GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales defeats pro-gun YouTuber in Texas primary runoff

    Decision 2024 US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas fights off challenge from gun-rights activist in…

Craig Goldman wins GOP runoff in outgoing U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s dis…

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Brent Hagenbuch declares victory in GOP primary runoff for open Texas…

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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influence…

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Donald Trump handed election loss in Texas

Former President Donald Trump has suffered an election loss in Texas after his endorsed candidate fell…

Texas runoff puts Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales in middle of party feud

    Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference rising suicide rates at Border Patrol,…

Immigrant Labor Fuels Texas Economy, But GOP Leaders Don’t Get It

    Texas’ economy needs more immigrants as workers, but Republican leaders continue to fight immigration as…

Asylum-seeking families take cover after Texas National Guard fires pepper balls

    Tension flares again on river bank south of El Paso; news photographer says he, too,…

Gonzales takes early lead in GOP runoff for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District

    U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, left, and GOP primary runoff challenger Brandon Herrera, a.k.a. ‘The AK…

It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.

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The Other Border Dispute Is Over an 80-Year-Old Water Treaty

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Would Vivek Ramaswamy Make a Good VP for Trump?

   Unless something drastically changes for Donald Trump, it’s pretty much a done deal that he’s…

Roughly halfway through primary season, runoffs in Texas are testing 2 prominent Republicans

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The 2024 primary season is roughly halfway over and there have been…

Texas Republican convention ends with party control over ideology, candidates strengthened

SAN ANTONIO — Delegates on Saturday wrapped up a Texas Republican Party convention that will be…

Squatting isn’t a crime in Texas, but lawmakers say not for much longer

There are thousands of active squatting cases statewide. TEXAS, USA — It seems simple enough on…

Texas Republican convention shows ultraconservative flank still controls the party

SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Republican Party, which assembled inside the sprawling convention hall a few…

Texas’ Tony Gonzales tries to fight off YouTube personality in runoff election where “anything can happen”

Politics By May 27, 2024 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News The Texas Republican Party…

Texas and federal government clash over how to deter illegal border crossings

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Texas representative on southern border, Uvalde and gun violence

    WASHINGTON (CBS, KYMA/KECY) – Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret…

Dade Phelan gets criticized by top Republican officials at state party convention

Embattled Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan was the subject of some friendly fire at the Texas…

ABOUT-FACE: Billionaire Blackstone Group CEO Changes His Tune, Throws His Weight Behind Trump

   Like many other Wall Street CEOs, Blackstone Group CEO Steve Schwarzman distanced himself from Donald…

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs

FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott talk during on the…

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs

FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott talk during on the…

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs

FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott talk during on the…

Drought, lack of water from Mexico shrinking Rio Grande in Zapata, Texas

    Low levels at international reservoirs prompting towns along the border to adopt water restrictions by:…

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs

FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott talk during on the…

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs

FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott talk during on the…

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs

FILE – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott talk during on the…

Majority of Texans support making marijuana legal

A growing number of Texans support the legalization of marijuana, according to a statewide poll. Overall,…

Texas Republican convention approves closed primary, selects new leader

SAN ANTONIO – Texas Republicans chose a new leader Friday and approved policies designed to reshape…

Drought, lack of water from Mexico shrinking Rio Grande in Zapata, Texas

    Low levels at international reservoirs prompting towns along the border to adopt water restrictions by:…

Infighting threatens to overshadow Texas Republican Party at this year’s state GOP convention

The Texas Republican Party will kick off its biennial convention Thursday against the backdrop of intraparty…

Texas GOP convention kicks off with party leaders attacking Speaker Dade Phelan

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‘The AK Guy’ taking fire from incumbent in West Texas GOP congressional runoff

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, left, and GOP primary runoff challenger Brandon Herrera, a.k.a. ‘The AK Guy.’…

‘The AK Guy’ taking fire from incumbent in West Texas GOP congressional runoff

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, left, and GOP primary runoff challenger Brandon Herrera, a.k.a. ‘The AK Guy.’…

SHOCKER: Ohio’s Mike DeWine Tries to Make Legislature Keep Joe Biden on the Ballot

   The Democratic Party, facing the prospects of a November election with no candidate on Ohio’s…

