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Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports on Sunday, cutting off urgently needed…
Will Southwest fly to new markets soon? Don’t count on it.
The airline is placing its focus on restoration of prior destinations after experiencing challenges stemming from…
Turmoil inside American Airlines pilot union puts possible deal in jeopardy
A possible violation of the union’s constitution and bylaws by its negotiating team could stall a…
‘Heartbreaking’: South Korea in shock as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Police said the victims were crushed by a large crowd pushing through a narrow street during…
Actress America Ferrera visits San Antonio to mobilize voters for early voting
San Antonio – National organizations and actress America Ferrera visited San Antonio for a parade Saturday…
2 dead in murder-suicide in Lewisville, police say
Police said a woman called 911 and could be heard arguing with a man and shortly…
White Settlement police charge 17-year-old with shooting 14-year-old
Based upon recovered evidence, police say they believe the suspect confronted the victim over a girl…
In chaotic Texas court hearing, True the Vote leaders found in contempt
The ruling came after the conservative voting organization's leaders failed to provide specifics about the alleged…
So far, voter turnout in Texas lags behind 2018
Through the first four days of early voting in Texas, turnout in most of the state’s…
Black residents in Corpus Christi file a civil rights complaint to stop Texas’ first desalination plant
Since 2007, Hillcrest residents have sued to challenge plans for a sewage treatment plant in their…
Paul Pelosi told attacker he needed to use the bathroom, called 911 from there
"Where is Nancy?" the perpetrator called out before assaulting the speaker's husband with a hammer --…
To Build a Theocracy
Facing I-45 north of Houston, next to a Lexus dealership, stands Grace Woodlands church. Inside, author…
‘Over the Lege’ Plumbs the Tragicomedy of Texas Politics
Governor Greg Abbott snickers and nudges Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to place slumbering House Speaker Dade…
A Party Built Entirely on Lies
If Texas Republicans were a restaurant, I’d complain to the manager. If I were a teacher…
Austin Nurses Win Largest Hospital Union in Texas
Kellen Gildersleeve, a labor and delivery nurse in Austin, has just helped birth one of the…
Did the Abbott-O’Rourke Debate Change Anything?
The conventional wisdom among political observers in Texas about this one and only gubernatorial debate was…
Despite Racist Jurors, Andre Thomas Remains on Texas’ Death Row
When Andre Thomas, a 21-year-old Black man, was sentenced to death in 2005, it was at…
Big Money Floods into Texas Governor’s Race
The latest Texas campaign finance reports are in and they confirm that the governor’s race is…
Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Fueled Sierra Blanca Migrant Shooting, Advocates Say
As darkness descended on a remote ranch in far West Texas, a migrant from Mexico sat…
Dispatcher’s ‘intuition’ may have saved Paul Pelosi, San Francisco’s police chief says
Updated October 28, 2022 at 12:36 PM ET An intruder broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Members of Congress from Texas react to violent attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband, uptick in violence against lawmakers
Congress members from both sides of the aisle condemned the violence against Pelosi. DALLAS — Lawmakers…
Can Democrats in Tarrant County replicate the success they had in 2018 and 2020?
Democrats hope population growth and Republican infighting will help them win in the state’s third-most-populous county…
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce Additional $874.6 Million For Public Safety Initiatives
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman,…
Texas Republicans in tight races open to rape and incest exceptions to abortion ban
In some battleground state legislative races, Republicans have been making overtures to those who believe the…
Gov. Abbott, legislators grant $15 million to help Uvalde rebuild after Robb Elementary shooting
AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislators have made a swift move to help…
Do you know what makes a storm severe? ?
We’re no strangers to severe storms in San Antonio and South Central Texas. From giant hailstones,…
How we predict elections
POLITICO's politics editor Scott Bland breaks down what reporters covering the 2016 election learned and what…
The tech moguls who want to remake American politics
At a Miami conference, a new movement takes shape. But who will vote for it?
