Trump Indictment Presents New Obstacle in Spending Fight as Shutdown Looms

The far right is taking aim at the F.B.I. and the Justice Department in a push…

Waco speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Aug. 4, 2023

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Waco Tribune-Herald.  

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…

Bud Light on Brink of Brand Death: Retailers Now Switching Shelf Space to Other Beers

We’ve been laying out the huge implosion of Bud Light since they endorsed transgender influencer Dylan…

Trump Campaign Pulls Strings to Ensure Primary Delegate Counts

The arcane elements of the election process can be interesting (at least, I find them interesting,…

Prediction: Jack Smith Will Get a DC Jury to Convict Trump and SCOTUS Will Vacate It. In Fact, Smith Is Counting on It

Jack Smith isn’t a stupid man. A number of definitions apply to Smith, but stupid isn’t…

Church of Scientology Responds to Leah Remini Lawsuit

On Wednesday, RedState reported on a lawsuit filed by actress Leah Remini, against the Church of…

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump a ‘Scared Puppy,’ and Says More Than She Realizes

With everyone rushing to weigh in on Donald Trump’s recent indictment related to events surrounding January…

Trump Says ‘Supreme Court Must Intercede’ in Legal Cases, Claims Election Interference Based on Poll Results

As RedState has extensively reported, former President Donald Trump was indicted a second time by Special…

An Excerpt of ‘Biden’s Fables’ Shows the President’s Life Is Unbelievable

The life and upbringing of President Biden are the stuff of legend. Recently, NBC News wrote…

Sweden’s Vigilantes Deal With Street Crime

Most of the nations of Europe, seemingly having decided to not have a next generation to…

WATCH: Kamala Harris Piles on the ‘Bidenomics’ Cringe During Visit to Wisconsin

Throughout the entirety of Joe Biden’s presidency so far, the microscope has been put on Kamala…

Fulton County’s Grand Jury to Make a Move Against Trump: What’s Next?

The Democrats aren’t done with former President Donald Trump just yet. The Justice Department just issued…

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Fire safety tips to keep in mind amid ongoing drought

With the ongoing hot and dry conditions found in South Central Texas, fire danger concerns will…

Outdoors newsletter: Schlitterbahn opening ‘world’s first water coaster for kids’; Dire conditions at Jacob’s Well

A water park sounds perfect right about now because San Antonio will see record-challenging heat this…

1 dead, 1 injured in house fire in San Marcos

SAN MARCOS, Texas – A woman was killed and her son was injured in a house…

Second woman sentenced in 2021 shooting death of man near downtown

SAN ANTONIO – A second woman charged in connection to an April 2021 shooting at a…

August marks 33 years since disappearances of Heidi Seeman, Erica Botello

SAN ANTONIO – The summer of 1990 in San Antonio ended in tragedy. August marks 33…

Austin performer joins new lawsuit to block Texas drag performance law

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin-based drag performer added her name to a lawsuit filed Thursday aimed…

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…

A Republican 2024 Climate Strategy: More Drilling, Less Clean Energy

Project 2025, a conservative “battle plan” for the next Republican president, would stop attempts to cut…

Texas A&M president resigns after botched hire of Black journalism professor

Kathleen McElroy is announced as director of Texas A&M’s Communications & Journalism Department in a ceremony…

Cowboys showing safer pass attack doesn’t mean conservative

Mike McCarthy has the Cowboys reducing some of the risk in the passing game without losing…

The conservative Manchin challenger who won’t get out of the way

Rep. Alex Mooney is “disappointed” that the Republican establishment is supporting Jim Justice. That doesn’t mean…

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…

‘Death Star’ law will end water breaks for Texas workers

Republicans are revoking local ordinances in liberal cities, including 10-minute water breaks. The actions come amid…

Which Side Would Win a Second American Civil War?