The history of Scenic Loop Helotes Creek lies in its nature

   BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Somebody’s got to do it. That’s what Jenn Nottingham said when…

Texas GOP convention kicks off with party leaders attacking Speaker D…

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Texas Republicans gather for convention amid struggle over party’s future

With the direction of their party at stake, Texas Republicans are gathering in San Antonio for…

Louisiana lawmakers approve bill similar to Texas’ migrant enforcement law

    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana bill that would empower state and local law…

Louisiana lawmakers approve bill similar to Texas’ embattled migrant enforcement law

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana bill that would empower state and local law enforcement…

Battle over conservative credentials in North Texas GOP congressional runoff

TEXAS — There’s a congressional runoff race in North Texas where the two Republicans are clashing…

Battle over conservative credentials in North Texas GOP congressional runoff

TEXAS — There’s a congressional runoff race in North Texas where the two Republicans are clashing…

Megyn Kelly Schools Bill Maher on Trump, J6, Biden and the Border in Epic Interview

   Bill Maher is hitting various media to pitch his new book and he’s hitting media…

WATCH LIVE: Severe storms move across Central Texas

    by: Dean Wetherbee Posted: May 22, 2024 / 04:57 PM CDT Updated: May 22, 2024…

California Dems and Republicans Are Cozy With Criminal Illegal Pedophiles and the AB2641 Vote Proves It

   Last Wednesday, California Assemblyman Bill Essayli (R-Riverside) announced that he would push for a floor…

Texas’ Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the…

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Key races to watch as early voting underway for 2024 primary runoff

(The Center Square) – Early voting is underway for the 2024 primary runoff election, which began…

Gov. Abbott supports his allies in North Texas during runoff early voting

Greg Abbott Gov. Abbott supports his allies in North Texas during runoff early voting Early voting…

School choice, Paxton impeachment frame race between Holland & Pierson in Texas HD 33

Local News By Jack Fink May 20, 2024 / 6:37 PM CDT / CBS Texas School…

Nikki Fried and the Florida Democrats Make a Symbolic Change – and It Is Unintentionally Accurate

   Every so often, we see a sports franchise alter the team insignia for various reasons—usually,…

UPDATE: FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg Will Resign Over Toxic Workplace Issues

   FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg announced late Monday that he will resign following an extensive investigation…

Ted Cruz files bill to protect IVF

   U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is leading a charge to protect access to in vitro fertilization…

Latest on the wild plan to connect Texas’ electricity to the eastern grid

    If you’re like me, you wonder why Texas doesn’t bite the bullet and connect to…

Early voting begins for primary runoffs in key North Texas races

North Texas voters will select this year’s final Republican and Democratic nominees starting today, when early…

Ted Cruz files bill to protect IVF

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KETV team departs for Texas to cover Nebraska’s assistance in U.S.-Mexico border crisis

    Bill Schammert Anchor KETV team departs for Texas to cover Nebraska National Guard’s deployment for…

Illinois Bill Would Punish Teachers for Sexual Relations With 18-Year-Old Students

   A new Illinois bill aims to close a critical gap in the state’s legal approach…

State of Texas: Plea for education funding special session rejected by Gov. Abbott

by: Ryan Chandler, Will DuPree, Daniel Marin, Josh Hinkle, Arezow Doost, John Thomas Posted: May 18,…

Jonathan Turley Eviscerates Biden Invoking Executive Privilege Over Hur Audio

   As we’ve reported, Joe Biden is now claiming executive privilege over the audio tape of…

One Year Being Out as a Trans Woman in Texas

On that fateful morning of May 17, 2023, I suddenly felt like Doctor Manhattan from Watchmen,…

Alabama Mercedes-Benz Plant Rejects UAW, Supports Right-to-Work

   In November 2023, feeling their oats after successful contract negotiations with the Big Three automakers,…

Texas Will Take Public Comments on Banning Intoxicating Hemp Products

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrickwants state senators to look into banning or regulating delta-8 and delta-9…

Texas Is A Warning On Dangers Of Democrat-Driven Bipartisanship

It appears the U.S. House of Representatives has entered an era of unprecedented bipartisan cooperation. Within…

GOP lawmaker surprisingly stalls Texas-style law from reaching border state voters

    The vote on a controversial Arizona border security bill was delayed after a GOP lawmaker…

