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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…
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…
New Vanessa Guillen documentary coming to Netflix
“At the core, this is a story about overcoming the greatest odds imaginable in the name…
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…
Dallas Methodist Hospital to add more security after deadly shooting
Two hospital employees were fatally shot near the labor and delivery area on the fourth floor…
Top US Researchers Must go “Woke”
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is requiring all scientists and researchers to include diversity…
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace…
Trump rally brings people from across country to Texas
People from across the country visited took part in Donald Trump's "Save America" rally.
Republicans rally around Trump in Robstown
With early voting opening on Monday, Texas Republican candidates from the Coastal Bend, Rio Grade Valley…
Shooting Arrest of Democrat Nevada Senator and Mayoral Candidate’s Son Points to Sisolak’s Disastrous Policies on Crime
A Democrat Nevada state Senator, Pat Spearman, who is running for North Las Vegas Mayor, is…
Stunning New Poll in NY Governor’s Race Shows Great News for Zeldin
The gubernatorial race in New York was the sleeper race that not too many were paying…
The New ‘Pride Flag’ Is a Seizure-Causing Kaleidoscope of Color
I’ll start with some research on the origins of the Pride Flag, so here goes. You’re…
Beloved San Antonio radio host Russell Rush dies after valiant cancer battle, family says
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT 12 is sending thoughts and prayers to Rush and his family. A…
Yo, Democrat Party: 80 Percent of Voters Oppose Gender ‘Reassignment’ Surgery on Children, Why Not You?
This turned out to be an unwittingly interesting week, for me. I wrote an article on…
There’s Quite a Bit More to the Story of Adam Kinzinger Saving a Woman’s Life
On a warm August night in 2006, just after midnight, Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s life changed. Kinzinger…
Another Business Closes up Shop in San Francisco, Cites Intolerable Crime Levels
Another San Francisco business has announced they will be pulling up stakes and moving out of…
New Democrat Cope Drops Over the Election, and the Goalposts Go Into the Sea
I warned you that things would get dumber for the election, and things are most certainly…
Arizona Sues Biden Administration After Being Ordered to Remove Storage Containers Closing Border Gaps
Arizona is suing the federal government after they were ordered to remove the storage containers placed…
Texas trooper fired for inaction during Uvalde school massacre
Some family members of the victims have already been notified. UVALDE, Texas — One of the…
Operation Lone Star Combats Growing National Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
One More Crisis Under Biden Right Before the Election
So many things have gotten worse under Joe Biden. Yet there’s still one more crisis out…
‘Too Much at Stake’: Melodramatic Oprah Warns ‘Really Scary’ Things Will Happen if Stacey Adams Loses
If Stacey Yvonne Abrams, politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and former member of the Georgia House…
Biden Spins Yet Another Fable About His Background, Now on His Grandfather
I’ll have to admit, at this point I’m pretty steeped in the lies of Joe Biden.…
Dazed and Confused Joe Biden Campaigns With Dazed and Confused John Fetterman
Joe Biden’s handlers let him out of the basement on Thursday, and things went about as…
Fact Checkers Come for Tucker Carlson Over Kid Vax Mandate Claim
My colleague Mike Miller wrote on Wednesday that the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)…
Meghan Markle Markets the Clothes From Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
Meghan Markle, Grand Gaslighter of the Royal Usurpers, has some stiff competition for the crassest celebrity…
John Cornyn doubles down on support for embattled Georgia Republican Herschel Walker with Senate fundraising effort
"I do support Herschel because he may well be the 51st Republican elected this cycle," Cornyn…
Texas should place more foster kids with families rather than in residential treatment, report finds
Residential treatment centers are meant to be a last resort for children in the state's care,…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Google for compiling Texans’ biometric data
The lawsuit, filed Thursday, claims Google illegally collects and indefinitely stores information about Texans' facial geometry…
The U.K. will have 5 prime ministers in just 6 years. What’s gone wrong?
LONDON — The United Kingdom used to be synonymous with stable, dependable, if sometimes dull, governance.…
Are We Seeing an End to the Age of AOC?
