A Growing Share of Republicans Rarely Go to Church. That’s Good News for Trump.

The religious right’s grip on the GOP is weakening. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/8d/38/1c9651d54f9d80b12c427c2b1e40/h-27-rtx2o0wk.jpeg” title=”A Growing Share of Republicans Rarely…

Climate Science Is under Attack in Classrooms

Schools are a growing battlefield in climate politics as conservative states reshape their curriculum to downplay people’s contribution…

Yes, George W. Bush Changed Texas. But Not the Way You Think.

His victory in the 1994 governor’s race wasn’t the election that really transformed the state.  

Gov. Abbott says NYC Mayor Adams ‘could not last a week in Texas’

Adams earlier criticized Abbott’s busing of migrants.  

GOP lawmaker faces blowback from Republicans over anti-impeachment stance

Conservative Rep. Ken Buck is just one of several House Republicans standing in the way of…

Ketchup With Those Fries? Sure—as Long as It’s Anti-Woke

Those Bud Light protests just scratched the surface. The right wing is constructing an entire parallel…

US-Mexico border is world’s deadliest land migration route, IOM finds

The U.S.-Mexico border is the world’s deadliest land migration route, according to U.N. migration agency figures…

Conservatives Hope Supreme Court Defangs US Consumer Watchdog

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently pursuing nearly…

‘No left-wing indoctrination’: Climate science under attack in classrooms

Schools are a growing battlefield in climate politics as conservative states reshape curriculum to downplay people’s…

5 key demands House conservatives are making before taking partial government shutdown off table

House members are back from their August recess on Tuesday, and the countdown officially starts until…

Texas AG Paxton’s affair took a toll on office, former staffer says

The affair is part of the abuse of power, bribery charges.  

House GOP push to launch Biden impeachment probe runs into Senate Republican skepticism

House Republicans are not only facing resistance from within their own ranks to impeach President Joe…

Pharr’s Industrial and Investment Tour, A Convergence of Opportunity and Innovation

I think we’re one of the first EDCs to do this type of event,” Pérez noted,…

A decision in Texas AG’s Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial could happen as soon as this week

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial on abuse of power charges could be in the…

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s affair took a toll on office, a former staffer says at impeachment trial

One of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s former staffers says that the Republican’s extramarital affair took…

Polls show Texans support Abbott’s marine barriers, deploying more resources to border

(The Center Square) – Several recent polls conducted by the University of Texas show a majority…

Vantage Bank, Gold Sponsor of the 2023 Black & White Awards Gala

Angels of Love will honor community leaders who embody their mission of preventing violence through its…

One of The Largest Cross-Border Logistics Facilities in Laredo, Texas Opens

The new 400,000 square foot facility will expand Laredo’s strong freight logistics and trucking employment sector…

Opinion: Strange new Texas law allows schools to replace counselors with religious chaplains

Opinion by Amanda Tyler (CNN) — A new Texas law allows public schools to replace counselors with…

Migrant deaths rising on par with record heat

Fifty-eight of the 140 bodies encountered by U.S. Border Patrol agents or local law enforcement in…

Threats of US government shutdown and Biden impeachment inquiry loom over House’s return

As House returns from recess with 12 legislative days left before fiscal year end, lawmakers must…

PSJA ISD Middle School Student Featured in New York Times Square

Orozco is currently an 8th-grade student at LBJ Middle School in Pharr where she is actively involved…

CDL Instructors Embrace Purpose in Educating Future Truck Drivers

Educating and training men and women for truck driving careers is a commitment taken seriously by…

TSTC’s North Texas Campus Supporting Texas’ Semiconductor Industry

Both the state and national CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) acts were designed with…

Mitte On the Move at Brownsville Southmost Library, Sept, 12th

It’s a great opportunity for the community to learn about the different organizations that make up…

Seven people injured following shooting at Texas-Mexico Border

Seven people including a number of Americans are recovering after gunfire erupted in a Mexican City…

CH Robinson expands border footprint with major facility in Texas

Brokerage giant C.H. Robinson has opened a 400,000-square-foot cross-dock distribution center in Laredo, Texas. Brokerage giant…

Democrat or Republican? Meet 3 Orange County voters rejecting both labels

Independents usually don’t buy into far-flung conspiracies but reward name recognition and legitimate political experience, said…

Texas border crossings to temporarily close for 9/11 anniversary ceremonies

A few ports of entry on the Texas border will be temporarily closed on Monday for…

Tucker Carlson accuses Greg Abbott of betraying Texas

Carlson said the Republican governor of Texas had not done anything “meaningful” to secure the southern…

Can a ‘moderate’ Republican win anymore?