GUEST COLUMN — Texas Defense Chairman Terry Wilson talks Dade Phelan’s Conservative record

    Published 12:06 am Thursday, May 16, 2024 Texas state rep. Terry M. Wilson Getting your…

Texas A&M University System refutes Title IX claims in article shared by Governor Abbott

The Texas A&M University System is working to separate fact from fiction after two articles that…

The Trouble With Interest Rate Caps and Black Markets

   Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This is a principle of Newtonian physics,…

Appeals Court To Decide If Texas County’s Racist Redistricted Vo

NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE The Texas congressional redistricting map is seen on August 9, 2003, in…

Hundreds of positions, programs cut to comply with DEI ban

AUSTIN, Texas —The University of Texas system cut more than 300 jobs following the state’s new…

LIVE: Election Results – Maryland, Nebraska, West Virginia, and NC-13

   Believe it or not, we’re not done with primaries yet. Although the presidential primaries aren’t…

Tuesday at Trump’s Trial – Cohen Cross-Examined (Trump Trial

   After a full day on the witness stand on Monday, former attorney for Donald Trump,…

Biden’s Brain Breaks at APAICS Gala, Makes Creepy Comment About Woman, Adds New ‘Origin Story’

   Joe Biden delivered some brief remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’…

Speaker: Secure The Border Act different than SB1070

    PHOENIX — Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma believes a proposed border enforcement measure that could…

Gaeckle tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week as No. 2/3 Arkansas turns attention to Texas A&M

Arkansas is one game back of SEC overall lead

New Report on Medicare Solvency Showcases Fairytale Accounting Xavier Becerra and Julie Su Are Known For

   On May 6th, the 2024 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal…

Kash Patel: Senior Military Officials Intentionally Delayed National Guard Deployment on January 6th

   People at the highest levels of government reportedly bypassed a direct, lawful command from President…

Toll Trap: How Texas’ explosive growth led to a toll-building spree

    Every day, thousands of drivers jump on toll roads to ease their commutes to work…

Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin Gets Dinged by a Fellow Dem on Her Minority Hiring Practices

   Well, I have to say it’s about damn time that Michigan Democrats had a little…

Here’s why UT, A&M unlikely to divest from Israel

Across University of Texas System campuses and Texas A&M University, groups of students, faculty and staff…

Trump Tells 100K Supporters on Wildwood Beach: ‘We Will Win New Jersey’

   [WILDWOOD, N.J.] Former President Donald J. Trump returned to South Jersey as he continues to…

Nancy Pelosi Has ‘Basket of Deplorables’ Moment in Oxford Debate, Americans Clouded by ‘Guns, Gays, God’

   There is a linguistic term known as the “drift of the signified,” in which a…

Sen. Ted Cruz takes bipartisan role in shepherding FAA bill

WASHINGTON — It was a new role for Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. He shepherded…

Texas governor, GOP blast Biden’s latest immigration plan | Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima

    (The Center Square) – Six months ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden is…

Texas governor, GOP blast Biden’s latest immigration plan

    (The Center Square) – Six months ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden is…

Waving the Bloody Shirt

   Ladies and Gentlemen: This is, in my opinion, the grandest and best country in the…

Texas launches compensation program for those affected by border-related crimes

    (The Center Square) – Texas is launching a landowner compensation program for those impacted by…

Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with San…

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Why Having Kennedy on the Ballot in Texas May Worry Ted Cruz

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who expects to be on the ballot in Texas, could prove to…

Blame Game: Judge Merchan Tells Trump Defense They Should Have Objected More to Stormy Daniels’ Testimony

   Judge Juan Merchan allowed porn performer Stormy Daniels to babble on at length about her…

South Texas church and cemetery named national Underground Railroad sites

    by: Sandra Sanchez Posted: May 7, 2024 / 05:19 PM PDT Updated: May 7, 2024…

Education Secretary Falls Apart When Asked Whether He Would Force His Daughter to Undress In Front of Men

   The Biden administration last month announced a revamping of Title IX rules ostensibly intended to…

‘Cobra,’ human smuggling ‘ringleader,’ sentenced in South Texas

    Homeland Security Investigations helped in a two-year investigation that netted six members of the Cobra…

‘Still a Big Issue’: Jim Jordan Predicts ‘Urban Crime’ Will Have ‘Electoral Consequences’ for Biden

   When Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speaks, I listen. While I might not always agree with…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to ignore Biden administration’s new federal safeguards for LGBTQ+ students

greg abbott ByHannah Norton Saturday, May 4, 2024 2:03AM Tap for ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live StreamWatch…

New Legislation Aims to Secure Water Treaty Compliance with Mexico

   The bill, spearheaded by Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and…

Senators call for restrictions on facial recognition screening at TSA checkpoints

  The technology is currently in use at 84 airports around the country and is planned…

Should Trump and the GOP Make Foreign Aid a Loan Tied to a Nation’s Natural Resources?

