John Fetterman’s Campaign Gets a Little Weirder

To this point, John Fetterman has run one of the weirdest, most immature campaigns I’ve ever…

California’s AB 5 Is a Sleeping Socialist Threat in Neighboring Nevada

If you check my RedState bio you will find this: “Brittany was strong and early opposition…

Disturbing New Report Reveals Depths of Shover in Chief Jill Biden’s Control Over Joe, His Handlers

That Jill Biden frequently plays director and shover in chief for supposed leader of the free…

Man assaulted woman with bat after starting fight at convenience store, San Antonio police say

SAN ANTONIO – A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman with a bat…

’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson on trial on 3 rape charges

Masterson is charged with raping the women between 2001 and 2003 in his home, which functioned…

Gov. Greg Abbott says state should fund distribution of medication that can reverse opioid overdose

While not detailing how the distribution might be funded, Abbott said the medication should be distributed…

Selma Blair leaves ‘Dancing with the Stars’ over health concerns

Blair was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018. LOS ANGELES — After five weeks of…

No, political candidates are not guaranteed equal amounts of TV ad time

The law only says candidates must have equal opportunity to get the same amount of TV…

Elon Musk Withdraws Request for Pentagon Funding of Starlink in Ukraine

Elon Musk announced he has withdrawn a request that his Starlink satellite Internet system’s Ukrainian placement,…

New Top Poll Ranks Net Favorability of Major Politicians, Raises Serious Questions About 2024

With less than 30 days remaining until the 2022 midterms, the 2024 presidential election looms ever…

New 6-acre Texas surf lagoon will create up to 1,000 waves an hour

HOUSTON – HTX Surf is a new man-made surf lagoon that will be making waves in…

Worry grows for Iran athlete who competed without her hijab

Farsi-language media outside of Iran warned she may have been forced to leave early by Iranian…

3 new millionaires as Powerball jackpot jumps to $508 million

Powerball’s winless streak continues, sending Wednesday’s jackpot above the $500 million mark. WASHINGTON — Powerball’s next…

NYC restaurant bans, unbans comedian James Corden

The final strike involved an all-yolk omelet that had “a little bit of egg white” mixed…

Husband came home to bloody scene day his wife, son were reported missing from Humble, documents say

Tyler Roenz was found in Nebraska Friday after a police chase. His mother’s body was found…

The 15 largest cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex all budgeted more money for police this year

From Dallas to Allen, cities across North Texas are increasing their budgets for additional police presence.…

Putin’s War, Week 33. Mobilization Muddle, a New Era in Air-to-Air Combat Begins, and Another Lull Before a Storm

As we contemplate Day 235 of Vladimir Putin’s triumphant prance towards Kiev, the ground war has…

GOP Files Suit Against Pennsylvania in Ballot Legality Brouhaha

The Republican National Committee, along with assorted other Republican politicos and citizens, have filed suit against…

K-pop stars in BTS to serve in South Korea’s military

According to their label, BTS won’t perform another concert as a group until they all finish…

Missy Elliott celebrated in Virginia hometown with newly named street, key to the city

The five-time Grammy award-winning artist returned home to the high school she originally graduated from in…

A 19-year-old dog was surrendered at a Dallas shelter. These best friends took her in

Annie, a black lab who is now more silver and white, is currently living out a…

No $480M Powerball winners, next jackpot shoots up to $508 million

Powerball’s winless streak continues, sending Wednesday’s jackpot above the $500 million mark. WASHINGTON — Powerball’s next…

Winter is coming: Ukrainians dig in for brutal season ahead

As temperatures drop below freezing in eastern Ukraine, those who haven’t fled are now on the…

Woman called daughter ‘evil’ as she cut her throat, suffocated her at Tomball-area park, documents say

Melissa Towne, 37, brought her unresponsive daughter to the hospital with a bag around her head…

‘They’d have killed my John’ Dallas man hospitalized after dog attack

“When I unwrapped his wounds, I cried. Because it literally took a hunk of meat out…

Kanye West Set to Buy Parler

Another day, another Kanye. Kanye West (now known as ‘Ye’), has been making a lot of…

Jake Tapper Spreads a Bunch of Nonsense About Kari Lake

CNN’s CEO Chris Licht has reportedly been trying to remake the network back into the news…

CNN ‘Reporter’ Delivers Incredible Spin on Report of Biden Spending so Much Time in Delaware

