The Republican Study Committee’s budget plan, released Wednesday, will outline a slew of measures it is…
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Over 20 Years, Texas Allowed 1 Billion Pounds Excess Emissions
By Naveena Sadasivam, Clayton Aldern, Jessie Blaeser, and Chad Small. This story was originally published by Grist.…
Texas Republicans Refuse to Condemn Allen Shooter’s Extremist Beliefs
Update, 6/13/2023: Allen City Council member Dave Shafer responded to our article and the shooter’s beliefs.…
Strangest State: There’s No Place Like … Texas
Austin The antics of Attorney General Ken “I’m still under indictment” Paxton could often earn a…
Controversial Matagorda Bay Ship Channel Grows Closer to Reality
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate,…
Dow’s River
Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as high temperatures lead to rise in electrical demand
SAN ANTONIO – The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch on Tuesday that…
Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on propert…
Phelan announced the formation of a House committee that could set the tone in favor of…
Texas Democratic Party operatives form super PAC to oust Ted Cruz
A team of Texas Democratic Party operatives has launched a super PAC aimed at unseating Republican…
A New Attempt To Stop Texas Border Crossers NewsRadio 740 KTRH
Texas is adding a 1,000 foot inflatable border barrier
Biden State Dept Demands $76 Million to Push Diversity and Inclusion, Citing ‘National Security’
The Biden State Department is requesting an additional $76 million budget allocation from Congress to fund…
WATCH: Tucker Carlson Points to Trump Speaking Against the Iraq War as ‘The Precise Moment Permanent Washington Decided to Send Him to Prison’
Episode 2 of Tucker Carlson’s “Tucker on Twitter” show dropped Thursday just before news of the…
WATCH: Protester Rushes Trump Motorcade in Miami, Finds out That’s Not a Good Idea
As we reported, former President Donald Trump had to show up in a Miami federal courthouse…
Another Drag Queen Event for Kids, This Time at Biotech Company Amgen
In case it hasn’t been shoved in your face enough, June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The…
WH Stomps on Girls’ Rights With Orwellian Remark About Competing With Trans Athletes
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre seems to think her job is not to answer the…
‘Trying to figure it out’: McCarthy’s conservative rebels struggle with next steps
Members of the group know they want significant spending cuts. But they haven’t settled on a…
House Resumes Votes After Weeklong Stalemate Amid Conservative Revolt
A group of House conservatives relented on Tuesday, falling in line with their conference for a…
UT/Civitas Institute Poll: Less Than Half of Respondents Regard U.S. Democracy Positively
AUSTIN, Texas — The inaugural American Civic Life Survey conducted by the Civitas Institute at The…
Slick Gavin Newsom Shows That He’s Biden With a Brain in Hannity Interview–and a Huge Threat to America
If you’re a sports fan, you know that sometimes it’s painful to have to admit that…
Texas producers hope debt limit deal puts oil and gas projects on the fast track
Some Texas Republicans backed the debt ceiling compromise because of oil and gas permitting changes.
U.S. Suspends Asylum Appointments in Texas Border City After Extortion Reports
By Daina Beth Solomon and Ted Hesson MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – U.S. asylum appointments at a…
James Comer Subpoenas Key Hunter Biden Business Partner
Rep. James Comer is escalating his investigation into the Biden family by subpoenaing one of Hunter…
US halts online asylum appointments at Texas crossing after extortion warnings
U.S. authorities have halted mobile app appointments to admit asylum-seekers at a Texas border crossing after…
Ted Cruz Goes There on FBI Cover-Up of Alleged Biden Bribery Tapes
In the most troubling revelation yet related to Joe Biden’s alleged bribery scandal, Sen. Chuck Grassley…
Confirmed: WH Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act Before Midterms With ‘Mega MAGA Republicans’ Rhetoric
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been found to have violated the Hatch Act, a…
Here We Go: Articles of Impeachment Filed Against Biden, Harris — and the Charges Are Right on the Money
Democrats have been willing to throw everything up against the wall and all the rules under…
Tens of thousands of dead fish wash up on a Texas beach due to low oxygen levels
Tens of thousands of dead fish washed up on the Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend.…
Biden’s Dilemma at the Border
America’s broken immigration system has spawned a national fight, but Congress lacks the political will to…
Congress Revoking MLB’s Antitrust Exemption Comes Into Play Regarding the Oakland A’s Potential Move to Las Vegas
With the Nevada state legislature set to reconvene in special session on June 12 to consider…
GOP presidential hopefuls visit Texas with dollars in mind
Texas has long been an ATM for Republican and Democratic candidates looking for campaign dollars to…
Border trustee, sheriff’s ex-No. 2, told to step down
The former assistant sheriff who suddenly retired this week after he became the focus of an…
The Morning Briefing: Blind Rage Trump-Haters Want to Exhaust Us With Their Antics
Top O’ the Briefing Happy Monday, dear Kruiser Morning Briefing friends. Llewellyn preferred Sanka on the…
Former DNI John Ratcliffe Accuses Special Counsel Team of Improper Actions in Effort to Get Trump
Former DNI John Ratcliffe appeared with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures,” and he…
Muslims Sue FBI for Religious Discrimination, Feds Base Their Defense on ‘Secret Evidence’
Now here’s an interesting case. A group of Muslims is suing the FBI, claiming religious discrimination…
Report: FBI Record on Bribery Deal Reveals Another ‘Big’ Connection to Joe Biden
The information in the “Biden bribery form” was revealed this week. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)…
Video shows math teacher THREATENING students for calling her out over her Pride propaganda (watch)
Listening to these students calling their MATH TEACHER out for showing them Pride Month propaganda? And…
Biden Surrogate Chris Coons Gaslights About How the Trump Indictment Will Affect Biden
During the latest episode of ABC News’ “The Week With George Stephanopoulos” on Sunday, Senator Chris…
Lindsay Graham lets George Stephanopoulos know he will not be silenced
Today, Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on ABC with former Clinton mouthpiece, George Stephanopoulos. Admittedly, that was…
Top Biden Appointee Admits She Lied Under Oath
One of Joe Biden’s top appointees, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, has admitted that she lied…
DeSantis Asks, Is There a Different Standard of Justice For a Democrat Secretary of State and a Former Republican President?
