State Rep. Jacey Jetton, called to military service, chooses his wife…

Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district…

Letter To the Editor: Mobilizing Conservative Voices

The following is a letter to the editor titled sent in by Jacob Goldstein, the 2021…

Sen. Cruz Leading Bipartisan Effort to Get Texas-Mexico Border Bridges Built U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today led a…  

Patriot Mobile’s partnership with Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce sparks outcry

The announcement sparked ire against the chamber for coupling with a company that backed and campaigned…

Blistering heat wave is turning up the pressure on Texas’ power grid

AUSTIN, Texas — On another 100-degree day in Texas, Sean Whitaker lingered outside a Dallas cafe…

Ron DeSantis Used Texas Taxpayer Resources on Campaign Trip

DeSantis went to the Texas-Mexico border on Monday for a campaign event. But he also got…

Texas locals buoyed by Abbott’s radical border river barrier plans — but will it sink or swim?

EAGLE PASS, Texas — Locals are optimistic for the state to install the first-ever water border…

Internal report details rampant diarrhea among children at overcrowded border facility

The crisis at the Laredo facility is detailed in the first of two May memos by…

Trump allies expect him to return to Twitter — when he needs a boost

He has a financial incentive to keep the rage flowing on Truth Social, but the election…

The Hill’s Morning Report — Supreme Court rejects conservative election theory

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or…

Texas locals buoyed by Abbott’s radical border river barrier plans — but will it sink or swim?

EAGLE PASS, Texas — Locals are optimistic for the state to install the first-ever water border…

A great haze over the Great Lakes

Canadian wildfires cause unhealthy air in portions of the US.  

This Texas congressman thinks state should tell feds to stick it on border security

Rep. Chip Roy talks about Texas, Washington and finally locking down the border with Mexico. Opinion…

9 ‘preventable’ heat-related deaths reported in South Texas border county

The medical examiner for Webb County says nine people have died in the past eight days…

Audio: Sen. Cruz wants to streamline process for building new bridges on Texas-Mexico border

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brad Grantz, Republican Staff Director, Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Office of…

Supreme Court rejects sweeping conservative bid to control elections

The court rejected the independent state legislature theory.  

New International Bridge Trade Corridor a political win for RGV and boost for border and state economy

The huge investment that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the state transportation agencies to fund…

McCarthy hedges comments on Trump’s 2024 strength

“Just look at the numbers this morning—Trump is stronger today than he was in 2016.”  

‘I Nearly Died’: Texas Abortion Case Reveals New US Reality

Amanda Zurawski, a resident of Texas, almost died waiting for an abortion she desperately didn’t want.…

Orange County Republican Party members question House Speaker Dade Phelan’s commitment to party principles

 

9 ‘preventable’ heat-related deaths reported in South Texas border county

The medical examiner for Webb County says nine people have died in the past eight days…

Texas draws criticism as it pumps billions into border security

Texas draws criticism over border security efforts  

9 ‘preventable’ heat-related deaths reported in South Texas border county

The medical examiner for Webb County says nine people have died in the past eight days…

Trump and DeSantis to hold dueling campaign events in New Hampshire after squabbling over timing

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to hold dueling campaign events…

More than 45 kilos of cocaine found in ice cream maker at Texas border

An ice cream maker was found stuffed with many scoops of cocaine when U.S. Customs and…

Dueling campaign events deepen Trump-DeSantis rivalry

In the critical early voting state of New Hampshire, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to “actually”…

9 ‘preventable’ heat-related deaths reported in South Texas border county

The medical examiner for Webb County says nine people have died in the past eight days…

Can DeSantis Break Trump’s Hold on New Hampshire?