Though we’ve seen some evidence here and there of positive change at CNN, head honcho Chris…

Herschel Walker Drops a Banger Response When Asked About Biden’s Policies

Herschel Walker seems to be back in the game for Georgia’s senate seat after a series…

Watch: Raphael Warnock Steps on a Rake When Asked Why He Should Be Given ‘Another Chance’

About a month ago, President Biden caused quite a panic among The Usual Suspects and surprised…

Ghislaine Maxwell Speaks, Feels ‘So Bad’ for Prince Andrew, Talks of Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Bill Clinton

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is speaking out from jail in an interview with the Daily…

Paging the FBI: You Might Want to Check This Info on Hunter Biden

We’ve reported previously about the $3.5 million that the firm, Rosemont Seneca Thornton, got from Yelena…

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…

J.D. Vance Shows How It’s Done Against Tim Ryan in Heated Second Ohio Senate Debate

A week ago, Ohio Senate nominees J.D. Vance (R) and Rep. Tim Ryan (D) sparred in…

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…

Police, Crime Stoppers seek clues, suspect in West Side cold case

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are still searching for the person who killed 37-year-old Angelo…

LISD October board meeting: Five things that happened

Longview ISD held its regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting for October on Monday night in…

2022 has been dry. Really dry. And these numbers tell the story.

It finally rained! Even so, the drought we’re in is one of the worst we’ve seen…

‘We Win in 2022 and the World Changes’

A few days after announcing a record-breaking fundraising haul of nearly $30 million in the first…

Beto Hits the Road for the Last Leg of His Tour

After a brief hiatus to treat a bacterial infection, the Democratic nominee for governor, Beto O’Rourke,…

I Was Fired for Asking Students to Wear Masks

I never imagined my college would fire me for mentioning facts in a classroom. When the…

Loon Star State: The Rights Exterminator

Skip to content Ben Sargent / The Texas Observer Red more from the Observer: Civil Rights…

Parents Could Have the Decisive Vote in November

Between school lockdowns, mandates, and indoctrination, parents are fed up. But, they will have their voices…

Activists want marijuana & abortion decriminalization on May 2023 ballot

San Antonio – An activist group focused on police reform wants city voters’ help to eliminate…

Uvalde victim’s uncle pens opinion piece against UCISD superintendent’s leadership

UVALDE – It’s been one week since the Uvalde CISD school board accepted superintendent Dr. Hal…

Crews to start construction on North St. Mary’s Street police substation in December

SAN ANTONIO – District 1 residents got a final look at the future North St. Mary’s…

Mother shot by daughter’s ex-boyfriend unaware of suspect’s criminal history

SAN ANTONIO – A man was arrested after shooting his ex-girlfriend’s mother and tying up a…

What is Doppler radar and how does it work? KSAT Explains

SAN ANTONIO – Despite being in a drought, meteorologists and weather experts in South Texas still…

Cook Children’s is at max capacity due to early spike in RSV cases

RSV cases spiked in August this year, according to Cook Children’s. The hospital system’s emergency room…

More Trouble for Warnock as New Info Drops in Eviction Scandal

During the debate last week, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) denied that his church, the Ebenezer Baptist…

White House Left Stammering After Peter Doocy Presses on Inflation

As of this writing, we are only three weeks out from the 2022 mid-terms, and you…

Man shot, killed at East Side apartment complex, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A 24-year-old man is dead after being shot in the head on the…

Owner headed to court after SA boarding home racks up more than 50 violations

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio doctor is scheduled to make a plea appearance in Municipal…

High court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship

The court passed up an invitation to overturn a series of decisions dating back to 1901…

CORRECTION: Apollo Astronaut James McDivitt Dies at Age 93

Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV mission and flew around the…

San Antonio surpasses goal to get hundreds of homeless people off streets

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio became the first community in the U.S. to surpass a nationwide…

San Antonio medical students learn to identify patients experiencing domestic violence

SAN ANTONIO – Health care workers are on the frontline when it comes to recognizing domestic…

Latinos’ leading cause of death now cancer, UT Health San Antonio researcher says

SAN ANTONIO – The leading cause of death among Latinos is now cancer, according to Dr.…

More than $200K confiscated during surprise raid at North Texas poker lounge

Investigators accuse the poker club owner of illegal fees paid to employees at Watauga Social Lounge.…

UN considers support for Haiti as government issues ‘distress call’

Haiti has been gripped by inflation, causing rising food and fuel prices, and exacerbating protests that…

Apollo Astronaut James McDivitt Dies at Age 93

Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV mission and flew around the…

Governor Abbott Launches “One Pill Kills” Statewide Campaign

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the State of Texas' coordinated "One Pill Kills"…

Why could infidelity be contagious?

