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‘Red Wave’ Makes Modest Splash in South Texas
In deep South Texas, where Republicans have spent two years foretelling a red tsunami, Tuesday night’s…
The Age of Abbott Continues Unfettered
Heading into his reelection bid, Republican Governor Greg Abbott appeared more vulnerable—from the left, right, and…
Voters Reinforce Republican Stronghold on State Board of Education
Republicans will hold onto power at the highest level of education policymaking in Texas after Tuesday…
Course Corrections: The Return of Prison Education
On a lower level of the Wynne Unit, a state prison in Huntsville, about 20 men…
Elon Musk’s Tesla Gigafactory Built on Wage Theft and Safety Violations, Texas Workers Allege
On Tuesday, the Austin-based nonprofit Workers Defense Project announced it was filing complaints with the federal…
Blue Havens in Red States
Red and inherently conservative. That’s the assumption many people have about the South. While there’s an…
WNBA star Brittney Griner thanks JBSA-Fort Sam Houston for aid after arriving to US
WNBA star Brittney Griner gave thanks to the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston base for helping bring her…
PUC releases report on changes made since the deadly Feb. 2021 winter storm, federal report says it’s not enough
Two reports paint different pictures of the Texas power grid’s reliability during an extreme winter storm.…
Congressional negotiators reach deal on government funding
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government…
Christmas drag show controversy: armed protesters, supporters gather outside San Antonio theatre
The protest remained non-violent. SAN ANTONIO — Tuesday night, “A Drag Queen Christmas” show attracted a…
Got a side hustle or own a business? Your taxes may be more complex this year
Tax payers who have accepted payments through apps such as PayPal, Cash App and Venmo might…
In El Paso, migrants are sleeping on the streets after thousands crossed the border last weekend
A Nicaraguan fisherman planned to spend the night in a parking garage with other migrants, then…
World’s largest volcano no longer erupting
Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano, began spewing molten rock Nov. 27 after being quiet for…
You may have free money waiting for you! How Texans can check for unclaimed property
The Texas Comptroller’s Office said the money comes from things like abandoned bank accounts, overpayments on…
Musk’s Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council
Twitter informed the advisory board via email that it was disbanding it shortly before it was…
UT suspends head basketball coach after family violence arrest
Chris Beard was hired in 2021 and is one of the University of Texas' highest-paid employees.
Feud between two men leads to shooting on West Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – An ongoing feud led to a man being shot and hospitalized on the…
Inside the turmoil roiling No Labels’ unity ticket presidential campaign
The centrist group says its critics don't give it proper credit. But ex-staffers say the organization…
Republicans have a post-election epiphany on mail voting
There's just one main hurdle: Donald Trump isn't ready to drop his attack on the method.
Small church bus carrying 25 people flips over in Houston, several injured, sheriff says
HOUSTON, Texas – A small church bus carrying 25 people flipped over near an apartment complex…
Texas’ last public lighthouse shines for the first time in 117 years
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Athena Strand: Funeral service for 7-year-old included a custom pink casket, her favorite Disney songs
Strand’s mother told WFAA that SoulShine Industries donated the casket for the service. The company also…
Two arrested by Dallas police in connection to murder of 14-year-old in September
Police say one suspect is still on the loose. DALLAS — Editor’s note: The above video…
Trial starts for man accused of stabbing, killing friend in 2020
SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a San Antonio man accused of stabbing his friend in…
SpaceX gives rival’s internet satellites ride to orbit
SpaceX agreed to launch satellites for OneWeb after the British company broke ties with Russia over…
Ex-Border Patrol agent cries while phone call from him to wife is heard in court
SAN ANTONIO – For the first time in the capital murder trial of an ex-Border Patrol…
Child Protective Services responds after parents speak out against agency following their arrest
SAN ANTONIO – Child Protective Services released a statement regarding the case of two parents facing…
Several security failures discovered in investigation into Gonzalo Lopez’s escape, report shows