Donald Trump is looking to the state as an early chance to clear a crowded field,…

Judge admonishes Texas foster care officials, saying they don’t prope…

A U.S. district judge has long presided over a court case that found Texas’ foster care…

Texas border policies take center stage in Ron DeSantis’ RGV rally

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first Texas campaign stop in Eagle Pass on Monday, where…

LGBTQ+ community in Lubbock protests their city council’s failure to …

In the conservative High Plains city, LGBTQ leaders and activists say they feel unseen and unsupported…

‘I am here legally,’ embattled NY congressman says about border trip

A New York congressman facing fraud and money laundering charges says he did not violate the…

Supreme Court ruling should deter repeat of Ken Paxton’s 2020 election challenge, experts say

The ruling shot down a legal idea that observers said would give state legislatures…  

Rivalry between Trump and DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events

The rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump deepened Tuesday as the…

Texas border ‘out of control’: Kristin Tate

Sky News contributor Kristin Tate says the Texas border is out of control since the Biden…

Sen. Hinojosa’s Statement on $150M for Highway Project in the RGV

It will also create jobs and boost economic growth in the region.  

Tiny Texas town waits decades for clean water, sewage system

Fifteen-hundred residents of an overwhelmingly Hispanic community in Far West Texas now have access to clean…

Trump and DeSantis to hold dueling campaign events in New Hampshire after squabbling over timing

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to hold dueling campaign events…

The Memo: Trump’s evasiveness on abortion ban raises questions with conservatives

Former President Trump is, so far, dodging the issue of whether he would support a national…

Ex-CIA spy turned GOP presidential candidate Will Hurd calls Biden ‘worst border security president’ ever

Republican presidential candidate and former CIA spy Will Hurd, who is touring the U.S. border with…

Medical care of migrants moved to another facility in South Texas, CBP says

A Customs and Border Protection facility in Harlingen, Texas, where an 8-year-old Panamanian girl died has…

Border communities turn to Texas State forensic program to ID deceased migrants

Amid a deadly ongoing heat wave, Operation Identification has received a new grant to continue their…

Trump and DeSantis to hold dueling campaign events in New Hampshire after squabbling over timing

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to hold dueling campaign events…

‘I am here legally’: Santos on traveling to border

A New York congressman facing fraud and money laundering charges says he did not violate the…

Mass. tourism office posts pride billboards in Florida, Texas, Northeast

In a bid to entice tourists while painting Massachusetts as an inclusive destination for all —…

Trump and DeSantis to hold dueling campaign events in NH after squabbling over timing

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold dueling campaign events Tuesday in New Hampshire…

Border communities turn to Texas State forensic program to ID deceased migrants

Amid a deadly ongoing heat wave, Operation Identification has received a new grant to continue their…

Texas border policies take center stage in Ron DeSantis’ RGV rally

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first Texas campaign stop in Eagle Pass on Monday, where…

Trump and DeSantis to hold dueling campaign events in New Hampshire after squabbling over timing

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to hold dueling campaign events…

‘I am here legally,’ embattled NY congressman says about border trip

A New York congressman facing fraud and money laundering charges says he did not violate the…

Trump and DeSantis to hold dueling campaign events in New Hampshire after squabbling over timing

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to hold dueling campaign events…

In the Texas tax debate, the state is picking winners and losers

When it comes to taxes, two adages come to mind: While words matter, the truth is…

What to know about hiking in the deadly heat

 

Trump and DeSantis to Hold Dueling Campaign Events in New Hampshire After Squabbling Over Timing

HOLLIS, N.H. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold dueling…

Medical care of migrants moved to another facility in South Texas, CBP says

A Customs and Border Protection facility in Harlingen, Texas, where an 8-year-old Panamanian girl died has…

Texas border policies take center stage in Ron DeSantis’ RGV rally

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first Texas campaign stop in Eagle Pass on Monday, where…

Corpus Christi energy companies reassure the strength of Texas’ power grid

 

Texas border policies take center stage in Ron DeSantis’ RGV rally

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first Texas campaign stop in Eagle Pass on Monday, where…

Editorial Roundup: Texas

Austin American-Statesman. June 22, 2023. Editorial: Barring Sen. Paxton from impeachment vote helps protect the trial’s…

Gov. Greg Abbott tweets, deletes fake article on Garth Brooks getting booed off stage

 

In Texas, Fla. Gov. DeSantis debuts immigration, border plan

Enacting parts of the plan might prove difficult  

Medical care of migrants moved to another facility in South Texas, CBP says

A Customs and Border Protection facility in Harlingen, Texas, where an 8-year-old Panamanian girl died has…