New research suggests the more we hear about infidelity the more willing we are to cheat.…

Tribute to Yu-Gi-Oh Creator Who Drowned While Trying to Save Child, Mom And U.S. Soldier: ‘He’s A Hero’

It became known recently that a Japanese anime icon risked all his fame and fortune to…

Trial date finally set for Andre McDonald

SAN ANTONIO – The man accused of killing his wife and burning her body will finally…

Collagen supplements are trendy, but it is just hype?

SAN ANTONIO – People spend big money on collagen supplements to help turn back the clock…

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Launches to International Space Station

The crew members assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission are in orbit following their launch to…

NASA Invites Media to Learn About Inflatable Heat Shield Demo

NASA and United Launch Alliance (ULA) will host a media briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at…

NASA to Provide Update on DART, World’s First Planetary Defense Test

NASA will host a media briefing at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 11, to discuss the…

NASA Confirms DART Mission Impact Changed Asteroid’s Motion in Space

Analysis of data obtained over the past two weeks by NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)…

El impacto de DART cambi? el movimiento de un asteroide en el espacio

El an?lisis de los datos obtenidos en las ?ltimas dos semanas por el equipo de investigaci?n…

NASA TV to Air Crew Activities as Astronauts Prepare, Return to Earth

NASA will provide live coverage of the upcoming return activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission…

NASA Awards Contracts to Assess Near-Space Communications Capabilities

NASA has selected two companies – Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) USA of Denver and SpaceLink Corporation…

NASA Awards Contract for Facilities Operations, Maintenance Service

NASA has selected TBP & JJ Worldwide Services of Leesburg, Virginia, to provide facilities operations and…

NASA Invites Media to Launch of Water-Monitoring Satellite

Media accreditation is now open for the upcoming launch of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography…

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Astronauts Safely Splash Down in Atlantic

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts aboard the Dragon spacecraft safely splashed down Friday off the coast of…

Kinzinger Unravels In Bizarre, Embarrassing Rant After Critic Hits Close to the Mark

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (D-IL) was off and running with wild posts on Twitter again on Sunday…

Ron DeSantis Draws a Crowd In Blue County for His First Campaign Stop Since Hurricane Ian

On his first day returning to the trail Florida’s Governor attracted an impressive number in enemy…

In Defense of Anime: Matt Walsh’s Take on the Medium Is Way Off

It’s undeniable that the Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh is an effective presence in the culture war.…

John Fetterman’s Wife Is Taking Over the Campaign, and It’s Not Good

Gisele Fetterman was fairly quiet behind the scenes of her husband’s campaign for U.S. Senate. While…

Bexar County Criminal District Court judges appoints attorney to new associate judge position

BEXAR COUNTY – Bexar County Criminal District Court judges have appointed attorney Miguel Najera to fill…

4-year-old girl dies after being struck by car outside home, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A 4-year-old girl died after she was hit by a car on the…

House panel: Trump’s bills to Secret Service ‘exorbitant’

The House Oversight Committee said the Secret Service was charged more than $800 per night at…

North Texas counties prepare poll workers for early voting

Monday marks exactly one week away from the start of early voting. DALLAS COUNTY, Texas —…

Dallas City councilors give update on the Coyote Management Plan months after 2-year-old was attacked

Since June, city officials said the coyote management plan’s hotline received more than 800 calls for…

U.S. will begin turning many Venezuelan migrants back to Mexico

The Biden administration is also creating a pathway to allow "qualified" Venezuelans into the country. Venezuelans…

“An inverse tsunami”: How inflation and drought are making it harder to feed West Texans in need

Food banks across Texas are now struggling to keep up with growing demand even more than…

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…

Ruling in fluoride election lawsuit marks latest defeat for prominent Texas vote-fraud activist

Laura Pressley helped allies in Gillespie County challenge the results of a 2019 referendum over fluoride…

