News Affecting Texans

Texas Gov. Abbott asks for investigation into Atmos over ‘unacceptable’ response during arctic blast

The Railroad Commission said it has launched an investigation into Atmos. AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has called for an investigation into Atmos Energy after many Texans dealt with… ...

How much did Southwest’s meltdown cost one Wylie family? Here’s the math.

The rebooked flight, hotel room, car rental and food costs that Southwest passengers are asked to front can add up quick — and that doesn’t account for lost luggage WYLIE,… ...

Legacy Media Took Millions From Leftist Groups to Make Dubious Climate Claims, Says Report

If you thought the constant climate change alarmism from the mainstream media looked a bit too coordinated and organized then it would appear that your suspicions were, once again, correct.… ...

Even Far-Left Activists Are Now Savaging Pete Buttigieg

Today is a special day. For the first time since the invention of the internet, I’m going to agree with far-left activist Nina Turner, who is usually stumping for minimum… ...

What Is a Woman? Elon Shows Pendulum May Be Swinging Back to Reality With Hilarious Babylon Bee Video

What is a woman? It would seem a simple thing to define. According to the Oxford Language Dictionary, a woman is a female adult human being. Yet we’ve seen this… ...

Joe Biden’s Words Come Back to Bite Him as U.S. Ramps up Travel Restrictions on China

Just a few days shy of the start of 2023, health officials in the Biden administration have announced that effective January 5th, new restrictions will be put in place on… ...

Triplets Reunite With Garbage Truck Driver–Their Childhood Hero—4 Years After Adorable Story Went Viral

Some Florida kids got to see their favorite garbage man again after a four year absence when city officials saw an old video of them all playing together. For years Tony Parker from the City of Orlando garbage collection would arrive in front of the Wierenicz household and there’d be three tawny-haired youngsters waiting for
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Baby Galápagos Pink Iguanas Seen for the First Time Ever—Offering So Much Hope to Scientists

For the first time since the species was discovered, baby Galápagos pink iguanas have been seen in the wilds of those majestic islands. First described in 2009, the species was immediately recognized as facing a serious risk of extinction. Only between 200-300 iguanas are thought to exist on Wolf Volcano on Isabella Island. But after
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WATCH: Tulsi Gabbard Goes to Town on George Santos in Brutal Interview

Tulsi Gabbard was subbing for Tucker Carlson on Tuesday night and she had on Rep.-Elect George Santos (R-NY). She went to town on him in the interview about the lies… ...

If Rep.-Elect Santos Should Resign Over Lies, Why Is Serial Liar Joe Biden Still in Office?

Okay, I can answer the headline question in two words: Democrat hypocrisy. Now, let’s get to the mindblowing specifics of pathological liar Joe Biden for a bit of comparison with… ...

The anti-McCarthy faction teases a shadow speaker

Rep. Bob Good (R-Va. 5th District) details his strategy for the next potential House speaker. It's not Kevin McCarthy. ...

5 U.S. States Are Repaving Roads With Unrecyclable Plastic Waste–And Results Are Impressive

Headache-inducing plastic waste such as printer cartridges and plastic bags are being turned into aggregate material for asphalt road mixtures around the country. Plastic roads have built up a head of scientific steam recently, with scientists and regulators seeing roads as a decent place to reutilize plastic that is difficult to recycle in a cost-effective
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All 10 People Feared Missing in Alpine Avalanche Found Alive After Scary Viral Video—WATCH

While many were enjoying their Christmas holiday, 10 skiers in Austria were feared dead after a video went viral of an avalanche overtaking them on the slopes. News came out the following day however that all 10 are alive and well. The Austrian Press Agency reported that 4 of the skiers were injured, one seriously
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Burial Cave Dedicated to Midwife of Jesus Reveals Treasures; Soon to Open to Public

Recent excavations in Israel will soon open to the public a tomb that’s venerated as the resting place of Jesus’s midwife, Salome. Found in 1982 by antiquities robbers, excavations have always been ongoing, but recent breakthroughs have proved the site to be far more grandiose than previously expected, and much of the tomb will soon
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Dog Abandoned at Airport for Months Finds New Home With United Pilot