   It’s a common complaint, the billions of taxpayer dollars poured into almost every corner of…

Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will se…

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Texas National Guard fires on migrants, video appears to show

    A video appears to show a Texas Army National Guard member firing projectiles at migrants…

Greg Abbott’s border policies boost Trump in Texas

    Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) border security policies are popular among Texas voters, including Texas Hispanics,…

Texas activists call for immigration reform, decry SB4, Operation Lone Star

    Groups say undocumented laborers are essential to economy and need protection from wage theft by:…

LEGAL SHOWDOWN: 26 States File Lawsuits Targeting ATF Anti-Gunner Rule

   In a remarkable move, 26 states have launched a legal counterattack against the Biden administration’s…

Two Republicans Cross Over to Repeal Arizona’s ‘1864 Abortion Ban,’ Dealing Blow to Dems’ Campaign Issue

   Two Arizona Republican state senators crossed party lines on Wednesday to repeal the so-called “1864…

Did the Army Really Stop Training Helicopter Pilots to Fund the Israel-Taiwan-Ukraine Foreign Aid Bills?

   The US Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker Novosel, AL, may have had…

NEW: DHS Docs Show Top Cities Biden Admin Flew Migrants Under Controversial Program, 80% to Single State

   Internal data obtained by Fox News via a House Homeland Security Committee subpoena to Secretary Alejandro…

‘Very difficult to assess risk’: Advocates question Texas law that tightens the grip for CPS to remove children

  House Bill 567 was written to keep families together and prevent frivolous CPS inquiries. But…

Texas is no longer the hotspot for illegal migrant crossings

    The number of encounters between law enforcement and suspected illegal migrants across five regions of…

CENTCOM Releases First Photos of Gaza Aid Pier, Cost Estimates Double to $320 Million

   U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released the first photos of the pier under construction off the…

Rancher considers letting Texas build its ‘beautiful’ border wall on riverfront property

    by: Sandra Sanchez Posted: Apr 29, 2024 / 09:30 PM EDT Updated: Apr 30, 2024…

Rancher considers letting Texas build its ‘beautiful’ border wall on riverfront property

    by: Sandra Sanchez Posted: Apr 29, 2024 / 10:22 PM CDT Updated: Apr 30, 2024…

Texas Politicians Take Aim at Hemp-Derived THC

On April 11, 2024, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released his 2024 Interim Legislative Charges. This…

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Democrats raising concerns about border: ‘Talk is cheap’

    After months of talk, the impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, started…

Texas Governor Condemns Local Marijuana Decriminalization Efforts As Lubbock Voters Decide On Reform At The Ballot

The Republican governor of Texas says that cities seeking to locally decriminalize marijuana—including one that’s set…

TURNER: Where Is James Bond When We Need Him? (The Congress Should Do Something.)

   He’s…back. Guess who is behind the “protesting” – really, antisemitic, anti-Israel, anti-American rioting – that…

TURNER: Where Is James Bond When We Need Him? (The Congress Should Do Something.)

   He’s…back. Guess who is behind the “protesting” – really, antisemitic, anti-Israel, anti-American rioting – that…

Former Kansas Republican AG Derek Schmidt Announces Run for Congress

   On Friday, former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced he will be running for the…

GOP mulls next move after Kansas governor vetoes effort to help Texas in border security fight

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ governor is blocking an attempt by Republican legislators to give the…

Murray: Titanic gloom on Biden’s broken border

    Texas National Guard soldiers on patrol near Eagle Pass. (Lou Murray photo) By Lou Murray…

Another Republican Rep Announces Retirement Before the Elections, but There’s a Silver Lining

   Florida Rep. Bill Posey (R) has announced that he’s had a change in plans about…