An investigation led by The Marshall Report and Houston Chronicle shows several security failures leading up…
GOP lawmakers respond to Trump’s dinner with white nationalist Fuentes
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Trump denies he suggested ‘termination’ of Constitution, without deleting post
On Truth Social on Saturday, he repeated false claims about election fraud, which he said "allows…
Supreme Court leaves student debt relief program on hold after Texas judge blocked it
More than 16 million people had already been approved for student loan debt relief by the…
To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips
The announcement signals a shift in Abbott's approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously…
Athena Strand: Body of missing 7-year-old girl found by Wise County police Friday, suspect in custody
Authorities say Tanner Lynn Horner, a 31-year-old contract FedEx driver, confessed to abducting and killing the…
Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison
A nearby doorbell camera recorded the dog walker screaming “Oh, my God! I’ve been shot!” and…
Parler halts intent of sale to Kanye West, parent company announces
Though Parler said it cut ties in November with the rapper now known as Ye, the…
GOP lawmakers mostly decline to condemn Trump over white supremacist meeting
Former Vice President Mike Pence called on the ex-president to apologize for the dinner with prominent…
Lead investigator tells jurors that ex-Border Patrol agent admits to killing 4 women
SAN ANTONIO – One of the lead investigators looking into the deaths of four prostitutes in…
Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row
Biden is welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for a visit that will…
Texas lawmakers signed NDAs to obtain Uvalde shooting case file
A group of Texas lawmakers have gotten information from the confidential case file by signing non-disclosure…
Governor Abbott Celebrates University Of Houston’s Groundbreaking Fentanyl Vaccine
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the tremendous achievement of researchers at the University of Houston (UH)…
Biden’s generation is ceding the stage as he plots his next act
When Nancy Pelosi stepped down, she had a successor in mind. The field that follows President…
Black mayors are leading the nation’s biggest cities for the first time
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston will all have Black leaders once Karen Bass is…
Congress prepares to take up bill preventing rail strike
The unions have threatened to strike if an agreement can’t be reached before a Dec. 9…
Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’
The comment by Hassan al-Thawadi, a top Qatari official, is higher than any other number previously…
Gov. Abbott eyeing discussions of gender identity in Texas schools for next legislative session
“Schools must get back to fundamentals & stop pushing woke agendas,” Abbott said in the tweet.…
Texas Supreme Court orders Harris County to include more than 2,000 late-cast ballots in certified election results
After a last-minute challenge from the attorney general, county commissioners agreed to certify those provisional votes…
Visiting Texas border, Kevin McCarthy calls on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign
The Republican leader in the U.S. House vowed to consider impeachment if the secretary, who oversees…
Governor Abbott Appoints Moore, Watkins To Statewide Health Coordinating Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Quincy Moore, III, Ph.D. and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Statewide…
Roland Gutierrez Won’t Let Greg Abbott Forget Uvalde
As he watched a couple load ice chests into their car at a gas station, something…
Antifascist Spies on East Texas Nazi Conference with Drone
On a warm October day, a series of cars pulled into a gas station in De…
A Film Feast for Thanksgiving
From Bones and All to Glass Onion, there are many options for movie lovers this Thanksgiving.…
Stimulus checks, child tax credit: Millions face Nov. 17 deadline for easy filing tool
Some families may be leaving up to $3,600 per child unclaimed, in addition to other payments…
Congress returns for busy lame-duck session
Much of the action will be playing out behind closed doors in private caucus meetings. WASHINGTON…
Governor Abbott Announces $13.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of $13.1 million in grant funding from the…
Astros fan accused of throwing cans at Sen. Ted Cruz appears in court
Joseph Halm Arcidiacono, 33, appeared in court while wearing an Astros jersey after throwing two unopened…
Progressive Prosecutor on Trial in Dallas Election