Polaris the black shepherd dog had 30 people lining up to sign adoption papers and give him a new home after he was left at San Francisco International Airport. The airline industry has had one of the most disrupted years on record, and customer service departments have been pushed to the absolute limits. But when
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Your Happy Holidays Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: How All of Creation Is Conspiring To Shower You with Blessings. (A free
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Work Set to Begin on Asteroid Hunting Observatory—NASA’s New Mission to Protect Earth from Disaster

A new space-based surveyor that will help catalog millions of near-Earth objects is now ready for budgeting and building after passing a rigorous technical review. This year NASA completed its first-ever mission organized entirely for the purpose of planetary defense, when the DART probe slammed into an asteroid to see if it could be redirected
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Watch Lucky Little Boy Delight in Playing in Snow for the First Time During US Trip

This little boy was overcome with excitement after being able to play in the snow for the very first time. Dominic laughs with excitement in the video posted by his parents—running and discovering all the joys of a thin layer of snow on grass and sidewalk. Dominic and his parents Candice and Fidel were visiting
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7 in 10 Americans Love to Hunt for the Perfect Holiday Gift

Half of Americans anticipated that it would be “harder than ever” to find the perfect gifts for people in their lives this holiday season. A new poll of 2,000 US adults found 65% compare looking for the right gifts to hunting for treasure. 71% said it’s exciting to hunt for the right gifts, with 52%
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Americas’ Oldest Spear Points Discovered in Idaho Look Like Ones From Japan 16,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists have uncovered weapon points that are thousands of years older than any others previously found in the Americas. Researchers from Oregon State University have dated the “projectile points” discovered in Idaho to around 16,000 years ago. Rather than outfitting arrows or spears, they were likely attached to darts, which were “deadly” hunting weapons, despite
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Ottawa Nurse Wins $100,000 Cash From Radio Station–Watch Her Thrilling Reaction

A radio station in Canada surprised a nurse with the best holiday gift of her life. The young mother of two—with a third child on the way—heard the news through her phone while a colleague captured her reaction on video. The station in Ottawa known as Hot 89.9 chose Nicole as their Guaranteed Giveaway winner
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Christmas Spirit Enfolds Korean Tourists During Blizzard –After They Knocked on This Guy’s Door

A group of South Korean tourists narrowly avoided a ruined vacation, with good fortune swapping it for an unforgettable experience waiting out a blizzard and cooking with a New York family. Traveling from Niagara Falls to Washington DC, a tour group of 10 South Koreans got stuck in a blizzard near Buffalo. Two of the
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Care Home Residents Surprised By Festive Penguins Bringing Christmas Cheer

Residents of a senior home got a flippin’ good surprise last week, after two charming feathered guests arrived to deliver some Christmas cheer. Seniors at the Colne View facility in Halstead, Essex, woke up to find two penguins outside. Accompanied by introductions using their adorable names, Pringle and Widget waddled through the halls, exploring the
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Top 12 Animal Stories of 2022: the Adorable, the Absurd, the Astounding

Good News Network’s top animal stories and moments from 2022 is a celebration of the majesty of our planet, the incredible four-legged or winged pals we share our homes with, and of the heroes who dedicate their lives to ensuring future generations can connect with endangered animals the way we can. Whether featuring a snapshot
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Festive Seniors Build Christmas Tree Made of LEGOs and a Fireplace With Santa’s Feet Sticking Out

A LEGO-loving couple have created a bit of festive cheer by making an entire wall, fireplace and tree from the plastic blocks in their living room. For the last 28 years Mike Addis and his wife Catherine Weightman have built amazing LEGO sculptures each Christmas. Previous creations include a 21-foot London Bridge and a 12-foot
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Fishing Skipper Saves 31 Lives After a Boat Capsizes in the English Channel

The skipper of a scallop trawler became an unlikely hero after a dinghy filled with refugees attempting to cross the English channel in wintertime broke apart. His vigilance and mariner skill saved 31 lives of men and children that night from the freezing water. It was dark and cold in early December after a cold
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Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO when he finds successor

Elon Musk tweeted that he would resign as soon as he finds “someone foolish enough to take the job.” SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans on remaining… ...

Trump to meet with Orthodox Jewish group on heels of Fuentes, Ye dinner

The former president will speak before the annual President's Conference of Torah Umesorah at his club in Miami. ...