DeSantis pitches crackdown on illegal immigration in first major policy proposal of his campaign

In his first major policy rollout of his 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on…

Medical care of migrants moved to another facility in South Texas, CBP says

A Customs and Border Protection facility in Harlingen, Texas, where an 8-year-old Panamanian girl died has…

Corpus Christi energy companies reassure the strength of Texas’ power grid

 

Ron DeSantis calls for ‘deadly force’ to defend Texas border

The Florida governor and GOP presidential contender made his first official campaign stop…  

DeSantis details aggressive immigration and border security plan that faces long odds

Much of DeSantis’ plan faces tall odds, requiring reversal of legal precedents, approval from other countries…

Ron DeSantis calls for ‘deadly force’ to defend Texas border

The Florida governor and GOP presidential contender made his first official campaign stop…  

Ron DeSantis border plan unveiled: calls for end to birthright…

 

DeSantis details hardline border plan, looking to compete with Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday provided his most detailed plan yet for securing the U.S.…

At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform wit…

The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants,…

Texas’ Operation Lone Star has sent more than 500 buses of illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities

(The Center Square) – Since Texas’ border security mission Operation Lone Star launched more than two…

Immigration advocates slam Riverside County sheriff for joining DeSantis’ ‘border crisis’ coalition

An immigration advocacy group slammed the Riverside County sheriff for backing Florida Gov. DeSantis’ platform on…

DeSantis unveils an aggressive immigration and border security policy that largely mirrors Trump’s

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is promising to end birthright citizenship, finish building the U.S.-Mexico border…

DeSantis unveils aggressive border security policy in Texas

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis promised to end birthright citizenship, finish…

Iowa legislators visit Texas border

A group of seven Iowa House of Representatives spent June 12-14 observing a variety of immigration,…

DeSantis lays out border security plan at event in Eagle Pass, Texas

(The Center Square) – In a campaign stop in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday, Florida Gov.…

Juan Cano to Receive Vision Award at 3rd Annual Black & White Awards Gala, Sept. 21st

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

DeSantis unveils an aggressive immigration and border security policy that largely mirrors Trump’s

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis promised to end birthright citizenship, finish…

Border communities turn to Texas State forensic program to ID deceased migrants

Amid a deadly ongoing heat wave, Operation Identification has received a new grant to continue their…

WATCH LIVE: Former border patrol agent accused of killing his son and ex-lover stands trial in Texas

The Webb County Prosecutor’s Office believes that 27-year-old Grizelda Hernandez and 20-month-old Dominick Alexander Hernandez lost…

New federal drug charges leveled against Mexican councilwoman

A Mexican city councilwoman from the border town of Reynosa has been indicted on new federal…

Greg Abbott’s anti-woke tirade mocked after he shares spoof Garth Brooks story

Texas governor duped by satirical article about country star being booed by ‘patriots’ at made-up city…

Ron DeSantis talks illegal immigration crackdown in Texas border town

The Governor would crack down on asylum claims and ‘turn the screws’ on sanctuary jurisdictions.  

DeSantis to lay out border security plan at event in Eagle Pass

(The Center Square) – In a campaign stop in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday, Florida Gov.…

Supreme Court imminent rulings and 50 years of hip-hop: Morning Rundown

Also, the U.S. Coast Guard said it has launched a marine board of investigation into the…

WATCH LIVE: Ron DeSantis unveils border policy during Texas campaign visit

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is speaking in Eagle Pass, Texas as part of a major policy…

DeSantis visits Texas border ahead of immigration policy proposals

 

What to Know in Washington: Fifth Circuit Stumbles Before SCOTUS

Decisions coming out of a notably conservative federal appeals court keep getting knocked down by the…

North Texas mom took kids to a holiday drag show. It turned into a viral ‘nightmare’

Covert video of a North Texas mom and her kids at a drag show has been…

Conservative Fifth Circuit Is Stumbling at US Supreme Court

Decisions coming out of a notably conservative federal appeals court keep getting knocked down by the…