An Eleventh-Hour, Hail-Mary Climate Remedy
It’s another day on the Gulf Coast, and locals are fighting yet another fossil fuel infrastructure…
Texas’ Constitution Could Be Key to Resecuring Abortion Rights
In February 2022, a dramatic leaked opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization followed the…
TribCast: Greg Abbott is a fundraising juggernaut, and is Lina Hidalgo in trouble?
On this week's podcast, James, Zach and Patrick discuss the governor's fundraising and a surprisingly competitive…
After killing two Methodist Hospital employees, gunman reportedly reloaded weapon and started to walk into hallway before being shot, police say
Nestor Hernandez, 30, has been charged with capital murder. On parole for aggravated robbery, he was…
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Veterans To Statewide Hiring Fair
Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas veterans, service members, and their spouses to participate in the…
Corte en Rusia rechaza apelación de la basquetbolista Brittney Griner
El tiempo que Griner tendrá que purgar en prisión será recalculado para tener en cuenta su…
Who is Nestor Hernandez, the man charged with capital murder in the fatal shootings of two Methodist Hospital employees?
In 2015, Hernandez was given eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. The…
Dallas Methodist Hospital to add more security after deadly shooting
Two hospital employees were fatally shot near the labor and delivery area on the fourth floor…
Top US Researchers Must go “Woke”
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is requiring all scientists and researchers to include diversity…
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace…
Trump rally brings people from across country to Texas
People from across the country visited took part in Donald Trump's "Save America" rally.
Republicans rally around Trump in Robstown
With early voting opening on Monday, Texas Republican candidates from the Coastal Bend, Rio Grade Valley…
Shooting Arrest of Democrat Nevada Senator and Mayoral Candidate’s Son Points to Sisolak’s Disastrous Policies on Crime
A Democrat Nevada state Senator, Pat Spearman, who is running for North Las Vegas Mayor, is…
Stunning New Poll in NY Governor’s Race Shows Great News for Zeldin
The gubernatorial race in New York was the sleeper race that not too many were paying…
The New ‘Pride Flag’ Is a Seizure-Causing Kaleidoscope of Color
I’ll start with some research on the origins of the Pride Flag, so here goes. You’re…
Beloved San Antonio radio host Russell Rush dies after valiant cancer battle, family says
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT 12 is sending thoughts and prayers to Rush and his family. A…
Yo, Democrat Party: 80 Percent of Voters Oppose Gender ‘Reassignment’ Surgery on Children, Why Not You?
This turned out to be an unwittingly interesting week, for me. I wrote an article on…
There’s Quite a Bit More to the Story of Adam Kinzinger Saving a Woman’s Life
On a warm August night in 2006, just after midnight, Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s life changed. Kinzinger…
Another Business Closes up Shop in San Francisco, Cites Intolerable Crime Levels
Another San Francisco business has announced they will be pulling up stakes and moving out of…
New Democrat Cope Drops Over the Election, and the Goalposts Go Into the Sea
I warned you that things would get dumber for the election, and things are most certainly…
Arizona Sues Biden Administration After Being Ordered to Remove Storage Containers Closing Border Gaps
Arizona is suing the federal government after they were ordered to remove the storage containers placed…
Texas trooper fired for inaction during Uvalde school massacre
Some family members of the victims have already been notified. UVALDE, Texas — One of the…
Operation Lone Star Combats Growing National Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
One More Crisis Under Biden Right Before the Election
So many things have gotten worse under Joe Biden. Yet there’s still one more crisis out…
‘Too Much at Stake’: Melodramatic Oprah Warns ‘Really Scary’ Things Will Happen if Stacey Adams Loses
If Stacey Yvonne Abrams, politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and former member of the Georgia House…
Biden Spins Yet Another Fable About His Background, Now on His Grandfather
I’ll have to admit, at this point I’m pretty steeped in the lies of Joe Biden.…
Dazed and Confused Joe Biden Campaigns With Dazed and Confused John Fetterman
Joe Biden’s handlers let him out of the basement on Thursday, and things went about as…
Fact Checkers Come for Tucker Carlson Over Kid Vax Mandate Claim
My colleague Mike Miller wrote on Wednesday that the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)…
Meghan Markle Markets the Clothes From Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
Meghan Markle, Grand Gaslighter of the Royal Usurpers, has some stiff competition for the crassest celebrity…
John Cornyn doubles down on support for embattled Georgia Republican Herschel Walker with Senate fundraising effort
"I do support Herschel because he may well be the 51st Republican elected this cycle," Cornyn…
Texas should place more foster kids with families rather than in residential treatment, report finds
Residential treatment centers are meant to be a last resort for children in the state's care,…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Google for compiling Texans’ biometric data
The lawsuit, filed Thursday, claims Google illegally collects and indefinitely stores information about Texans' facial geometry…
The U.K. will have 5 prime ministers in just 6 years. What’s gone wrong?