To his Republican opposition, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot’s policies look “soft” on crime. Within…
Disaster Dollars: Abbott’s Big New Donor Got Half-Billion in COVID, Border Contracts
Few have benefited more from Governor Greg Abbott’s never-ending disaster declarations than Matthew Michelsen, a longtime…
The Uvalde Parents Won’t Back Down
One hundred twenty-six days after the deadliest school shooting in Texas history submerged his town in…
Mike Collier Wants Texans to Give Up Red Meat
In 2018, Texas’ ultraconservative Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick barely bothered to run for reelection. His campaign…
1836, the Slaveholder Republic’s Birthday
History, it’s often said, is written by the victors. While that isn’t always true, it’s certainly…
WhoDunnIt?: West Texas Billionaire Funds “Pink Slime” Journalism
West Texas oil billionaire Tim Dunn has poured millions into conservative politics, seeking to push the…
The Most Notorious Neo-Fascist Hate Group in Texas Can’t Catch A Break
Under the cover of a cool October night in 2021, two masked men wearing gloves and…
Ads against Abbott, other Texas Republicans by shadowy group test campaign ethics law
AUSTIN -- The third biggest spender in Texas elections this year is a shadowy group that…
Female officer shot during police training in Fort Worth
Police say the officer is in critical, but stable, condition as of Saturday afternoon. FORT WORTH,…
Kyrie Irving, suspended by the Nets, loses Nike partnership
The sportswear giant said it is suspending its relationship with Irving and will no longer launch…
New Vanessa Guillen documentary coming to Netflix
“At the core, this is a story about overcoming the greatest odds imaginable in the name…
Astroworld Festival tragedy: The impact on Travis Scott’s career didn’t last
It’s been a year since 10 people died when the crowd surged during Travis Scott’s concert…
Jan. 6 panel extends deadline for Trump to produce documents, again requests testimony
Friday had been the committee’s deadline for Trump to produce an extensive number of documents and…
NJ synagogues on alert after FBI receives ‘credible information of a broad threat’
The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect…
Gov. Abbott focuses on border issues during campaign event in Bexar County
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott made a campaign stop in Von Ormy to speak…
Judges say death of father in private-run jail ‘beyond troubling’
WFAA’s “Jailed To Death” series exposed lack of medical care in Lasalle jails. DALLAS — An…
What in the world is ‘Keller Shake?’ Inside the district-wide competition to boost kids’ confidence
Keller ISD third and fourth grade students participated in the semifinals Thursday. KELLER, Texas — Meet…
Texas could get $276 million from opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy
Texas has joined a multibillion-dollar, multistate opioid settlement with CVS Pharmacy — the latest development in…
Glaciers from Yellowstone to Kilimanjaro are predicted to disappear by 2050
In North America and around the globe, 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites are home to glaciers.…
Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence
The speech comes days after a man seeking to kidnap House Speaker Nancy Pelosi severely injured…
Under pressure from Congress, some states are making it easier for overseas troops to vote
This year’s midterm elections come ten years after Congress passed new laws and some states adopted…
Paul Pelosi’s accused attacker held without bail
The attack on 82-year-old Paul Pelosi sent shockwaves through the political world days before the midterm…
‘Please step up’ Houston police, mayor ask for public’s help to find rapper TakeOff’s killer
HPD said TakeOff and Quavo of the Atlanta-based rap trio were at a private party at…
15 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting
Police said the drive-by shooters appeared to fire indiscriminately into the crowd. CHICAGO — As many…
Changes to ACA health insurance to keep in mind as enrollment for 2023 coverage begins
It’s fall again, meaning shorter days, cooler temperatures, and open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplace…
Instagram users flood Twitter, say accounts were suspended
Users claimed their accounts were suddenly suspended, with no clear explanation as to why. Reports that…
Knoxville woman sounds the alarm on the warning signs of IBC
A breast cancer survivor wants you to know the signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer because they…
Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports on Sunday, cutting off urgently needed…
Will Southwest fly to new markets soon? Don’t count on it.