“I think anyone running in the 2024 cycle has to pay attention to this,” Utah Republican…

Texas had the most book challenges of any state last year

Texas had over 90 challenges of over 2,300 books, nearly double the number of attempts as…

C.H. Robinson opens Laredo, Texas cross-border logistics facility

C.H. Robinson announced the opening of a new facility in Laredo, TX, that speeds up trade…

Voting rights activists sound alarms over private tool that could lead to canceling voter registrations

By Fredreka Schouten and Curt Devine, CNN  

Opinion: Strange new Texas law allows schools to replace counselors with religious chaplains

Opinion by Amanda Tyler  

Auto week at D.C. Circuit raises ‘major questions’ for EPA

“This is all really just an effort to try and get the Supreme Court’s attention,” a…

John Cornyn’s fundraising prowess could be edge in eventual contest to succeed McConnell

Cornyn has a track record of raising significant campaign money for his colleagues.  

Slim majority of Texans support Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys, poll finds

Gov. Greg Abbott has taken heat for deploying the deterrents, with critics asserting they are inhumane…

Why conservative voices are needed in the climate debate

Conservative voices need to be at the climate solution table. Conservative voices can help craft adaptable…

Congress Embarks on Spending Battle as Shutdown Looms at End of September

The House returns this week with conservatives threatening both spending levels and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.  

Hard-line House Republicans itching for shutdown, impeachment fights

Hard-line Republicans in the House are itching for fights over opening an impeachment inquiry into President…

Texas border crossings to temporarily close for 9/11 anniversary ceremonies

A few ports of entry on the Texas border will be temporarily closed on Monday for…

Texas had the most book challenges of any state last year, according to the American Library Association

Texas had over 90 challenges of over 2,300 books, nearly double the number of attempts as…

Slim majority of Texans support Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys, poll finds

The UT poll also touched on a range of other topics, including Texas voters’ opinions on…

Court allows Texas’ buoy border barrier, for now

NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas’ floating barrier on a section…

I left California for Texas to begin my new life as a divorcée. It’s more affordable as a single woman, and I feel free to express my political and religious beliefs.

Jackie Burse moved to San Antonio in 2021. In addition to its low cost of living,…

Former Rep. Mayra Flores says she was ‘attacked by a pervert’ in fundraising appeals

Mayra Flores, a South Texas Republican who served in Congress for just over six months after…

Guard to use helicopters on next Texas border mission

The federal government will pay for West Virginia troops to head the border at the end…

How Laredo, Texas, got caught between political foes and two governments in the border battles

Residents of Laredo, Texas, and other towns at the U.S.-Mexico border along the Rio Grande, get…

Eagle Pass residents ‘disappointed’ after court allows buoys to stay in river

Members of the Eagle Pass Border Vigil Coalition say they are “disappointed” by an appeals court…

UPDATE: Americans injured in ‘crossfire’ shooting south of the border in Tamaulipas, Mexico

A shooting early Saturday in the border town of Miguel Aleman, Mexico, resulted in several injuries,…

Texas border crossings to temporarily close for 9/11 anniversary ceremonies

A few ports of entry on the Texas border will be temporarily closed on Monday for…

Several wounded when gunmen open fire on convoy in Mexican border town

The attack happened on the international bridge that connects the town of Miguel Aleman with Roma,…

Thirteenth bus of migrants arrives at Union Station from Texas

A bus carrying 46 migrants arrived at Union Station from Texas on Saturday morning, marking the…

Americans injured in shooting south of the border in Tamaulipas, Mexico

A shooting early Saturday in the border town of Miguel Aleman, Mexico, resulted in several injuries,…

13th bus carrying migrants from Texas arrives in downtown Los Angeles

Another bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived in Los Angeles, the 13th such arrival since June…

Americans injured in shooting south of the border in Tamaulipas, Mexico

A shooting early Saturday in the border town of Miguel Aleman, Mexico, resulted in several injuries,…

Texas border crossings to temporarily close for 9/11 anniversary ceremonies

A few ports of entry on the Texas border will be temporarily closed on Monday for…

Political warnings and accusations of misconduct: 6 main themes emerg…

The suspended attorney general’s lawyers focused on disloyalty and attacked evidence, while impeachment managers accused Paxton…

Who’s Ahead in AG Ken Paxton’s Senate Impeachment Trial?

