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Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding…
‘Unacceptable, hateful and dangerous’: Adidas ends partnership with Ye
Adidas was under major pressure to end its lucrative sneaker deal with the rapper. It’s not…
Republicans are closing strong
This week: The Briefing, Volume 10, issue 42 Biden’s inflation problem keeps getting worse Hobbs continues…
Ye dropped by talent agency, documentary on him scrapped
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was recently restricted from posting on Twitter and Instagram over…
The Unprecedented Decline in U.S. Child Poverty—Down 59% in 26 Years
The past quarter century witnessed an unprecedented decline in child poverty rates in the United States.…
‘Too Much at Stake’: Melodramatic Oprah Warns ‘Really Scary’ Things Will Happen if Stacey Abrams Loses
If Stacey Yvonne Abrams, politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and former member of the Georgia House…
One year after homeless man was shot at a gas station, family frustrated with lack of charges
San Antonio – The encounter between the two men lasted only seconds, but it carried consequences…
Mississippi town with Confederate monument gets Emmett Till statue
JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi community with an elaborate Confederate monument plans to unveil a larger-than-life…
For Republicans, winning Hispanic voters will be a bigger fight than South Texas
Nearly half of Hispanic Texans live in the state's five largest counties, a voting bloc Democrats…
Unlocking the hidden connections between cell death and inflammation
New research sheds light on how a genetic mutation affecting mitochondria influences chronic inflammatory disorders and…
‘Is This a Joke?’ Ilhan Omar Accuses Donald Trump of Anti-Semitism
Sometimes, the jokes write themselves. The same can be said of political punditry, particularly when the…
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters
FORT WORTH — After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, hundreds of people flooded…
The GI Bill left behind Black World War II vets. Now there’s a move to fix that
William Dabney never liked to talk much about his time fighting in World War II. “He…
Texas struggles to get guns away from domestic violence suspects, leaving victims in danger
Although there are laws on the books preventing certain people from possessing guns, there are few…
North Texas doctors preparing for flu season
New data shows Texas has some of the highest flu activity in the country this year.…
The Biden Move to Allow Hearing Aids to Be Sold Over-the-Counter is Now Saving Americans Thousands
Four years after Congress passed bipartisan legislation requiring the FDA to allow over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids,…
Abortion rights supporters struggle to keep issue top of mind for Texas voters
Polling shows that a majority of voters in Texas oppose the state's near-total ban on abortion,…
Ken Paxton, Texas’ election denier-in-chief, closes in on third term
That Paxton is so close to securing his reelection this November as the state's chief legal…
NYC opens emergency center for influx of bused migrants
It’s intended to be a waystation for single, adult men who have been arriving several times…
Recall alert: Nestle cookie dough with fudge filling recalled because it may have plastic pieces
Check your fridge, one variety of Nestle ready-to-bake cookie dough has been recalled. WASHINGTON — Nestle…
Beto O’Rourke championed bipartisanship in Congress. It wouldn’t be that easy as governor.
Democrats were in the minority the entire time O'Rourke was in Congress. He says that experience…
Asian Americans are one of Texas’ fastest-growing demographics. But they feel ignored by politicians.
Asian American and Pacific Islander voters said that candidates don't often reach out -- and that…
Kinney County is Operation Lone Star’s poster child
Officials in the Texas border county are pushing Gov. Greg Abbott to take ever more extreme…
Two-thirds of board members overseeing Texas public universities are Abbott donors. They’re not shy about wielding influence.
High-money donors are concentrated on larger boards, including those of the University of Texas System and…
Biden Shows Just How Far Gone He Is With New Ron Burgundy Incident
I have to confess, it is often hard to cover Joe Biden day after day with…
Last chance: Voting closes tonight in 40 Under Forty awards
Today is the last chance to vote for your favorite finalist in ETX View's second-annual 40…
Abandoned “dry hole” oil wells are polluting Texas farms, ranches and groundwater. The state won’t fix them.
