2024 GOP candidates race to meet donor and polling thresholds to make August debate stage

Donald Trump hasn’t yet committed to the first Republican presidential primary debate in August – but…

Legal experts in Texas weigh in on SCOTUS

What message does this send to businesses in Texas?  

What to know about Texas Gov. Abbott’s floating buoy barrier along Rio Grande

Is Gov. Greg Abbott’s buoy barrier legal? U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar asks U.S. DOJ, Department of…

Mexico files complaint over Texas border control efforts in Rio Grande

Mexican officials have lodged an official complaint with the United States government over an effort by…

Mexico files complaint accusing Texas of breaking boundary laws with floating barriers

Mexican officials filed a letter to the U.S. government Friday with complaints that the floating barriers…

WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy Says Pervasive Censorship, Suppression of COVID Truth, Election Interference Caused January 6 Protest

Like most of the 2024 Republican presidential candidates, Vivek Ramaswamy was interviewed by Tucker Carlson Friday…

Feel-Good Friday: High School Sweethearts Rekindle Romance After 63 Years

One of my favorite quotes, which is often attributed to George Eliot says, “It is never…

Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck Discuss Stopping the Deep State, Laugh at Asa Hutchinson

The Family Leadership Summit in Iowa was an interesting test for the Republican presidential candidates who…

Shots Fired: Brave Michigan Gun Owner Stops Robbery in Its Tracks

Here’s another story about a good guy with a gun defending himself and others. This time,…

CA State Senator Henry Stern Hates Conservatives More Than He Values Protecting Children

While the days of Democrats and Republicans in any given legislative body fighting each other like…

RedState Weekly Briefing: Terrorized Toddlers, Death Star-Afflicted Beer, and Manchin’s Revenge

Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…

Fox Reportedly Boots Remaining Tucker Carlson Staff, but He’s Planning to Get the Last Laugh

I don’t know what Fox is thinking, considering how they have treated Tucker Carlson and his…

Journalists Whine and Moan, but They Just Can’t Quit Twitter

With the recent launch of Meta’s latest social media platform, Threads, we are once again being…

Texas House Speaker: Property tax deal was ‘give and take’

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The end of an impasse between the state’s top Republican leaders on a…

Texas Department of Public Safety says it will keep patrolling despite Austin suspending partnership

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced Wednesday that he has suspended the City’s…

Texas has ‘set the foundation’ for future border security: Lt. Christopher Olivarez

Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Christopher Olivarez discusses the state’s latest attempt to secure the…

A TikTok challenge continues to contribute to car thefts nationwide, including in North Texas

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Man arrested, charged for murder of sister’s boyfriend at North Texas grocery store, police say

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Diverse crew of referee officials working games across North Texas this coming football season

The next generation of officials is desperately needed as numbers continue to dwindle. DALLAS — It’s…

Teen carjacker who shot woman in the face at Alamo Quarry Market sentenced to 45 years

San Antonio – A teenage carjacker was handed a prison sentence Friday that will last into…

Free program helps low-income residents keep cool, save on energy bills

SAN ANTONIO – Despite have an air conditioner, fans and blinds, Adolph Zimmerman used to live…

Teen found safe after being reported missing in southwest Bexar County

SAN ANTONIO – Update: Benjamin Mancoso, 15, has been found safe, according to the Bexar County…

New Braunfels Police Department warning residents of active phone scam

NEW BRAUNFELS – Scam callers are spoofing the New Braunfels Police Department’s non-emergency number and targeting…

Traumatic homicide leaves San Antonio family pleading for closure

SAN ANTONIO – Mary De Luna remembers seeing the news of the first murder in 2019…

New Braunfels YMCA closes its doors, residents looking for answers

Friday marked the closing of the New Braunfels Family YMCA. The decision left many in the…

Texas Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples, Cites Supreme Court Decision

She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to…

Mexico files border boundaries complaint over Texas’ floating barrier plan on Rio Grande

Mexico’s top diplomat says her country has sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. government expressing…

Latino families of trans minors fear new laws limiting medical treatment

In Texas, a law now bans medical professionals from prescribing drugs to block puberty, hormonal therapies…

Texas takes on Biden’s border disaster

Dan Patrick: Are the media and Biden admin colluding to keep our borders open?  