There has been a lot of talk about the possibility of a second American civil war…

WATCH: Catherine Herridge Busts Dan Goldman for Mischaracterizing What Archer Said in Interview

Now that we have the transcript from the House Oversight Committee interview with Devon Archer, Hunter…

Females Dominate College Degrees, While Males Face Alarming Crisis

The Department of Education has released statistics on females versus males earning college degrees. By 2027,…

Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Jack Smith’s Bogus Federal Charges, Says ‘This is the Persecution of a Political Opponent’

Donald Trump was in yet another courtroom Thursday as a criminal defendant, this time the federal…

WATCH: CBS News Takes Fangirling of Jack Smith to Absurd Heights in Latest Round of ‘Walls Are Closing In’

Regardless of what one thinks regarding the indictments against former President Donald Trump, one thing that…

Trump Lawyer’s Eyebrow-Raising Comment Hints at the Coming Legal Strategy

In what has become a familiar sight, Donald Trump was arraigned once again on Thursday, this…

DeSantis’ Debate Against Newsom Could Make or Break His Presidential Campaign

It appears DeSantis versus Newsom might just happen after all. Recently, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accepted…

Al Sharpton Beclowns Himself, Displays His Ignorance About the Revolutionary War in Remarks on Trump Indictment

It looks like Rev. Al Sharpton needs to take a quick break from his politicking so…

Herridge: Attorney Points to Big Problem With Trump Indictment–Allegedly Exculpatory Evidence

Looks like there are more problems with that indictment from Special Counsel Jack Smith, even as…

Biden Gets Desperate With Embarrassing ‘Dark Brandon’ Video Selling Merchandise

It’s hard to imagine how Joe Biden is going to make it to the heart of…

Texas killer was mistakenly deported before serving time for murders of young couple, district attorney says

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The nation in brief: Texas A&M pays $1M for mishandling hire

Texas A&M pays $1M for mishandling hire  

Teen accused in deadly MLK Day celebration shooting testifies in his own defense

SAN ANTONIO – A teen accused of a deadly shooting at a Martin Luther King Jr.…

City Council backs moving Brackenridge Project ahead in 6-4 vote

SAN ANTONIO – The controversial project to rejuvenate the Lambert Beach area in Brackenridge Park got…

Last Chance Ministries back-to-school bash in need of help to meet community demand

SAN ANTONIO – A school supply drive is less than two weeks away, but a local…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Health Department shuts down Chinese restaurant for ‘gross and insanitary conditions’

SAN ANTONIO – Health inspectors recently ordered a Chinese restaurant to close due to unsanitary conditions…

Top Texas A&M officials were involved in botched recruiting of journalism professor, who will receive $1 million settlement

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Several high-level Texas A&M University System officials — including the board of…

Train derails in Texas after crash with semi, one person dead

LUBBOCK, Texas — A train derailment was reported at a railroad crossing near US 84 between…

Message in a balloon flies nearly 900 miles from Nashville to Central Texas

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — You’ve heard of a message in a bottle — but what about…

Dallas should join the charge against Texas state overreach

Dallas should join San Antonio and Houston in a lawsuit against Texas state to block a…

School board takeovers are a symptom of a deeper divide

The US was created in part as a refuge for the free exercise of various religious…

Mass shooting victims remembered; activists concerned about more hate attacks

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Patricia Benavides met her future husband, Arturo, when she was…

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,…

Top Texas A&M officials were involved in botched recruiting of journa…

A new internal report, conducted by the university system’s office of general counsel, also looked into…

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ advocates sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

The federal lawsuit filed in Houston by the American Civil Liberties Union argues the Texas law…

Texas A&M Agrees to $1 Million Settlement With Journalism Professor

A university report found that fears of a conservative backlash botched the effort to hire a…

Drag artists and LGBTQ advocates sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

A group of drag performers and LGBTQ rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to…

Ted Cruz endorses McDaniel; Wicker, Hyde-Smith back Hosemann

Hosemann and McDaniel have also recently announced other endorsements. McDaniel is backed by the Mississippi Fraternal…