‘Alien’ Minerals Never Found on Earth Share Their Traumatic Origin Story

In 2019, prospectors found a meteorite in Somalia while looking for opal which has now revealed three never-before-seen minerals that originated off-Earth. Since minerals are a little like recipes, their formation can inform us as to the history of their making, and these are no exception; with scientists positing that they came from the surface
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Young People Help Restore Historic Arch and Local Pride in East London

In a gangland part of London, youth are being recruited into the revitalization of historic stone buildings to keep them from getting into trouble. Queen Mary’s Hospital for the East End was built to serve some of the most deprived London boroughs, and saw its fair share of history before being demolished in 1983. What
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From Messi to Morocco: 5 Good News Stories From a Memorable World Cup

From Messi’s twilight triumph to bountiful showings of hospitality by the Qatari people, there was plenty to smile about during this year’s World Cup. As the curtain came down on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, most fans of the sport will immediately look forward to enjoying the return of the domestic leagues, which
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These Flabby Gel Robots Could Deliver Life-Saving Drugs by Inching Along Using Changes in Temperature

A “soft robot” can move its way through the human body solely by the changing of temperatures, and could be an excellent way to deliver precision doses of key medications. These “gelbots” aren’t really robots at all, but little capsules filled with a water-based gel that through expansion and contraction, pushes the tiny robot along
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Democrats Demand Investigation Into Incoming Republican Congressman They Forgot to Do Any Opposition Research On

Had New York Democrats been anything north of functional in 2022, the House might not be in Republican hands come 2023. But the momentum that Lee Zeldin picked up during… ...

Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape in Los Angeles Court

Harvey Weinstein. I cannot imagine a bigger creep. He was the reason for the “#MeToo” movement. If any good came out of that movement, it was the takedown of Harvey… ...

FBI, DHS Warn of ‘Horrific Increase’ in ‘Sextortion’ Cases Targeting Children

In this episode of The Continuing Degradation of American Society… The FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children warned on Monday of a “horrific… ...

Tim Pool Endorses Harmeet Dhillon for RNC Chair

During an appearance at Turning Point USA’s AMFEST, independent journalist Tim Pool endorsed Harmeet Dhillon in her bid to replace Ronna McDaniel as Republican National Committee chair. The endorsement came… ...

Jill Biden Inspires Laughs and Memes With Her Latest Claims About Joe

I’m beginning to think the powers that be on the left may just try to run Joe Biden again in 2024, maybe because they don’t feel that they got rejected… ...

GOP lawmakers accuse investment firms of breaking a law that prohibits divesting from oil and gas

At a senate committee hearing in Marshall, Texas Republican lawmakers accused investment firms of pulling back on fossil fuels, running afoul of a 2021 law that prohibits the state from contracting with or investing in companies that "boycott" oil, natural gas and coal companies. ...

After a Texas National Guard member died, his family got no financial payment. Lawmakers want to change that.

In April, Bishop Evans drowned after jumping into the Rio Grande to save two migrants being swept away by the current. His family members will receive no financial payment, but they would if he worked for DPS or was under federal deployment. ...

After recount, Democrat remains winner of battleground South Texas Senate seat

Republican Adam Hinojosa conceded Friday after a recount that included three counties in Senate District 27, the most competitive senate district in the state. ...

Federal health order allowing rapid removal of migrants must end Wednesday, court rules

The Biden administration attempted to end Title 42 earlier this year before a federal judge blocked the move. A different federal court has now ordered that the federal health order be lifted. ...

Residents of Tiny Town of Tampa, Kansas, Are Flown to Tampa, Florida for ‘Trip of a Lifetime’

Every one of the 105 Kansas residents in a town called Tampa were invited on a free trip to visit the sunny city with the same name in Florida—so they can experience ‘the other Tampa’. Most of the group of 95 Kansans had never been to Florida, and most of the children had never flown
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Woman Who Hated Exercise Starts Lifting Weights to Help Combat Arthritis–And is Now a Regional Gold Medalist

A woman who hated exercise took up powerlifting to help combat her arthritis and is now slaying it as a commonwealth gold medalist in the sport. She says she’s now fitter than when she was in her 20s, and has now won gold, silver, and bronze medals in weightlifting. Arthritis prevented 58-year-old Kelly Clark from
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Kevin McCarthy Is Preparing to Go on Offense Against His Own Caucus

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Kevin McCarthy is poised to become the Speaker of the House of Representatives.… ...