Beto O’Rourke catches Gov. Greg Abbott in cash on hand as race hits homestretch

The Democratic challenger ended the latest fundraising period, July 1 through Sept. 29, with slightly more…

Veterans Day at Hemisfair returns for second annual event

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Veterans Day at Hemisfair is gearing up for its second annual…

Man who killed teen in 2017 distracted driving crash pleads guilty to manslaughter

SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of killing a teenager in a 2017 distracted driving crash…

10-year-old dragged from Connecticut backyard by black bear

“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the…

‘It’s easy, it’s fast’: Millions applied for student loan relief during early beta launch

The Department of Education began accepting applications on Friday for student loan forgiveness through a “beta…

Yes, some federal student loan borrowers will need to apply for debt forgiveness

Some federal student loan borrowers will need to fill out a “simple application” for debt forgiveness…

Interstate 10 reopens on Northwest Side after 6-vehicle crash

SAN ANTONIO – A portion of Interstate 10 on the Northwest Side is closed due to…

USDA Formalizes Big Game Conservation Partnership with State of Wyoming

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of Wyoming…

Remains found in Oklahoma river belong to 4 missing men

The police chief said that the official cause of death was pending but that all four…

Kanye West agrees to buy Parler

The rapper was recently locked out of his Twitter and Instagram accounts over antisemitic posts the…

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Selma As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Selma, having completed the multi-step certification process,…

Eggo partners with Tennessee distillery for its first-ever Eggo Nog liqueur

Move over pumpkin spice latte, there’s a new drink in town. Renowned frozen breakfast company Eggo…

Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse to host annual Howl-O-Ween festival on Saturday

SAN ANTONIO – If you are looking for an event to show off your pups’ Halloween…

Cold front triggers beneficial rains, brings more seasonal temperatures

It was not much rain, but for residents of South Texas and the Hill Country, Monday…

Justice Dept. says Steve Bannon should get 6-month sentence

Bannon is set to be sentenced Friday on two counts of contempt of Congress. WASHINGTON —…

Ezra Miller pleads not guilty to liquor theft, faces heavy sentence

The charges are part of a string of arrests and reports of erratic behavior stretching from…

More Physical Activity, Less Screen Time Linked to Better Executive Function in Toddlers

A new study found that 24-month-old children who spent less than 60 minutes looking at screens…

As midterm elections near, Republicans try to make gains with Latinos in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

Guadalupe Rodriguez runs a boutique in downtown McAllen. On a recent Thursday morning, a few customers…

Former NASA astronaut Jim McDivitt, who led Gemini and Apollo missions, dies at 93

(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Science Astronaut…

Two School of Medicine departments change their names

Two departments within the Texas A&M School of Medicine (Molecular and Cellular Medicine and of Primary…

San Antonio Startup Week celebrates, helps provide for new generations of local businesses

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Startup Week is billed as San Antonio’s celebration of startups and…

The price of your jack-o’-lantern may be another victim of the Texas drought

Lee esta historia en Espa?ol This year’s hot, dry weather has wreaked havoc on Texas agriculture,…

Dairy Producers Can Now Enroll for 2023 Signup for Dairy Margin Coverage

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2022 - Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy…

FDA pushes to remove pregnancy drug, company pushes back

The battle over Makena is likely to draw scrutiny of the agency’s “accelerated approval” program. WASHINGTON…

Yes, over-the-counter hearing aids are now available after a 2017 law paved the way

An order from Biden gave the FDA a deadline to make hearing aids available over the…

Muertos Fest announces entertainment lineup for free October festival at Hemisfair

SAN ANTONIO – Los Lobos, a Mexican-American rock band from Los Angeles, has been announced as…

Driver who critically injured four people in 2018 bus stop crash sentenced to decades in prison

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man responsible for a 2018 crash at a bus stop…

Fall music festival at Willie Nelson’s ranch scaled back from 10 days to 3

SPICEWOOD, Texas – The fall festival set to take place at Willie Nelson’s ranch has been…

A $1.2 million Chick-fil-A is scheduled to open in Cibolo next year

CIBOLO – Chicken lovers rejoice! A $1.2 million Chick-fil-A is setting down roots just northeast of…

Trump to hold rally in South Texas two days before early voting

(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Government/Politics Jordan…

Republicans outraise Democrats in battle for South Texas congressional seats

Republicans outraised Democrats over the summer in all three congressional races in South Texas that the…