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…

California Is a Dumpster Fire, as Its Citizens Are Terrorized by Crime and Elected Officials Enable the Terrorists

Our last few years in California, we lived in a relatively safe area of Orange County,…

Anheuser-Busch Smacked With More Devastating News About Losses From Bud Light Boycott

We’ve been writing about the losses Bud Light has taken since endorsing transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.…

Welcome Back, Ron DeSantis

Yeah, it’s still really early in the campaign season but the fact that DeSantis wasn’t the…

Democrats, Hysteria, and ‘Threats to Democracy’

Remember when Democrats were more rational, at least in comparison to today’s Democrats? Senator Zell Miller…

Josh Hawley Seeks Funding for St. Louis Residents Poisoned by Oppenheimer’s Manhattan Project Testing

This week, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) appeared on my radio program, the Tim Jones and…

Is America Headed for Civil War?

As we get older, we always begin to sound like our parents and talk about how…

Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Traces Timeline of ‘Election Interference’ Against Trump

As we reported earlier, former President Donald Trump was arraigned in a federal courtroom in Washington,…

WATCH: Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Trump’s Federal Indictment ‘Actual Real Communism’ in America

As we reported earlier, former President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear at a Washington, D.C.,…

2 US Navy Sailors Arrested for Selling Intel to China

China appears to be stepping up its intel-gathering efforts on the United States. On August 3rd,…

Previously Unreleased Song by The Beatles Part of Upcoming Red and Blue Album Re-release

Although not yet officially announced, fans of The Beatles worldwide are eagerly anticipating the news of…

Crime Stoppers seek fugitive in Northwest Side nightclub fatal shooting

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…

San Antonio Spurs, Frost Bank reach agreement on new naming rights partnership for team’s home arena

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs have reached an agreement in principle introducing Frost Bank…

‘San Antonio The Saga’ light show resumes at San Fernando Cathedral after technical difficulties

SAN ANTONIO – Update (2 p.m. Thursday): The light show at the San Fernando Cathedral is…

Man found dead in St. Hedwig, no foul play suspected, Sheriff Salazar says

ST. HEDWIG, Texas – UPDATE 8/3/23: The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man found…

80 animals seized from home operating as puppy mill in southwest Bexar County; 8 dogs found dead

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Bexar County Animal Control seized 80 animals…

Body found trapped in Texas border buoys on the Rio Grande

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North Texas teens use politics to grow, find common ground

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Body seen along floating barrier Texas installed in the Rio Grande, Mexico says

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government reported for the first time Wednesday that a body…

Ron DeSantis agrees to take on Gavin Newsom in Fox News debate

Newsom, California’s Democratic governor, has been seeking a debate with DeSantis since last year. The Florida…

Former GOP Gov. Scott Walker says if Trump is guilty, Schumer and Sanders need to be held accountable too

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said that if Donald Trump is culpable for Jan. 6 violence,…

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ advocates sue to stop drag ban

Law set to take effect on Sept. 1.  

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ activities sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates are suing to block a new Texas…

Parker County Billboards, Mailers Foreshadow 2024 Texas House Primary Clash

Rogers has staved off two contentious primaries during his run as a Texas House member, and…

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ activities sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates are suing to block a new Texas…

Running 2023: Bob Sertner is a fiscal conservative who wants to forge Park City’s identity

“Park City is on the verge of what I call a tsunami of growth and development…

ACLU files lawsuit against drag show restrictions in Texas

The ACLU of Texas is suing against restrictions on drag performances in the state.  