It wasn’t that long ago that being caught disagreeing with AOC meant cancellation. The entireDemocrat Party…
Attorney General Ken Paxton opens lawsuit against Google for privacy violation
Paxton is accusing the tech giant of unlawfully capturing and using the biometric data of people…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation In October 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
BREAKING: Conservative Liz Truss Resigns as British Prime Minister
After a 44-day tenure, Prime Minister and leader of Britain’s Conservative Party Liz Truss has announced…
Feds take legal action against e-cigarette manufacturers skirting regulations
This is the first time the FDA has taken legal action to force companies to comply…
Both have deep Texas roots, but Sid Miller and Susan Hays offer stark contrast in fight for ag commissioner
The state's agriculture commissioner oversees a vast portfolio including farming and ranching, rural health care and…
IRS announces money-saving tax bracket changes due to inflation
Since tax rates are automatically adjusted for inflation, there will be a higher cutoff for all…
James Webb telescope captures famed Pillars of Creation in astonishing detail
The star-studded new image captures the famed pillars in near-infrared light, allowing NASA’s Webb telescope to…
BREAKING: 5th Circuit Just Delivered a Decision That Has Elizabeth Warren Throwing a Hissy Fit
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just delivered a big blow to the brainchild of Sen.…
Fetterman Releases New ‘Medical Record,’ but There’s a Big Problem
John Fetterman’s obvious cognitive issues following his massive stroke have become a top issue in the…
US Taxpayer Dollars Now Funding Drag Theater Performances in Ecuador
As U.S. tax dollar expenditures go, this has to rank fairly high up in the You…
Vermont School District Retaliates Against Father Who Spoke out Against Allowing Biological Male to Use Girl’s Locker Room
Remember earlier this month when the news broke about a Vermont high school allowing a biologically…
Stacey Abrams Calls in ‘The Power of Oprah’ – This Is How You Know She’s Losing
In the three weeks leading up to the November midterms, Stacey Abrams is getting an assist…
At a time of growing international threats, the Air Force is readying pilots for the unexpected
At Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas, the scream of training aircraft overhead is…
Fordham Professor Tells MSNBC Whether Racist Hispanics Are Therefore White
Is there a difference between racist and white? A New York professor has an idea. Tanya…
Moore to the Point – Ultamate Insult
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, October 19th. Audio included…
The Biden Administration Demands Arizona Stop Doing the Federal Government’s Job on the Border
In the ongoing battle between the federal government and states along the southern border, the Biden…
Americans Might Just Vote Every Dem out After Nancy Pelosi’s Latest Remarks
I’ve reported on a lot of polls now about what the most important things are to…
NEW: Katie Hobbs Calls Kari Lake ‘Desperate’ in Arizona PBS Interview
Arizona Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Katie Hobbs was interviewed on Arizona PBS Tuesday…
Teen arrested after threatening shooting at Uvalde High School, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO – A 16-year-old has been arrested after threatening a shooting at Uvalde High School,…
GOP’s Zeldin Nipping at Hochul’s Heels in New York Governor’s Race
Two new polls released Tuesday show that the New York gubernatorial race between Republican Representative Lee…
Beer Billionaire Billy Busch Sr. Supports Eric Schmitt – Not His Sister, Trudy Busch Valentine – in the Missouri Senate Race
It’s not unheard of for family members to support the opposition in political races, but it…
Doocy Hits WH With Truth on Inflation, Leaves Them a Babbling Mess
I’m guessing that one of the people who may be looking for another job after the…
Governor Abbott Highlights Statewide “One Pill Kills” Campaign In Waco
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the State of Texas' comprehensive efforts to combat President Biden's growing…
Women Boycott Ulta Beauty After It Attempts to Redefine Femininity
Corporations left and right are caving to the transgender activist movement and adopting its narrative. What…
Bexar County sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are crime victims, clearing path for special visas
The move clears a pathway for those people to get a special visa to stay in…
Jeff Charles on the FBI’s Abortion Bias and Why Alex Jones Deserves No Sympathy
In this episode of “A Fresh Perspective with Jeff Charles,” I discussed how the FBI has…
Tim Allen Sends the Left Into a Tizzy When He Takes on the ‘Woke’
Actor Tim Allen is not your typical Hollywood actor. One of the things that sets him…
The 15 largest cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex all budgeted more money for police this year
From Dallas to Allen, cities across North Texas are increasing their budgets for additional police presence.…
GOP Files Suit Against Pennsylvania in Ballot Legality Brouhaha
The Republican National Committee, along with assorted other Republican politicos and citizens, have filed suit against…
‘We Win in 2022 and the World Changes’
A few days after announcing a record-breaking fundraising haul of nearly $30 million in the first…
Beto Hits the Road for the Last Leg of His Tour
After a brief hiatus to treat a bacterial infection, the Democratic nominee for governor, Beto O’Rourke,…
I Was Fired for Asking Students to Wear Masks
I never imagined my college would fire me for mentioning facts in a classroom. When the…
Loon Star State: The Rights Exterminator
Skip to content Ben Sargent / The Texas Observer Red more from the Observer: Civil Rights…