Tucker Interview of Mike Pence in Iowa Is a Train Wreck on Ukraine and Jan. 6

As we reported earlier, Tucker Carlson is the interviewer at the Family Leadership Summit forum in…

Rhode Island Passes Insane Law Punishing Freelancers and Contractors

Well, here’s another crappy law designed to punish people for not working “traditional” jobs. Rhode Island…

Unbelievable: Children’s Hospital Pays Employee to Perform Drag Show in Front of Kids

Folks on the hard left keep trying to convince the American public that they are not…

To Reinforce His Woke Education Agenda, Gavin Newsom Tries to Make An Example of Temecula Valley USD Board President Joseph Komrosky

Despite what is reflected in legacy media, California still has many bastions of red, where conservatism…

Three Great Movies That Couldn’t Be Made Today

A lot of our favorite movies from recent history (let’s say, the Seventies, Eighties, and Nineties)…

The Ongoing Push to Convince You to Ruin Your Marriage Is Now in Overdrive

Back in 2015, I came across one of the saddest articles I’d ever seen. It was…

Interview With Tucker and Tim Scott at Iowa Summit Ends up a Mixed Bag

The Iowa Family Leadership Summit is happening now and through the weekend, and one of the…

Newsmax Host Nearly Loses It in Coverage of Biden Nibbling Frightened Young Girl

Joe Biden had a lot of embarrassing moments during his trip to Europe that included the…

Nikki Haley Explains Why the Story Doesn’t Wash About That WH Cocaine in Tucker Interview

We’ve seen a lot of intriguing interviews out of the Family Leadership Summit during which Tucker…

Lack of Evidence for Mental Health Benefits of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors, Say Medical Experts

Ever since the backlash against transgender ideology being pushed in schools occurred, progressives have been trying…

Record warm Gulf of Mexico partially responsible for Texas heat wave

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is baking in its second-hottest July on record, due in part…

Central Texas cities issue water restrictions

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Various cities and water suppliers implemented water restrictions, which would prohibit either indoor…

Fort Worth schools will remove these three books from library shelves. Here’s why.

One book was the most commonly banned title last year.  

A&M faculty leaders decry “appearance of outside influence” in botche…

The university announced the hiring of Kathleen McElroy, a Black former New York Times journalist, but…

Texas installing new barrier in Rio Grande to stop border crossings

 

Operation Lone Star Boosts Border Response With New Marine Barriers

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Wildfire Response Resources To Llano County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to…

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Extension For Major Disaster Declaration Deadline For June Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday sent a letter requesting an extension of the deadline to submit a…

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Celebrate Texas’ Historic Partnership With France

First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday visited the historic Texas…

Texas Wastes Renewable Energy During June Heatwave

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate,…

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VIDEO: Texas officers help free dog stuck under a shed

Roxie, the 95-pound rottweiler, was stuck under a shed after chasing a possum. Then, a few…

Eye on Politics: A deal on property tax relief at the Texas Capitol

 

Mexico files border boundaries complaint over Texas’ floating barrier plan on Rio Grande

Mexico’s top diplomat says her country has sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. government expressing…

Bryan-College Station speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 14, 2023

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Bryan-College Station Eagle.  

Benefit Comedy Show at Pharr Community Theater, July 29th

All proceeds of ticket sales go to Austin Vidales.  

Edinburg PD Issues SCAM ALERT

They have received reports of individuals receiving calls from scammers posing as EPD officials and requesting…

McAllen Residents Asked to Avoid Gas Leak on 2nd and Fern

The McAllen Fire Department has reported that there is a gas leak in the area of…

Evangelical Christian voters in Iowa love Trump. Can another Republican win them over?