Off-Duty EMT Rescuer Spends Day Keeping Skier Alive After Avalanche

An EMT continued his heroic work into his day off, when during a ski trip he located a man buried by an avalanche, dug him out, and spent 8 hours by his side on the mountain waiting for search and rescue. Wild amounts of Utah snowing last week left the slopes in Neffs Canyon ripe
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The Savage Exchange That Says Everything About the Left, Courtesy of Larry Elder and Elon Musk

Since Elon Musk has taken over Twitter, it’s been a lot of fun, not only with his humor but with an amazing window into the bad behavior of the left… ...

‘Astonishing’ 1,300-Year-old Gold and Gemstone Necklace is the Richest Ever Uncovered in Britain

Archaeologists have uncovered an “astonishing” 1,300-year-old necklace in Northamptonshire, England, discovered during excavations for a housing development. Researchers from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) say the necklace is the richest of its type ever uncovered in Britain—with a staggering 30 pendants and beads made of Roman coins, gold, garnets, glass and semi-precious stones. It
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The Top 10 Most Beloved Holiday Movies Ranked in Order, and Ready to Watch This Season

Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ like a healthy dose of nostalgia—and what better way to feel the spirit of the season than watching a holiday classic. A new poll of 2,000 Americans who celebrate the festive season found it was the top tradition—with 72% choosing the tradition of watching Christmas movies, beating out decorating the tree
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Artist Makes Spectacular Sand Art Portraits That Sell for Thousands After Quitting His Engineering Job–LOOK

A man who quit his mechanical engineering job and is now earning thousands of dollars by creating stunning sand art portraits. James Sun was going through a difficult breakup in Toronto, Canada, when he began looking to make a new start that could reduce the stress. “I was heartbroken. I needed something to heal my
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RedState Weekly Briefing: Elon Upends, RNC Spends, Don Goes Kitschy, Joe Is Glitchy, Maxine Gets Twitchy

Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s most viewed stories in case you missed any of them. Grab a cup of… ...

Popular Berlin Aquarium Explodes, and PETA’s Response Reminds Us How Ridiculous They Are

On Friday, the Associated Press reported on one of those “weird news” type of stories that happen along sometimes. This time, it was about an aquarium – a popular tourist… ...

Without evidence, Gov. Greg Abbott asks whether nonprofits are helping migrants enter Texas

A Fox News story described Mexican nonprofits aiding migrants, but did not allege any improper action by U.S.-based nonprofits. ...

Texas state senator blasts Uvalde police response in congressional hearing: “It was cowardice”

Roland Gutierrez made the remarks during a hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security that was focused on bipartisan legislative solutions to gun violence. ...

Captain Tom Moore’s Family Launches Online Bulletin Board Where Strangers Share Favorite Moments of Kindness

During the first COVID-19 lockdowns in England the late army captain, 99-year-old Sir Tom Moore, attempted to raise money for NHS Charities Together by walking across his garden 100 times. Now, believing that people need more positive and hopeful news in their life, his family is following in his footsteps by launching a Christmas campaign
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Man Paralyzed from the Neck Down from Rare Disease Makes Incredible Recovery, Now Back at the Gym

A man who was paralyzed from the neck down has made an incredible recovery and is back in the gym just six months after becoming ill with a potentially deadly immune disorder. Actor Cody Hively was just 27 when he received a diagnosis for a severe form of the Guillain-Barre syndrome, a lethal condition in
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Breeding Big Cats for Pets or the Petting-Trade Will Soon Be Illegal as US Senate Passes Law

Monumental U.S. legislation sparked by the exploitation depicted in the TV series Tiger King was passed this week by the U.S. Senate to ban public contact with lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars. The Big Cat Public Safety Act, which will prohibit keeping big cat species as pets, along with the practice of ‘cub
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Photographer Snaps a Snow-capped Stirling Castle Shrouded in Mist at Sunset

A photographer captured a magical moment when he looked up and snapped the snow-capped Stirling Castle shrouded in mist at sunset. Brian Smith was leaving work on Tuesday at 4.30pm when he saw the historic Scottish castle frosted with snow. Fog and clouds parted above the building which is on a steep hill, so the
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