
Swish: Ron DeSantis Dunks NBA Players’ Association After Their Whinefest on Orlando Magic Campaign Donation
As RedState wrote Thursday, the Orlando Magic organization has came under fire from left-wing hacktivists after…
Sec. of State Blinken Puts His Self-Unawareness on Full Display Over Russia’s Conviction of Navalny
In a stealthy Friday afternoon news dump, straight from the you-can’t-make-this-up files, see if this scenario…
Fighting for Breaks on Multiple Fronts
Less than an hour into the “thirst strike” held last week on the steps of the…
Loon Star State: Gutting
Ben Sargent/Texas Observer To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or…
Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation
Questions arise about the accuracy of a 2021 study authored by anti-abortion doctors that helped inform…
Coppedge: The checkered history of Texas attorneys general
The office of Texas attorney general has been graced by many illustrious figures, and many of…
Texas A&M will pay $1M to Black professor following botched hiring and internal review
The university acknowledged mistakes were made after they reduced an offer with tenure for Kathleen McElroy,…
Dr. Carlos Cruz Announces “Mission of Mercy-RGV Free Dental Clinic” for 2 Days
This event is not just an innovative way to bring dental care to those most in…
Texas separates migrant families, detaining fathers on trespassing charges in latest border move
Texas state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on…
Boys & Girls Club of Pharr – San Juan Receives 100 Laptops
We greatly appreciate AT&T and Human I-T for their donation of laptops and related resources that…
Texas Workers, Congressman Launch ‘Thirst Strike’ for Heat Protections
Editor’s Note, August 3 2023: Michelle Pitcher looked at the President Biden’s response to the thirst…
Shocking: Woman Denied Cancer Treatment in Portland After Criticizing Transgenderism
A woman has reportedly been denied cancer treatment at a Portland area hospital after she criticized…
You Know How Desperate They Must Be: Obama Meets With Biden Over Concerns About Trump
It sounds like the Democrats are getting desperate now when it comes to former president Donald…
The Reason Joe Biden Finally Acknowledged His Granddaughter Makes the Situation Even Worse
As RedState reported, after four long years, Joe Biden has finally acknowledged the existence of his…
Be Ready: The Authoritarian Left Is Increasingly Using the Government to Suppress Free Speech
It seems the authoritarian left is growing even more authoritarian as of late, especially when it…
David Spiller announces re-election for Texas State House
Conservative Texas State House Representative David Spiller announced his re-election for Texas State House District 68.…
Reynolds using ARPA funds to send troops to Texas border
(The Center Square) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is using money from the American Rescue Plan…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott responds to border barrier lawsuit
Governor Abbott was asked about the current lawsuit by the Justice Department against Texas for placing…
Texas is separating families at the border in apparent ‘harsh and cruel’ shift in policy, immigration attorney says
Texas has separated at least 26 migrant family units on the southern border since July 10…
Save the Mothers
The United States has the worst maternal mortality rates of any wealthy country, by a lot,…
Not Your Everyday Snow Cone
During World War II, when American planes bombed Taiwan’s sugar mills, my grandfather stashed the sweet…
Two little-known groups are training conservative legislators and school board members
Claiming today’s conservative Republicans aren’t anywhere near conservative enough, one activist organization has been training its…
Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation
Pharmaceutical sciences professor Chris Adkins was perusing news on his computer in December when he came…
The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas
On November 3, 2020, as America watched the first results of a fateful presidential contest roll…
Texas is using a disaster proclamation to take over land near the border, attorneys say.
The edges of a pecan farm in Eagle Pass have been taken over by state troopers.…
Eagle Pass the latest battlefield in the Abbott-Biden war over control of U.S.-Mexico border
The riverside city, sometimes referred to as ‘La Puerta de Mexico’ or ‘Mexico’s Door,’ ‘is at…
WATCH: Struggle Session on MSNBC to Defend Joe Biden Is Comedy Gold
Watching Democrats spin in circles over Devon Archer’s testimony has truly been a sight to behold.…
FEC Reports Confirm Legal Expenses Are Crushing Trump’s Massive Fundraising Operation
Federal Elections Commission filings released Monday show former President Donald Trump’s Save America PAC has $3.6…