At the Family Leader summit in Des Moines, GOP presidential hopefuls will try to convince Iowa’s…

The Dangerous Scheme, Accelerating Towards World War Three

The possibility of a third world war is a threat that looms large in this volatile…

Laredo College, area ISDs receive $2.4M in funding

Laredo College Continuing Education Department Director Brenda Martinez said the funding will be used to purchase…

TOROS Face El Paso in 1st Copa Matchup of the Season, July 15th

This will be the first meeting of 2023 between the sides, as well as RGV FC’s…

Hiking in the heat: Safety tips from a wilderness medicine expert

San Antonio – The summer can be convenient for families looking to hike and camp, but…

Scarab suit worn in DC Comics’ ‘Blue Beetle’ movie on display at Santikos Casa Blanca this month

SAN ANTONIO – The Scarab costume from the upcoming DC Comics superhero film, “Blue Beetle” is…

Weekend Traffic Alert: Portions of Loop 1604 to be closed in both directions on North Side

SAN ANTONIO – If you’re out and about this weekend, beware of a huge road closure…

Project MEND provides cost-saving medical equipment to Texans in need

SAN ANTONIO – July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate people of all abilities…

Fire in Llano County spreads to 600 acres; Gov. Abbott deploys more resources

LLANO COUNTY, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott has sent more resources to Llano County amid the…

House faces uncertain vote on NDAA after Republicans push through amendments on social issues

 

George Santos Used Most of His Campaign Cash to Pay Himself Back

Mr. Santos spent more than half of the $150,000 he raised in the most recent quarter…

Freddy Fender’s Meteoric Rise to Stardom, July 23rd

Huerta Fender will start the presentation with a short introduction followed by a Q&A session and…

DeSantis has spent at least $15 million so far this year on immigration efforts

The money was part of a $500 million fund that the Florida Legislature approved to give…

Abortion and Ukraine votes plunge defense bill into peril

One House Democrat said he’s “not going to bail Republicans out.”  

Boosting Border Response with New Marine Barriers

Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal to…

Dallas Will Map ‘Urban Heat Islands’ to Help Residents Deal With High Temps

The city hopes to cool down the hottest spots in town with new data on where…

Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin launches campaign for Texas House of Representatives

McLaughlin is the second Republican to jump into the race to replace outgoing Democratic…  

A big hire imploded at Texas A&M. Conservatives are cheering.

Texas A&M University celebrated the hire of a former journalist to help restart the school’s journalism…

‘My record speaks for itself’ : Orange County Republican Party members vote 14-6 to censure House Speaker Dade Phelan

 

STC, Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force included in Futuro RGV Forum

South Texas College and the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force recently signed a memorandum of understanding…

Kim Moore Embraces Technological Renaissance At STC

Over the next seven years, his initial role as a project training specialist for the college…

Eagle Pass business owner sues state of Texas over buoy installation in Rio Grande

 

From bad to worse: As anti-trans legislation skyrockets and elections loom, what lies ahead?

Judging by the far right’s record-breaking momentum of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in 2023’s legislative session, it’s…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Apprehends Criminal Gang Member

Hernandez-Hernandez will be held pending processing for felony Re-Entry.  

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Showcase Texas at British Parliament

After attending the Prime Minister’s Questions at the House of Parliament, the First Lady, Secretary Nelson,…

Job Creators Applaud Passage of $18 Billion in Property Tax Relief

In a statement, Spilman also called on lawmakers to cut the inventory tax, a complicated, time-consuming,…

Freedom Caucus leaders signal support for defense bill

Leaders of the conservative House Freedom Caucus indicated Friday that they’ll support an annual defense budget…

Texas putting in place floating border wall

Former acting ICE director Tom Homan applauds Gov. Abbott for putting in place a floating border…

McCarthy Unloads on ‘Biden, Inc.’ After Cocaine Report, ‘Treated Different Than Every Other American Family’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reacted Thursday evening to the Secret Service report regarding the cocaine that…

Geraldo Rivera Takes to ‘The View’ to Whine About Fox Firing, Vows to Never Forgive Trump or Tucker for Jan. 6

I hesitated to cover this story because I knew a few faithful RedStaters would comment, “Who…

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Is a Pyrrhic Victory

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 suspended the debt limit and imposed new statutory caps on…

Moore to the Point

Like X-Files agent Fox Mulder, I want to believe. I want to believe that the majority…

Iconic Cosmetics Brand Taps Beautifully-Bearded Model to Sell You Lipstick

It’s a new day in the world of women’s spaces — including their faces’ spaces. Just…