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was on the presidential nominee campaign trail, stopping in Greensboro,…
Weekend Parting Shot: Wanted: Single, Masculine, Liberal Man. No Smokers, Man Purses Okay
Happy Friday, gentle readers. I apologize for my absence today. It was my turn to take…
Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
Billionaire Kelcy Warren claimed that he was defamed by the Democratic candidate’s criticism of the power-grid…
With Abbott’s Signature, Texas Will No Longer Require Personal Vehicle Inspections After 2025
Texans would eventually no longer be required to take non-commercial vehicles to the inspection station, if…
With another DACA court ruling looming, Texas recipients who are now …
A federal judge in Houston is expected to rule for the second time that the Obama-era…
The conservative Supreme Court might have paved the way for Dems to take the House
The shocking decision could have a domino effect. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/8c/68/0cf9eaaf401c8f0f1724a92e8479/https-delivery.gettyimages.com/downloads/1198673035″ title=”The conservative Supreme Court might have paved…
House GOP delays legislative business over Biden-McCarthy debt deal
GOP delays legislative business over speaker, Biden’s deal
Texas to use mobile, floating border wall in effort to prevent illegal crossings
The first 1,000 feet of the new “water-based barrier” will be deployed in Eagle Pass, Texas.…
Governor Signs Sweeping Package of Border Security Laws
Thanks to the leadership and hard work of Director McCraw, General Suelzer, and their teams, Texas…
Texas Border Coalition supports two bipartisan border bills in Congress
Two border bills with bipartisan support indicate Congress could be close to taking immigration action for…
Unionized Texas Journalists Face Biggest Opponent Yet: Gannett
When you see journalists on picket lines, they’re typically snapping photos, scribbling in notepads, or pulling…
Governor Stitt to send 100 National Guards to Texas, how this affects taxpayers
Governor Stitt is committed to sending the Oklahoma National Guard down to Texas to help out…
Governor Abbott Names Jackson Interim Chair Of Public Utility Commission Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today named Kathleen Jackson as the interim Chair of the Public Utility Commission…
DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state’s decision to…
Terrance Knighton discusses the value of recruiting in the state of Texas
Nebraska defensive line coach and former NFL player Terrance Knighton speaks at the University of Mary…
Texas’ Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has brought on a prominent Houston litigator to defend... Texas Attorney…
With Texas House adjourned, Senate takes bigger swing at border enfor…
Rather than accept the House legislation as is, senators passed their own — more expansive —…
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas postpones annual financial disclosure amid donor controversy
Texas billionaire Harlan Crow, a Republican donor, for decades treated Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to…
Texas Senate moves forward with border and immigration bills, despite House absence
The Texas Senate moved forward with its border-security legislation on Wednesday. That’s despite the fact that…
After conservative revolt, GOP aims to try again on rule vote
House Republican leadership could hold another vote to advance legislation Wednesday after an extraordinary conservative revolt…
What the impeachment of the Texas attorney general means for Ken Paxton and his party
Republicans in the Texas House voted overwhelmingly last week to impeach State Attorney General Ken Paxton.…
SR 4 Introduced
Recognizing Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid
Christie has cast himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald…
You’d Be Surprised To Learn That Freeport, Texas Is One Of The Country’s Best Coastal Towns
Freeport is one of the best coastal towns in Texas. With beautiful beaches, a rich history,…
Target Gets Hit With Another Downgrade, as More Disturbing Info About What They Support Emerges
When we last left Target, they had just taken another stock plunge, losing more than $13…
NV GOP Files Lawsuit Against Nevada Over Presidential Primary System
Late last month, the Nevada Republican Party (NV GOP) filed a lawsuit against the state of…
Idaho aids Texas in fight against fentanyl
Two states known for their fierce independence are among those coming together to fight a common…
A Watchdog in the Water Wars
Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…
California officials blast Florida’s DeSantis over transfer of migrants from Texas to Sacramento
California leaders have lashed out at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and hinted at a criminal investigation…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
California officials say the state of Florida has twice picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border…
Texan reflects on anti-LGBTQ legislation during Pride Month
Round Rock held its second annual parade on Saturday.