Many Texas Republicans are backing Ken Paxton, but other Lone Star conservatives are condemning the embattled…

Texas border crossings to temporarily close for 9/11 anniversary ceremonies

A few ports of entry on the Texas border will be temporarily closed on Monday for…

Texas: The red state Democrats continuously dream of turning blue, but keep falling short

With conservative firebrand and GOP Sen. Ted Cruz up for re-election in 2024, the question remains…

Judge’s ruling ordering Texas to remove border buoys from river draws praise, ire

Migrant advocate groups appeared ready on Wednesday for a judge to rule in their favor and…

Trump’s Resilience Leaves Anxious G.O.P. Donors in Despair and Denial

The party’s big donors have made clear their distaste for the former president. Now, as he…

Keep McAllen Beautiful Announces Arbor Day Celebration, Nov. 4th

Mark your calendars and be sure to come out and support making our community more beautiful…

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to end abortion pill legal challenge that threatens widespread access

 

Texas had the most book challenges of any state last year, according to the American Library Association

Texas had over 90 challenges of over 2,300 books, nearly double the number of attempts as…

These border crossing will close for 9/11 ceremonies

A few ports of entry on the Texas border will be temporarily closed on Monday for…

The biggest revelations from Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial so far

The first week of Paxton’s historic trial featured candid — and at times, emotional — testimony…

Texas border crossings to temporarily close for 9/11 anniversary ceremonies

A few ports of entry on the Texas border will be temporarily closed on Monday for…

Operation Lone Star Defends Sovereign Authority To Secure Border

Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal to…

Dateline Rice for Aug. 29, 2023

Dateline Rice for Aug. 29, 2023  

Texas National Guard Deters Trespassing at UT-Brownsville

Operation Lone star also increased the number of security points and added roving patrols between the…

‘Remain in Texas’ is the Democratic Party’s most hypocritical border policy yet

When someone reports that President Joe Biden is considering a policy that would keep releasing illegal…

Abbott promises ‘even more buses’ if Biden admin pushes reported plan to keep migrants in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he would send “more buses” of migrants to Democratic-run cities…

$1M to Increase Valley Firefighter Staffing & Safety

The two programs administering the grants are the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)…

Court issues temporary stay for Texas’ border buoys to remain in Rio Grande

It was a short-lived victory for the federal government over Texas’ anti-migrant border buoys. The day…

McKinney ISD Trustee Chad Green announces bid for State Board of Education

The State Board of Education sets policies and standards for Texas public schools.  

Texas had the most book challenges of any state last year, according to the American Library Association

Texas had over 90 challenges of over 2,300 books, nearly double the number of attempts as…

UMHB’s Young Conservatives of Texas Chapter Presents Annual 9/11 Memorial

UMHB’s Young Conservatives of Texas Chapter Presents Annual 9/11 Memorial  

Slim majority of Texans support Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys, poll…

The UT poll also touched on a range of other topics, including Texas voters’ opinions on…

TSTC Drafting & Design Student Begins Internship with Area Engineering & Surveying Company

Escobedo’s decision to study drafting was based on his past work experience.  

A First: STC Offers Professional Certificate from Google To Dual Credit Students

For the first time ever, dual credit students earning their associate degrees in computer science from…

‘UNBREAKABLE’ Purple Day Press Conference in Support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Oct. 3rd

The press conference will coincide with the 8th Annual “Purple Day” Domestic Violence Prevention Event, which…

Newly Reconstructed Home Granted to Precinct 4 Resident

This occasion is the ongoing efforts to revitalize our community through the Hidalgo County Urban County…

Ken Paxton threatens to divide, destroy GOP, says rival and ex-congressman Louie Gohmert

Former Texas congressman Louie Gohmert, who challenged Ken Paxton in the 2022 Republican primary, wrote a…

G.O.P. Gets the Democratic Border Crisis It Wanted

The strain of migrants in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities has taxed resources,…

Oklahoma helps PragerU dig its claws deeper into Southern schools

 

Court lets Texas keep floating border buoys in Rio Grande

A federal appeals court on Thursday granted a temporary stay for Texas to keep the floating…

Florida Supreme Court To Take Up Challenge To Abortion Bans

The lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and others tackles the law banning most abortions…