Wildcatters drilled thousands of wells looking for oil and abandoned the dry holes. Some are spewing…
Dawn Buckingham and Jay Kleberg vie for open land commissioner seat overseeing the Alamo and disaster relief funds
The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster…
‘He was out hunting’: California police make arrest in serial killings
Stockton resident Wesley Brownlee, 43, was arrested in relation to the recent string of killings, according…
More Leaked Conversations at the Cal Labor Offices Show the DSA-LA Takeover of Los Angeles Continues Apace
The Democrat Socialists of America-Los Angeles have big plans to take over the governance of Los…
Dan Patrick targets rural Texas in media-shy bus tour
Patrick's campaign strategy in rural Texas may suggest he's trying to shore up the party's most…
Biden’s Serial Lying Is One Thing, His ‘Logic’ Is Not Only Bizarre but Dangerous
In this episode of Riddle Me This, Batman… How in the world can a logical person…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Snack shop with a fly problem, insects invade fruit store
SAN ANTONIO – Recent health inspections found flies buzzing around a snack shop, moldy lettuce and…
Governor says death toll from eastern Kentucky flooding rises to 40
‘By far the worst’ State of emergency declared What…
No, the banana-eating tree frog in the viral video is not enormous; the video was edited
You didn’t watch a video of the world’s biggest tree frog on social media. It’s another…
Biden Admin Opens up Fed Investigation Into Ron DeSantis
Democrats know that there’s going to be a future presidential run from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
Mike Bonin Has Tested Positive for COVID, Said He Felt ‘Wrung out’ after Tuesday’s Council Speech
After giving a gut-wrenching speech on the Los Angeles City Council floor on Tuesday, Councilman Mike…
The Texas voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Here’s how to check your status and register.
How do I find out if I'm registered to vote? How do I register to vote…
Texans make the case for why voting matters
The Texas Tribune spoke to Texans across the political spectrum and asked them to make their…
Texas bans many proven tools for helping drug users. Advocates are handing them out anyway.
As overdoses skyrocketed amid the pandemic and the fentanyl crisis, advocates across the state are working…
OPINION: Yes, Columbus Day Is Alienating Latino Republicans
(The opinions expressed in op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the…
Buckingham Palace announces date for King Charles III’s coronation
The ceremony will take place one month before the 70th anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth…
Former Los Angeles Angels employee sentenced to 22 years in prison for pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ death
Prosecutors said Kay provided the drugs to Skaggs – leading to the pitcher’s overdose. FORT WORTH,…
No, a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber did not land in Poland amid Ukraine-Russia war
A viral video clip actually shows a stealth bomber landing on a runway in the U.K.…
Bombshell Report Drops on Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker Has Amazing Response
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is in a tight race with Herschel Walker to hold onto his…
Why California Federation of Labor is Nervous About the Leaked Conversation
I wonder who in the Los Angeles City Council or the Los Angeles County California Federation…
Three more teens in custody after 25-year-old woman killed in drive-by shooting, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – Three more teens are now in custody after a drive-by shooting claimed the…
BREAKING: Nury Martinez Resigns Post as LA City Council President After Leaked Audio of Racist, Homophobic Slurs Surfaces
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Times published a bombshell story about racist and homophobic slurs caught…
Nationwide push to refocus Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Meanwhile many places have stopped celebrating Columbus Day altogether, including North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The…
Local Bakery’s Post on Inflation Is Jarring and Shows How Much Trouble We Are In
We talk about the crushing weight of inflation, and how the prices are at 40-year highs.…
I Believe Everything Cori Bush Said About Her Forced Abortion and Disparate Care for Black Women
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) recently shared a powerful personal story about abortion, telling Margaret Hoover on…
Biden is calling for marijuana possession pardons. But that doesn’t mean it’ll happen in Texas.