LONDON — The United Kingdom used to be synonymous with stable, dependable, if sometimes dull, governance.…
Are We Seeing an End to the Age of AOC?
It wasn’t that long ago that being caught disagreeing with AOC meant cancellation. The entireDemocrat Party…
Attorney General Ken Paxton opens lawsuit against Google for privacy violation
Paxton is accusing the tech giant of unlawfully capturing and using the biometric data of people…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation In October 2022TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
BREAKING: Conservative Liz Truss Resigns as British Prime Minister
After a 44-day tenure, Prime Minister and leader of Britain’s Conservative Party Liz Truss has announced…
Feds take legal action against e-cigarette manufacturers skirting regulations
This is the first time the FDA has taken legal action to force companies to comply…
Both have deep Texas roots, but Sid Miller and Susan Hays offer stark contrast in fight for ag commissioner
The state's agriculture commissioner oversees a vast portfolio including farming and ranching, rural health care and…
IRS announces money-saving tax bracket changes due to inflation
Since tax rates are automatically adjusted for inflation, there will be a higher cutoff for all…
James Webb telescope captures famed Pillars of Creation in astonishing detail
The star-studded new image captures the famed pillars in near-infrared light, allowing NASA’s Webb telescope to…
BREAKING: 5th Circuit Just Delivered a Decision That Has Elizabeth Warren Throwing a Hissy Fit
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just delivered a big blow to the brainchild of Sen.…
Fetterman Releases New ‘Medical Record,’ but There’s a Big Problem
John Fetterman’s obvious cognitive issues following his massive stroke have become a top issue in the…
US Taxpayer Dollars Now Funding Drag Theater Performances in Ecuador
As U.S. tax dollar expenditures go, this has to rank fairly high up in the You…
Vermont School District Retaliates Against Father Who Spoke out Against Allowing Biological Male to Use Girl’s Locker Room
Remember earlier this month when the news broke about a Vermont high school allowing a biologically…
Stacey Abrams Calls in ‘The Power of Oprah’ – This Is How You Know She’s Losing
In the three weeks leading up to the November midterms, Stacey Abrams is getting an assist…
At a time of growing international threats, the Air Force is readying pilots for the unexpected
At Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas, the scream of training aircraft overhead is…
The Biden Administration Demands Arizona Stop Doing the Federal Government’s Job on the Border
In the ongoing battle between the federal government and states along the southern border, the Biden…
Fordham Professor Tells MSNBC Whether Racist Hispanics Are Therefore White
Is there a difference between racist and white? A New York professor has an idea. Tanya…
Moore to the Point – Ultamate Insult
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Wednesday, October 19th. Audio included…
Americans Might Just Vote Every Dem out After Nancy Pelosi’s Latest Remarks
I’ve reported on a lot of polls now about what the most important things are to…
NEW: Katie Hobbs Calls Kari Lake ‘Desperate’ in Arizona PBS Interview
Arizona Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Katie Hobbs was interviewed on Arizona PBS Tuesday…
Teen arrested after threatening shooting at Uvalde High School, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO – A 16-year-old has been arrested after threatening a shooting at Uvalde High School,…
GOP’s Zeldin Nipping at Hochul’s Heels in New York Governor’s Race
Two new polls released Tuesday show that the New York gubernatorial race between Republican Representative Lee…
Beer Billionaire Billy Busch Sr. Supports Eric Schmitt – Not His Sister, Trudy Busch Valentine – in the Missouri Senate Race
It’s not unheard of for family members to support the opposition in political races, but it…
Doocy Hits WH With Truth on Inflation, Leaves Them a Babbling Mess
I’m guessing that one of the people who may be looking for another job after the…
Governor Abbott Highlights Statewide “One Pill Kills” Campaign In Waco
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the State of Texas' comprehensive efforts to combat President Biden's growing…