Border buoy barrier in Rio Grande allowed to remain after state appeals ruling

A buoy barrier along Texas-Mexico border near Eagle Pass will remain in place as an appeal…

Court order allows Texas’ floating barrier on US-Mexico border to remain in place for now

The barrier is near the Texas border city of Eagle Pass, where Republican Gov. Greg Abbott…

Texas border crossing to welcome tourist bus lines starting Sept. 11

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report)– Visitors to the U.S. will soon be able to arrive in…

$12,551,420 for Webb County Head Start & Early Head Start Programs

Since 2019, Webb County’s Head Start and Early Head Start Programs have received over $56 million.…

5th Circuit court issues emergency stay for Texas’ anti-migrant buoys to remain in the Rio Grande

It was a short-lived victory for the federal government over the Texas’ anti-migrant border buoys. The…

Texas Can Keep Floating Border Buoys For Now: Appellate Court

A US appellate court ruled Thursday that Texas does not have to immediately remove its controversial…

Appeals court temporarily stays order for Texas to remove buoy barrier

The ruling will allow Texas to keep the buoys in the Rio Grande while the court…

McAllen Passport Fair, Sept 23rd

Appointments are not required for the Passport Fair and walk-ins are accepted on a first-come first-serve…

Texas granted floating border barrier stay by appeals court

A judge had ordered officials to move the controversial barrier in the Rio Grande to the…

Kirk Herbstreit reveals how 2022 could be key for Texas to win in 2023 vs Bama

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Gov. Appoints Rassin to Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors

The Corporation oversees the provision of affordable housing for low-income Texans.  

City of Edinburg to Host 3rd Annual 9/11 Remembrance Run/Walk, Sept. 9th

A free Honorary Walk, a total of 911 steps, will also be held at 9:11 a.m.…

Biden administration considers forcing migrant families to remain in Texas

The proposal, which recalls President Reagan’s efforts to limit asylum-seekers’ movements in the late 1980s, is…

Governor Reappoints Moore to Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority

The Authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to…

Cornyn Slams Biden Admin’s Border Blame Game

“This week, the White House launched an attack against House Republicans, accusing them of turning a…

Guard returns to West Virginia after month-long mission to Texas border

Gov. Jim Justice applauds troops for assisting with Operation Lone Star.  

CBP Seizes Over $1.2M In Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

CBP OFO seized the narcotics and tractor trailer and special agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)…

Hidalgo County Pct. 4 Breaks Ground on North Main Drain III- Phase I

The funding for this project comes from the County’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)…

Is Texas’ Busing Responsible for the Migrant Crisis Across Cities?

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has run a high-profile campaign to send migrants to Los Angeles,…

Former congresswoman Mayra Flores says she was ‘attacked by a pervert’ in fund appeals

South Texas Republican Mayra Flores, who’s fighting to regain a House seat against Rep. Vicente Gonzalez,…

Guard returns to West Virginia after month-long mission to Texas border

Gov. Jim Justice applauds troops for assisting with Operation Lone Star.  

Over $36 Million In Grants for Veterans Announced

“The State of Texas continues to support our brave veterans and ensure they receive the resources…

McAllen Heritage Center to Host Book Presentation with Author Thomas Ray Garcia, Sept. 16th

Thomas is a writer, educator, and entrepreneur from Pharr, Texas.  At Princeton University, he received the Ward…

W.Va. National Guard members return from southern border

The 53 W.Va. National Guard members took part in Operation Lone Star.  

Texas avoids rolling blackouts during evening grid emergency

ERCOT has called on generators to push all available electricity to the grid as rising demand…

Factbox: Who are the Republican candidates running for U.S. president?

Ten Republican candidates are seeking their party’s nomination to take on Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden…

Texas Abortion Policy Doesn’t Stay in Texas

The Lone Star State wants to restrict the right to travel to prevent people from getting…

Asylum seekers from Muslim-majority countries disproportionately imprisoned at Texas border

Each time he escaped danger on the journey that would eventually bring him to California, Shamsuddin…

At Texas attorney general’s impeachment trial, all the Senate’s a stage

With questions like “Are you a RINO?“ the historic trial of Ken Paxton is about political…

Up First briefing: Sudan’s humanitarian crisis; Texas floating border; office jargon

The U.N. says 400,000 have fled from Sudan to Chad. A judge rules floating border barrier…