Watching the national media’s reaction to last fall’s midterm elections made my head spin. While the cable news pundits and legacy media headlines spoke of the failure of a “red… ...

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Last year, Texas experienced climate change not as a single disaster like Hurricane Harvey or Winter Storm Uri, but through a slow burn of increasingly hot days and nights. Summer… ...

Public schools have become a minefield. Sending your kids to one is a gamble as winding up in the wrong classroom could put them into the clutches of an activist… ...

Winter is upon us, and with it comes an increased risk of injuries and cold-related conditions. Even though temperatures are currently warm in much of the southern United States, a cold snap could hit any time so it’s important to prepare now. Martin Mufich, PhD, RN, FAWM, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M University
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In the United States, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with deaths totaling in the millions per year. Multiple treatment methods have been developed, yet overall survival rates for metastasized lung cancer—meaning the cancer has spread to other areas of the body—is less than 10 percent. Lung cancers are adept at evading
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The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) has awarded Lei-Shih Chen, PhD, MCHES, CHW, a nearly $1 million grant as part of its Health Equity for People with Developmental Disabilities project. Developmental disabilities (DD) are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the
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Elections have consequences. This political bromide is overused for a reason—it’s reliably true. And this year, the fallout for vulnerable Texans could be particularly destructive. After something approaching a blue… ...

On the heels of an unprecedented 24-day labor strike late last year, around 20 journalists at the 117-year-old Fort Worth Star-Telegram have ratified the only union contract at a Texas… ...

SAN ANTONIO – The price of eggs are a topic of conversation for many families who are scrambling for ways to save money while still putting the popular protein-packed food… ...

Todd and Julie Chrisley were previously ordered to serve time in separate Florida prisons starting on Tuesday, Jan. 17. ATLANTA — Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were denied… ...

He was the last of three longtime fugitive top-level Mafia bosses who had for decades eluded capture. ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome — Italy’s No. 1 fugitive, Matteo Messina Denaro,… ...

So far, the only Republican candidate to step forward and declare his intention to run for President in 2024 is former president Donald Trump. Everyone else has held off, though… ...

Since it was first revealed that Joe Biden had illegally taken and kept classified information following his vice presidency, the story has continued to evolve. As of this writing, there… ...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday appeared on Fox News’s “Morning Futures” for a wide-ranging interview with host Maria Bartiromo, during which he weighed in on the Biden classified documents… ...

Police say the boy was a bystander and was shot during a fight between two other female juveniles. DALLAS — A young boy was shot and killed at an apartment… ...

Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s decision to not run for reelection jolted national Democrats on Thursday, setting off a mad scramble for a newly open battleground seat in 2024. At least… ...

In 2015, Rep. John Fleming (R-La.) was traveling back to Louisiana with his wife when he had an idea: a plan to empower arch-conservatives to push back against their Leadership,… ...

Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a member of the political duo known as “Diamond and Silk,” has died. She was 51. Trump announced… ...

Jan. 6 rioter Joshua Black got a bit of good news on Friday, and even more no-so-good news. The Alabama man became the first Jan. 6 defendant who made it… ...

Joe Biden frequently speaks about his grandchildren — except for the one who he doesn’t even acknowledge, four-year-old Navy Joan Roberts. They had stockings up at Christmas for every grandchild,… ...

Over and over, the story of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s journey back to health continues to bring inspiration to others. As I shared last Saturday, Jan. 7, in a… ...

(The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.) CNN medical analyst and Washington Post columnist Dr. Leana Wen became known during… ...

There was an unveiling of a 22-foot bronze sculpture called “The Embrace” honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King on the Boston Common on Friday.… ...

Police say they found the body of a man with multiple gunshot wounds in a motel parking lot. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police are investigating the shooting death of a… ...

Congressman Ted Lieu is usually a pretty good example for those who think politicians should be on social media less, and yesterday was no exception as he decided to hop… ...

If there’s anything that the Biden team has, it’s gall. We saw the White House response to the Biden classified documents scandal was White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre repeating… ...

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. I make it no secret that I despise the IRS. It has been… ...

The Joe Biden classified documents scandal continues to unfold, and information learned on Friday has turned this saga into even more of a disaster for an already-embattled Biden-Harris White House.… ...

Donald Trump is currently facing a civil lawsuit brought by a woman named E. Jean Carroll. That’s a name RedState’s readers might remember if they aren’t new to politics. The… ...

It’s that time again. We’re going into Week 46 of the war brought on by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The overarching theme this week is national and international politics.… ...

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. The irony in all of the gas stove hysteria this week is the… ...

You can always count on “The View” to deliver the dumbest takes, and the show did not disappoint on Friday. While discussing Joe Biden’s probable crimes related to classified documents… ...

Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to look into the matter of Joe Biden and his classified documents scandal. There have now been three different finds of… ...

We’ve been reporting on the Twitter Files as they’ve unfurled since early December. Independent journalist (and former Rolling Stone editor) Matt Taibbi was the first to begin sharing the files… ...