Texas Republicans clash over property tax relief, showing rift between governor, lieutenant governor
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick usually agree on policy. But not this time.Gov.…
Border Patrol staff in Texas declined to review 8-year-old girl’s file before she died
Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic…
Texas Legislature didn’t pass border bills during session. Will new session be different?
The Senate and House — already at an impasse over property tax relief — are choosing…
NASA Sets Coverage for Next SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station
NASA and SpaceX now are targeting Monday June 5, to launch the company’s 28th commercial resupply…
Another Study Shows Daily Multivitamin for People Over 60 Slows Memory Decline That Comes With Aging
People over 60 who take a daily multivitamin pill may be slowing age-related memory decline, according…
U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran welcomes Jim Jordan to Tyler at Taste of East Texas reception
U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran hosted a reception called the Taste of East Texas, with special guest…
VA Gov. to send national guard troops to Texas border
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has decided to send 100 national guard troops to the Texas border.…
The Legislature Ignores Suffering Pregnant Texans
Jessica Bernardo and her husband began planning for the birth of their first child last August,…
Astronomers Discover Hundreds of Mysterious Filaments Pointing Towards Our Milky Way’s Massive Black Hole
Astronomers have found hundreds of mysterious filaments pointing towards the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole, which…
Texas law taking effect in June may impact summer driving courses
AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) – As the 88th legislative session for the Texas Senate and House of Representatives…
Biden signs bipartisan deal to avert debt default
In a rare Oval Office speech Friday, the president outlined how close the economy was to…
Texas considers new bill that could severely limit residents’ use of solar power: ‘[It] would turn all of Texas into an HOA’
“Those Texans might get less if their neighbors protest." Texas considers new bill that could severely…
GOP presidential field expands, but will it help or hurt Trump in fight for 2024 Republican nomination?
How does the ever expanding 2024 Republican presidential field of candidates impact former President Donald Trump…
GOP Governors Respond to Texas’ Call for Troops at Border
Four more governors have joined a growing list of Republican-led states sending personnel to the U.S.-Mexico…
DHS top brass show how deportations work in South Texas
A top officials in the Department of Homeland Security was on the South Texas border on…
TribCast: The conservative plan to eliminate school property taxes in…
On this week’s episode, we speak to the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s James Quintero, who has…
Texas House recognizes Rep. Senfronia Thompson’s decades of service
She’s the longest serving Black legislator in the House.
Don’t default on the NPR news quiz! See if you can secure all the right answers
So much debt ceiling drama! Not to mention actual drama from the Succession series finale, and…
Governor Abbott Vows To Cut Property Taxes At TPPF Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted…
Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area
HOUSTON — Harris County in Texas is a big and diverse county that has trended Democratic…
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders deploys National Guard to southern border
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a directive Thursday to deploy members of the state’s National…
‘Disinformation’ tracker paid state-funded university $90K for conservative blacklist report
EXCLUSIVE — The State Department-funded Global Disinformation Index paid the University of Texas at Austin to…
Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal
Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of…
Who would benefit most from the dueling Texas property tax plans
Plan touted by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick more directly benefits homeowners, while Gov. Greg…
Why the wary alliance of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick is now approaching open hostility
In his first two terms, Greg Abbott has avoided clashing with the Dan Patrick, who has…
200,000 Steps on the Lone Star Hiking Trail
I grew up in northwest Austin at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, where hiking…
Don’t believe the hype: Low-key lawmakers helped avert a debt ceiling crisis
The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling and cap…
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a saf…
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output…
Conservatives think Chick-fil-A is woke now?
The right-wing outcry over the fast food chain, briefly explained.
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim a…
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended…
Packing Figures and Charts, Roy Leads G.O.P. Revolt Against Debt Limit Deal
The Texas Republican, who is the policy director for the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, has become…
Conservative Texas Republicans vow to fight bill raising debt ceiling in Congress
The debt agreement, they say, violated a promise to cut spending that secured crucial support for…
Texas Legislature reconvenes for a special session focusing on border security
Along with property taxes, lawmakers have been tasked by Gov. Abbott to revisit two key border…
Increased calls for hate crime charge to be added to murder of Texas rancher Aaron Martinez
‘Texas is becoming a dangerous place for Latinos because state and local authorities refuse to take…
Debt ceiling bill faces a tough path in the House as GOP opposition grows
The Fiscal Responsibility Act represents a compromise reached by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe…
What to know about Ken Paxton, the impeached Texas attorney general
The Texas House’s impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday was the latest in…
Far-right members threaten a ‘reckoning’ over McCarthy’s debt limit deal
McCarthy, who struck a compromise deal to avoid a debt default, faces criticism from members of…
Paxton Is Burning
Was yesterday’s performance by the Texas House of Representatives intended to restore public faith in the…
Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
Ken Paxton was immediately suspended from office after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted…
Texas attorney general suspended from office as he awaits impeachment trial
Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes speaks with The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martinez-Beltran about what’s next after…