Women Boycott Ulta Beauty After It Attempts to Redefine Femininity
Corporations left and right are caving to the transgender activist movement and adopting its narrative. What…
Bexar County sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are crime victims, clearing path for special visas
The move clears a pathway for those people to get a special visa to stay in…
Jeff Charles on the FBI’s Abortion Bias and Why Alex Jones Deserves No Sympathy
In this episode of “A Fresh Perspective with Jeff Charles,” I discussed how the FBI has…
Tim Allen Sends the Left Into a Tizzy When He Takes on the ‘Woke’
Actor Tim Allen is not your typical Hollywood actor. One of the things that sets him…
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.…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Republicans Are Absolutely Trouncing Democrats in the Latest Generic Ballot
In recent polls measuring the performance of Republicans on the generic ballot (meaning polls essentially asking…
Army Secretary Champions What’s ‘Important’: Making ‘Marginalized Communities’ ‘Feel Included’
In times past, a historical refrain echoed across America: “Ask not what your country can do…
Reuters Rushes in to Protect Government, Informing Us Nobody Promised Vaccines Would Prevent Spread of COVID
In an audacious change in the script, Reuters’ latest fact-check informs us rabble we were wrong…
ABC Panel Erupts Into Chaos After Chris Christie Dismantles the Credibility of Jan. 6 Committee
Former Gov. Chris Christie created a firestorm on ABC News’ “This Week With George Stephanopoulos” on…
Beto O’Rourke visited four Southeast Texas churches, Gov. Greg Abbott holding upcoming roundtable in Beaumont
O’Rourke visited three churches in Beaumont and one in Port Arthur Sunday. Gov. Greg Abbott will…
Councilman Kevin De Le?n, Once the ‘Great Hispanic Hope,’ Destined to Become a Cautionary Tale?
Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin De Le?n may be running and hiding from taking responsibility for…
Media Rushes to Excuse Crude Racist Remarks of Nury Martinez, Blaming It Instead on…White Supremacists?
When the actors in a racism scandal defy the narrative, the press still blames its preferred…
Biden’s Take on Gas Prices in Los Angeles Goes off the Rails
Joe Biden was in Los Angeles, California at the end of the week. I covered some…
China’s Xi calls for military growth amid tension with US
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, 69, is expected to break with tradition and secure a third five-year…
Warnock in Trouble: Evasive Debate Answer on Eviction Scandal Has One Democrat Mayor Feeling ‘Queasy’
As we reported on Friday, Herschel Walker did much better than expected in the only debate…
RedState Weekly Briefing: This Has Been a Really Awkward Week for Dem Candidates
Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…
FBI Arrests and Charges 87-Year-Old Concentration Camp Survivor Who Protested at Abortion Clinic
The FBI has arrested and charged four pro-life activists after a March 2021 “abortion rescue” event…
Biden Melts Minds Talking Gender, Lies Repeatedly About the Economy
Joe Biden is apparently in a running battle with John Fetterman to prove who the most…
Sheriff: Driver involved in chase in Nebraska is missing Texas teen; body of female found in trunk
Gonzalez said the body of a female was found in the car’s trunk. The woman’s identity…
Virginia Parents Could Face Felony Charges for Not Affirming Their Children’s LGBTQ Identity
It was only a matter of time, wasn’t it? If a Virginia lawmaker gets her way,…
Judge rules new DACA program can continue temporarily
The current version of DACA, which the Biden administration created to improve its chances of surviving…
Climate Activists Throw Soup On Van Gogh Painting, Glue Themselves to Wall With Oil-Based Product
Like it or not, petroleum fuels the planet, and it will for the foreseeable future. Climate…
AOC Melts Down as Both Left and Right School Her on Her Hypocrisy
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) had a good comeuppance on Wednesday when she was shouted down at…
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2022
Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In October 2022.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…