Twenty years after a breakthrough Texas case launched a new era of ga…

The U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for major civil rights victories for queer Americans in…

DeSantis to unveil campaign border policy plan in Texas

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his case to Texas voters for how he plans to…

Ron DeSantis tours the Texas border ahead of rolling out his immigration platform

 

Texas pecan farmers on the front lines of border crisis

(The Center Square) – Depending on how one says, “pea-can” or “puh-cahn,” it’s easy for natives…

Texas Governor Tweets Fake Article About Garth Brooks Getting Booed Off Stage

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted an article on Sunday about Garth Brooks getting booed off stage.…

Some conservatives’ long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogether

A bold question has emerged front and center in this year’s legislative tax cut debate: Can…

Oakland County Republican Party celebrates Donald Trump

Organizers now are emphasizing security rules. Every attendee will be screened by the U.S. Secret Service.…

Texas pecan farmers on the front lines of border crisis

(The Center Square) – Depending on how one says, “pea-can” or “puh-cahn,” it’s easy for natives…

Big changes in mayoral race, Abbott vetoes 70 bills, an analysis of Trump’s indictment, and more on Houston Newsmakers

Amanda Edwards stops by Houston Newsmakers to talk about how she’s throwing her hat in the…

Conservative Supreme Court justices help shut down Texas immigration lawsuit

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Texas cannot sue the Biden administration over its…

New Mexico, Texas contrasted in new abortion series

As the documentary briefly notes, many women in Texas have been coming to New Mexico for…

Does the City of Austin pay for the Austin, DPS partnership?

One KXAN viewer sent a Report It, asking if the City of Austin has to pay…

Texas joins the Soros-scared retreat from voter roll verification

In the last three years, Republicans in two dozen states passed laws limiting voting in the…

Why Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan might not be doomed after 2 new rulings from conservative Supreme Court justices

Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh have led two decisions saying states don’t have standing to…

Texas Officials: More Than 500 Buses Full of Illegal Immigrants Have Been Sent to Sanctuary Cities

Since Texas’ border security mission Operation Lone Star launched more than two years ago, the multi-agency…

Why are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride Night?

All but one of the 30 of the Major League Baseball teams are hosting Pride Nights…

Supreme Court rejects lawsuit from Texas, Louisiana demanding Biden administration boost deportations

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican-led challenge to a Biden administration policy that prioritizes…

OUTSIDE VIEW: Texas border security measures are necessary

In the absence of federal immigration reform, it is reasonable for states to look for different…

How abortion became an ‘Achilles heel’ for US Republicans

 

Red States Just Lost Big at the Supreme Court

While Kavanaugh insisted his holding was “narrow,” its reasoning should prove fatal to red state lawsuits…

Editorial: Greg Abbott’s Rio Grande border barrier won’t float

The barricades will have underwater mesh to try to prevent people from swimming under…  

Why are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride Night?

All but one of the 30 of the Major League Baseball teams are hosting Pride Nights…

Conservative Supreme Court justices help shut down Texas immigration lawsuit

In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Texas cannot sue the Biden administration over its…

Congressman Ronny Jackson attacks fellow Texan, says Will Hurd better qualified to seek Democratic nomination

Congressman Ronny Jackson was quick to bash Will Hurd after the fellow Texan and Republican announced…

Supreme Court news: Texas and Missouri undeterred in border lawsuit despite Biden court win

A federal lawsuit to force the Biden administration to complete border wall projects funded by Congress…

Supreme Court tosses out Texas lawsuit, upholds Biden’s immigration enforcement plan

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a key part of President Joe Biden’s plan…

Unveiling the Truth: A Historic Book Signing Event of ‘Robert’s Story’ Reveals a Tale of Injustice and Fortitude

On June 21, 2023, a crowd gathered at the Kelsey Bass Museum and Event Center in…

NPR poll examines independent voters responses to questions on social issues

As Republicans continue to stand by Donald Trump and the Supreme Court marks the first anniversary…

Suspect in deadly Texas dog attack identified, arrested at Mexican border

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The suspect in a deadly dog attack who was arrested entering the…