Biden's federal pardons will help at least 6,500 people, though most possession crimes are charged at…
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Austin for keynote address
She will make an appearance at the Texas Democratic Party’s JJ Reception on Oct. 8. AUSTIN,…
Former Obama Adviser Demolishes Joe Biden’s Energy Moves With Simple Truth
Gas prices are starting to creep up again. Despite Joe Biden going hat in hand to…
Las Vegas stabbing suspect said he ‘let the anger out’
He stabbed eight people on the Las Vegas strip Thursday, authorities said, killing two. LAS VEGAS…
Democrats Eschew the Difference Between ‘Treating People Equally and Attempting to Make Them Equal’
As Joe Biden and the Democrat Party rush to embrace equity over equality in their drive…
High School Football Week 7: What to know
After a lighter-than-normal schedule, we're back with a much deeper schedule of high school football games…
Moore to the Point – Nobody Puts Biden in a Corner
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Friday, October 7th. Audio included…
A Mexican farmworker crossed the border dreaming of building his family a home. Days later, he was fatally shot in West Texas.
Jes?s Iv?n Sep?lveda Mart?nez was living in his parents' home with his wife and 6-month-old baby.…
Biden Has a Confused Take that Has Many Scratching Their Heads
Ah, Joe Biden. He’s a continuing font of gaffes. A lot of the time, he seems…
Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
Biden is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana…
Conspiracy theorists and 16-hour days: Inside the stress elections officials face ahead of the midterms
Running elections in Texas has never been easy. But since 2020, the scrutiny elections administrators face…
Texas A&M’s early-voting location was popular during general elections before it was moved off campus
The Brazos County commissioner who represents the precinct where the university is located cited low turnout…
Biden Drops a Whopper About DeSantis and a Mafia-Like Comment That Has People Talking
As my colleague, Sister Toldjah reported, there were some memorable moments during Joe Biden’s remarks while…
BCSO: 2 teens charged with murder, assault after woman killed in drive-by shooting
SAN ANTONIO – Two teens who are in custody following a deadly drive-by shooting in West…
Food pantry, block cleanups, study spot for students: An East Side bar proud to be community center too
Black and white photographs. Fiesta medals. An old pink jukebox. Eclectic artwork. They decorate the Dakota…
Florida Democrat Sends out Racist Campaign Flyer and Campaign Law Could Also Be in Question
The prospects for Democrats continue to be dark, and the desperation is beginning to show. In…
SCOTUS Is Inclined to Approve Alabama’s ‘Race Neutral’ Maps as Justice Brown Jackson Applies the 1619 Project to the Fourteenth Amendment
Tuesday, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case called Merrill v. Milligan. This is…
Moore to the Point – Joe of All Trades
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, October 5th. Audio included…
Teen suspects fired more than 100 shots at wrong home, hitting 2 innocent victims, sheriff says
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 10/4/22 8:50 p.m.: The medical examiner’s office identified the woman late Tuesday…
How much will $105 get you at the State Fair of Texas?: New food edition
A visit to Big Tex could end up costing you a pretty penny. Here’s what one…
Immigration, abortion and economy expected to take center stage when Abbott, O’Rourke debate Friday
The debate, the candidates' first and likely only one before the November election, begins at 7…
35 family members of Uvalde shooting victims throw their support behind Beto O’Rourke ahead of debate
In a news conference ahead of the only gubernatorial debate, 35 family members of Uvalde school…
Things Go Way off the Rails During Joe Biden’s Trip to Puerto Rico
Joe Biden appeared in Puerto Rico on Monday to deliver remarks and to promise aid after…
Olivia Wilde and Her Trash, New Feminist Movie: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’
Have you heard of Olivia Wilde? Wilde is an actor born to immense privilege. Although she…
City of Angels Puts Business Owners Through Hell – Ignoring Open-Air Fentanyl Markets and Samurai Sword-Wielding Homeless
On Saturday afternoon, a man in his 50s was stabbed to death during an attempted robbery…