New Emails Finally Reveal What Hunter Biden Was Doing for Burisma Founder, as More Dots Start to Connect

In one of the more interesting releases from Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop, new emails are finally…

Putin’s War, Week 72. Ukraine Misses NATO Membership but Still Wins and Ground Combat Gains Velocity

This past week most of the story in Putin’s War was political. The NATO Summit in…

The Failures of Bidenomics: A Look at President Biden’s Economic Policies

President Joe Biden came into office promising to revive the economy and deliver economic prosperity to…

First Amendment group sues Texas Governor and others over the state’s TikTok ban on official devices

NEW YORK (AP) — A First Amendment group sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott and others on…

Families and doctors sue Texas over its new ban on transgender care for minors

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of Texas families and doctors have filed a lawsuit in…

Austin nonprofit employs refugees, helps them become part of Central Texas community

AUSTIN (KXAN) – In the last 10 years, the U.S. has welcomed over 450,000 refugees, and…

Texas Sued To Prevent Its Gender Care Ban For Minors Taking Effect

Five families of transgender youth in Texas, plus 3 health care workers, are suing the state…

Texas lawmakers say Abbott’s buoy barrier system is dangerous, might violate international law

A group of Texas Democrats is urging the White House to look into Gov. Greg Abbott’s…

Problems Continue Even With Ransomware Attack Restoration Nearly Complete

Although the city says its ‘97% restored’ after the cyber attack, court cases, permitting and more…

DeSantis campaign urges patience for breakout moment with eye toward first debate

Facing a long summer of running from behind former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…

Iowa’s restrictive abortion measure faces legal challenge

Judge on Friday will consider request to postpone the ban.  

Americans pessimistic about democracy in the U.S., poll finds

53% say Congress is doing a bad job.  

First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Showcase Texas At British Parliament

First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday attended the Prime Minister's…

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Historic Property Tax Cuts

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's passage of historic property tax…

Transgender debates in Texas, the court and the classroom

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North Texas man who ‘idolized’ mass shooters pleads guilty to possessing homemade bomb, officials say

The FBI had received a tip in March 2023 that Noah Robert Calderon, 22, detonated a…

This African refugee battled terrible tooth decay as a child. Now, he’s a Texas A&M College of Dentistry graduate

“I couldn’t enjoy my childhood like the other kids,” Shim Eliya said. DALLAS — When Shim…

House GOP’s Coalition Outreach Invigorated by Humor, Hot Sauce

The regular emails from Hailey Borden and Jason Rogers to lobbyists and conservative activists offer a…

Republican presidential candidates vie for the influential evangelical Christian vote

Evangelical Christians make up an oversized share of the Republican vote in Iowa. One prominent leader…

What we know about the company supplying Gov. Abbott’s buoys in the Rio Grande

The buoys are made by a South African company that previously showed off the floating…  

Man arrested for sexually assaulting three children over several years, Sheriff Salazar says

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man is behind bars after he committed multiple child sex…

SA family feels let down by prosecutors after 2017 manslaughter case moves to new court

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio family whose loved one was killed by a wrong-way driver…

Community members, leaders push for plans to address gun violence at town hall

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Gun Safety Coalition Trustee Erika Salazar said she’s tired of just…

Center for Healing and Hope of South Texas celebrates opening of new annex building

SAN ANTONIO – The Center for Healing and Hope of South Texas opened its doors in…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Roaches, dirty conditions earn North Side cafe low health score

SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio restaurants with a history of lower scores found themselves with…

Ted Cruz offers bill that would bar federal agencies from using controversial term Latinx

“Latinx” emerged about two decades ago as a gender-neutral alternative to “Latino” and “Latina.”  

Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Extreme heat and migrant deaths, Texas “bouy wall,” June migration

With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the…

Republican presidential candidates vie for the influential evangelical Christian vote

Evangelical Christians make up an oversized share of the Republican vote in Iowa. One prominent leader…

Republican presidential candidates vie for the influential evangelical Christian vote

Evangelical Christians make up an oversized share of the Republican vote in Iowa. One prominent leader…

Joe Manchin, Missed Messages, and 2024

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is preparing to speak at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire,…