The airline is placing its focus on restoration of prior destinations after experiencing challenges stemming from…
Turmoil inside American Airlines pilot union puts possible deal in jeopardy
A possible violation of the union’s constitution and bylaws by its negotiating team could stall a…
‘Heartbreaking’: South Korea in shock as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Police said the victims were crushed by a large crowd pushing through a narrow street during…
Actress America Ferrera visits San Antonio to mobilize voters for early voting
San Antonio – National organizations and actress America Ferrera visited San Antonio for a parade Saturday…
2 dead in murder-suicide in Lewisville, police say
Police said a woman called 911 and could be heard arguing with a man and shortly…
White Settlement police charge 17-year-old with shooting 14-year-old
Based upon recovered evidence, police say they believe the suspect confronted the victim over a girl…
In chaotic Texas court hearing, True the Vote leaders found in contempt
The ruling came after the conservative voting organization's leaders failed to provide specifics about the alleged…
So far, voter turnout in Texas lags behind 2018
Through the first four days of early voting in Texas, turnout in most of the state’s…
Black residents in Corpus Christi file a civil rights complaint to stop Texas’ first desalination plant
Since 2007, Hillcrest residents have sued to challenge plans for a sewage treatment plant in their…
Paul Pelosi told attacker he needed to use the bathroom, called 911 from there
"Where is Nancy?" the perpetrator called out before assaulting the speaker's husband with a hammer --…
To Build a Theocracy
Facing I-45 north of Houston, next to a Lexus dealership, stands Grace Woodlands church. Inside, author…
‘Over the Lege’ Plumbs the Tragicomedy of Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott snickers and nudges Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to place slumbering House Speaker Dade…
A Party Built Entirely on Lies
If Texas Republicans were a restaurant, I’d complain to the manager. If I were a teacher…
Austin Nurses Win Largest Hospital Union in Texas
Kellen Gildersleeve, a labor and delivery nurse in Austin, has just helped birth one of the…
Did the Abbott-O’Rourke Debate Change Anything?
The conventional wisdom among political observers in Texas about this one and only gubernatorial debate was…
Despite Racist Jurors, Andre Thomas Remains on Texas’ Death Row
When Andre Thomas, a 21-year-old Black man, was sentenced to death in 2005, it was at…
Big Money Floods into Texas Governor’s Race
The latest Texas campaign finance reports are in and they confirm that the governor’s race is…
Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Fueled Sierra Blanca Migrant Shooting, Advocates Say
As darkness descended on a remote ranch in far West Texas, a migrant from Mexico sat…
Dispatcher’s ‘intuition’ may have saved Paul Pelosi, San Francisco’s police chief says
Updated October 28, 2022 at 12:36 PM ET An intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Members of Congress from Texas react to violent attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband, uptick in violence against lawmakers
Congress members from both sides of the aisle condemned the violence against Pelosi. DALLAS — Lawmakers…
Can Democrats in Tarrant County replicate the success they had in 2018 and 2020?
Democrats hope population growth and Republican infighting will help them win in the state’s third-most-populous county…
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce Additional $874.6 Million For Public Safety Initiatives
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman,…
Texas Republicans in tight races open to rape and incest exceptions to abortion ban
In some battleground state legislative races, Republicans have been making overtures to those who believe the…
Gov. Abbott, legislators grant $15 million to help Uvalde rebuild after Robb Elementary shooting
AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislators have made a swift move to help…
Do you know what makes a storm severe? ?
We’re no strangers to severe storms in San Antonio and South Central Texas. From giant hailstones,…
How we predict elections
POLITICO's politics editor Scott Bland breaks down what reporters covering the 2016 election learned and what…
The tech moguls who want to remake American politics
At a Miami conference, a new movement takes shape. But who will vote for it?
An Eleventh-Hour, Hail-Mary Climate Remedy
It’s another day on the Gulf Coast, and locals are fighting yet another fossil fuel infrastructure…
Texas’ Constitution Could Be Key to Resecuring Abortion Rights
In February 2022, a dramatic leaked opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization followed the…
TribCast: Greg Abbott is a fundraising juggernaut, and is Lina Hidalgo in trouble?
On this week's podcast, James, Zach and Patrick discuss the governor's fundraising and a surprisingly competitive…
After killing two Methodist Hospital employees, gunman reportedly reloaded weapon and started to walk into hallway before being shot, police say
Nestor Hernandez, 30, has been charged with capital murder. On parole for aggravated robbery, he was…
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Veterans To Statewide Hiring Fair
Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas veterans, service members, and their spouses to participate in the…
Corte en Rusia rechaza apelación de la basquetbolista Brittney Griner
El tiempo que Griner tendrá que purgar en prisión será recalculado para tener en cuenta su…
Who is Nestor Hernandez, the man charged with capital murder in the fatal shootings of two Methodist Hospital employees?
In 2015, Hernandez was given eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. The…