House GOP frets spending fight as conservatives flirt with shutdown

Speaker Kevin McCarthy insists Congress will avoid a government shutdown in the fall. But some members…

Analysis Republican Voters Are Pushing Their Party Toward a Shutdown

The GOP electorate tends to prefer confrontation to pragmatism, which does not bode well for budget…

Rivals, conservative media give Trump an early pass over latest indictment

First Read is your briefing from “Meet the Press” and the NBC Political Unit on the…

Where the Republican Candidates Stand on the Trump Indictments

Former President Donald J. Trump has cast the many charges against him as politically motivated and…

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 Lie-Able Sources Podcast: NBC Busts Narratives and Jason Aldean Busts the Charts as the Press Busts out Biden Excuses

Your source to mainline mainstream media misdeeds and malarky. NBC News has had a curious week…

Mike Pence Hits Bottom With His Trump Indictment Commentary, Yet Continues to Dig

As my colleague Nick Arama pointed out, former Vice President Mike Pence’s tweet commentary on the…

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…

Stopping Looters: We Ain’t Gonna Take It, Any More

It appears some people aren’t going to put up with brazen looters any more. The 1976…

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…

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…

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…

That Funny Pattern of Biden Bad News Immediately Followed by Trump Indictments

As the Biden family foreign business dealings scandal has continued to heat up and unfold, some…

BIG: Ron DeSantis Accepts Invitation to Debate Gavin Newsom

While it doesn’t look like Donald Trump will show up at the first GOP primary debate,…

RedState Sports Report: NFL Coach Shoots Off His Mouth, MLB Player Chooses Family Over Pennant

Greetings from the sports desk located somewhere below decks of the Good Pirate Ship RedState. Your…

‘World-class facility’: Spurs preparing for new era with Rock at La Cantera campus on Northwest Side

SAN ANTONIO – A new era for the San Antonio Spurs will begin soon at their…

Texas prisons sweltering as lawmakers refuse to mandate air conditioning inside

SAN ANTONIO – As temperatures outside are breaking records, people are suffering and dying inside Texas…

WATCH: How San Antonians from different walks of life are beating the heat

SAN ANTONIO – Scorched by near-constant triple-digit temperatures, San Antonio residents, businesses and workers have tried…

‘She pursued her passions to the fullest’: Family of New Braunfels pilot remembers her life after death in plane crash

Wimberely, TX – Calyn Collie remembers her sister Devyn Reiley as a go-getter and a role…

9 northwest Bexar County businesses lose water service after non-SAWS contractor breaks water main

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Water System crews are working to restore water service to several…

SAWS considering idea to change enforcement of water rule violations

SAN ANTONIO – As San Antonio reels from the heat and lack of rainfall, SAWS is…

Caught on camera: 2 Texas men steal motorized wheelchair from 87-year-old victim

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Mexican officials say Texas DPS found person’s ‘lifeless’ body ‘stuck’ in buoys on Rio Grande

Texas DPS notified the Mexican Consulate in Eagle Pass about the body on Wednesday afternoon, officials…

Sarkisian praises passing game following 1st day of Texas Longhorns fall camp

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns officially began fall camp Wednesday, and according to head coach…

Today in History: Aug. 3, deadly Walmart shooting in Texas

Today in History Today is Thursday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2023. There are 150…

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Pajama Pants Under Blazer Prevail for Now: Remember Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s plan to bring…

‘We kept getting outbid’: Californians moving to Texas explain why they’re changing states

 

State representative runs for reelection

TEXAS (KFDX/KJTL) — A current Conservative Texas representative announced he will be running for reelection on…

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.…

Matt Krause announces campaign for Tarrant County Commissioners Court seat

Republican Matt Krause, a former Texas House representative, announced Tuesday that he will seek a spot…

Economist: Texas faces $9.5 billion in losses if record-breaking heatwave persists

If the overall temperature rises one degree higher than the historical average between now and 2050,…

Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president of flagship campus

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted unanimously Sunday evening to make acting President…

Study cited by Texas judge in abortion-pill case under investigation

The study cited by a Texas judge in the abortion pill mifepristone case is now under…

Save the Mothers

The United States has the worst maternal mortality rates of any wealthy country, by a lot,…