Biden Praises Coast Guard Hero, but What He’s Going to Do to Him Is Despicable
A story about the response to Hurricane Ian shows the utter insanity of Joe Biden’s policies…
Targeting three congressional seats, Republicans blitz South Texas with attack ads
In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to…
Bill Maher Suggests Kamala Harris Be Jettisoned From the 2024 Ticket, Liberal Audience Applauds
The liberal comedian and host of the eponymous Real Time With Bill Maher told his audience…
DeSantis Campaign Rips Kamala for Radical, Racist Remark About Hurricane Relief
Democrats seem to have a deep and abiding problem with race. As we reported earlier, you…
Nancy Pelosi’s Drunk Rant About Farm Workers Sure Sounds Racist
There is an epidemic of people holding power in Washington that couldn’t pump their own gas,…
In West Texas, Fort Stockton’s solution to a teacher shortage is a motel
The rural Fort Stockton school district is paying big money for teachers and sweetening the deal…
Big Tex at 70: Face-lifted and fine-tuned, the icon is ready for State Fair of Texas 2022
Nipped and tucked, and decked out in his Dickies denim best, the 55-foot cowboy is ready…
Brazos County won’t restore Texas A&M early-voting location despite students’ pushback
County commissioners decided Tuesday that A&M still won't have an on-campus early-voting location for the 2022…
Wokeness Melts in Your Mouth: M&M’s Releases a Major Addition to Its Toxically Masculine Candy
Inclusivity is all the rage, and M&M’s is in on the action. In honor of all…
They saved to buy their own mobile homes. Then the land beneath them was sold to an investor.
Mobile homes are a vital source of affordable housing for around 2 million Texans. But as…
Republican comeback is in the works
This week: The Briefing, Vol. X, Issue 38 Democrats’ election narrative is teetering Drunk and disorderly…
1836 Project promotes sanitized version of Texas history, experts say
The Texas Tribune reviewed the 15-page document, which will be handed out to new drivers, and…
Joe Biden Leaving Shinzo Abe’s Funeral for Kamala Harris to Attend Proves Unwise
As we previously reported, though it’s been somewhat of a tradition for incumbent U.S. presidents to…
No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness
For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a…
Amy Klobuchar Makes Wild Suggestion That Voting Democrat Will Stop Hurricanes
Apparently, Democrats have the power of gods and can halt major meteorological occurrences. Or, at least,…
Hurricane Ian to hit Florida Wednesday as Cat 4 storm
As of Monday, Tampa and St. Petersburg appeared to be the among the most likely targets…
The GOP Says They Will Hold the FBI Accountable for Rogue Behavior, Don’t Believe It
The FBI was once the beau ideal of a law enforcement agency. Even though the Mob…
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request…
New joint WFAA/Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation poll shows Texas Republicans leading every statewide race
Part 1 of the “Texas Decides” poll also shows that a vast majority of voters have…
Puerto Ricans awaits aid, fret about post-hurricane recovery
Puerto Rico’s government has said it expects to have a preliminary estimate of the damage Fiona…
Eating Their Own: Beto O’Rourke Turns on Biden
Texas gubernatorial candidate Robert Francis (Beto) O’Rourke continues to beclown himself as he is now criticizing…
Tropical Storm Ian strengthens as it heads to Cuba, Florida
Ian was forecast to become a hurricane Sunday and a major storm as soon as late…
Football Friday: Five things to know
It's Week 5 of the high school football season, and we've got possibly the area game…
Suspect on the run after woman assaulted near Brackenridge Park while exercising
SAN ANTONIO – A morning walk along East Mulberry Street north of downtown resulted in trauma…
Girls Love Princesses With Magical Powers
Back in the day, a giraffe signed my paychecks. In other words, I worked at Toys…
When Texas students campaigned for a more diverse history course, they got a lesson in politics
Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive…
Mandatory home buyouts are dismantling a flood-prone Houston community
Harris County's mandatory program to buy homes in six neighborhoods that have found themselves under flood…
Railroad Strikes: Skyrocketed Gas Prices, More Supply Chain Shortages
Gas costs and supply chain shortages might both get worse from a nationwide rail strike. Earlier…