As we age, strength training and aerobic exercise become increasingly important. Studies have shown strength training may enhance quality of life as well as improve our ability to do everyday activities, while physical inactivity—also known as sedentary behavior—can lead to numerous adverse health conditions and outcomes, including premature death. Aging rural women are at particular
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(The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has become a hero to the right since he… ...

For people hoping to purchase homes in Frisco, one realtor said her advice is to get in now. FRISCO, Texas — When Michael Coleman II read the news that Universal… ...

Sheriff Mark Lamb joined the program to discuss his new children’s book titled “The Adventures of Seymour Clues and Mr. Mouse,” and why it is important for people with conservative… ...

Texas has handed out the biggest contract yet for its border wall project to a construction firm run by Tommy Fisher, arguably the most notorious border wall builder during the… ...

Two-hundred and eighteen votes is the magic number to elect a new Speaker of the House, and since opening day of the 118th U.S. Congress on January 3, it’d be… ...

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brittny Allred and Elvis Williams and reappointed John Elliott to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on August 31, 2027.Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brittny Allred and Elvis Williams and reappointed John Elliott to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on August 31, 2027. The Board manages retirement and other benefits for teachers and employees of the state's public schools and institutions of higher education.

Brittny Allred of Dallas is a principal of Luther King Capital Management, an investment advisory firm with approximately $22 billion in assets under management. Previously, she held positions as an equity research associate at Stephens Inc. and investment banking analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. She is active in the philanthropic community in Dallas. She received the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the CFA Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, where she previously served on the board. Allred received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin.

Elvis Williams of Fair Oaks Ranch is assistant superintendent of operations at Edgewood Independent School District, where he oversees several departments within the school's operations division including transportation, inventory and warehousing, planning and construction, technology, athletics, and child nutrition services. He has previously held administration positions at Dallas ISD, Del Valle ISD, and Huntsville ISD. Williams volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters and with various committees of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He received a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi Valley State University, a Master of Education from Dallas Baptist University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education at The University of Texas at Austin.

John Elliott of Austin is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney specializing in commercial real estate and has practiced in Austin since 1987. Elliott was raised in Sonora, where his mother, Peggy, was a life-long high school and middle school teacher with the Sonora Independent School District until her retirement. Elliott received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas in Austin and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law. ...

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. What could possibly be the downside of AI reporters and robotic lawyers?! The… ...

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Remember the good ol’ days when bakers who refused to bake wedding… ...

At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters about several legislative issues that will be decided this year. ...

Arsenic contamination is a significant threat to human health in many parts of the world. Exposure to high levels of arsenic has been associated with a range of health problems such as diabetes, cognitive dysfunction, and certain types of cancer. In addition, arsenic exposure during pregnancy can cause miscarriages, reduced fetal growth and greater risk
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The act, signed on Jan. 5, essentially re-establishes programs and funding put in place by the initial Abolish Human Trafficking Act. DALLAS — Just days after the start of the… ...

I previously speculated, if we were to believe what Joe Biden said about the classified documents found at his office at the Penn Biden Center-he had no idea how they… ...

Addiction is a debilitating brain disease that results in a physical and psychological dependence on a substance or behavior. The prolonged use of alcohol can result in an addiction—known as alcohol use disorder—that affects 14.1 million adults in the United States. Although a variety of psychological, genetic and behavioral factors can cause dependence on alcohol,
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The president’s doctor says exams showed a lesion over Jill Biden’s left eye and one newly discovered on her chest were both confirmed to be basal cell carcinoma. WASHINGTON —… ...

We reported earlier about how Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) had gone all in on the instantaneous gas stove hate and was suddenly trying to spout the “science” to justify the… ...

(The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.) For several hours on Wednesday, all domestic flights in the US were canceled.… ...

We reported on the fireworks when Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on Joy Reid’s show. Among the things that they spoke about was that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has… ...

You knew this was coming. When the initial report was released on Monday revealing that Joe Biden had illegally taken and kept classified documents following his vice presidential stint, many… ...

Is your infant transgender? If so, you may want to consult a Harvard-trained physician. The school is offering a course called “Caring for Patients with Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities,… ...

You likely know who Ke Huy Quan is. Even if you don’t remember it, you likely saw his most well-known role, as “Short Round” in “Indiana Jones and the Temple… ...

In the 2023 legislative session that convened Tuesday, 70% of lawmakers are men. More than half of the Senate and House members are white, and nearly half are white men. ...

The department's helpline is less than a year old. But advocates hope state lawmakers fully fund it as farmers and ranchers continue to face hard economic times and isolation. ...

Police say Robert Rheams, 51, broke into the woman’s trailer while she and her two young kids were asleep. TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — Yellow police tape was still outside Marquita… ...

The Biden administration can’t be bothered to fix the border or do anything to curb inflation. We saw Joe Biden pay lip service to the border with a dog and… ...