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For all the griping we hear about our state — healthcare, education, crime, economic opportunity — there sure has been a lot of talk lately about ownership of our assets. (Turn the page for opinions about the Sandia Mountains.) Last week, Texas lawmakers met to study the possibility of the Lone Star State annexing “one or more contiguous counties” in southeastern New Mexico because of the region’s conservative leanings and oil production. It’s been a fantastical debate for several years, as southeastern New Mexico residents on paper align more closely to the culture of West Texas than Santa Fe. While...

Fall 2026 graduate-course syllabi obtained by The Dallas Express show Texas Christian University placing “settler colonialism,” “structural violence,” decolonial thinking and group “complicity” at the center of two College of Education courses. The documents do not present those concepts only as historical subjects for debate. One syllabus describes a land acknowledgment as part of “the ongoing process of breaking colonial mindsets” and asks how students may perpetuate colonial harm. Another says TCU continues to benefit from the forceful removal of Indigenous people. TCU requires all Curriculum Studies students to take “Curriculum History.” Course connects evil to settler colonialism The three-credit...

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone’s ruling means federal contractors can’t continue construction in the national park or surrounding areas until a lawsuit opposing the work is resolved.

Muslim cleric Uthman ibn Farooq called for Islam’s spread in America and praised historic Muslim military victories at a September 18 gathering in McKinney, urging Muslims in the United States to remain uncompromising in their faith. The gathering took place at Sufaraa Center’s McKinney campus, 2220 Bush Drive. The event description billed it as a “Special Night” featuring Farooq and Dr. Karim AbuZaid. “We love this country,” Farooq said, The Federalist reported. “We want good for this country. And that’s why we want Islam for this country, ’cause we think that’s the best thing. And we’re not going to be...

A $7.5 billion check from the federal government could be headed toward property tax relief for Texans. Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that he wants to use as much of Texas’ recent border-security reimbursement as possible to reduce property taxes, while maintaining funding for the state’s ongoing border operations. Abbott made the comments at the Governor’s Mansion, where he was joined by law enforcement officials to commemorate October as Texas Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. Presenting alongside an oversized check made out from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the “People of Texas” for $7.5 billion, Abbott highlighted the federal...

Earlier this week, I wrote an article about whether moms were killing their children more often lately, or if we're just seeing more of it in the news because the media is fixated on it due to the Lindsay Clancy case. Or, perhaps, it's just a big coincidence. My research was inconclusive, as there isn't a ton of recent information on this topic. Historic data shows there hasn't been an increase and that men are just as likely, or more likely in some cases, to commit filicide. But most of that information was pre-COVID-19 pandemic. I'd love to see a...

This video features a site visit by President Donald J. Trump to the Peterbilt factory in Denton, Texas, on October 1, 2026. The visit highlights themes of American manufacturing, economic policy, and political campaigning. Key topics and highlights: Manufacturing and Economic Growth: President Trump emphasizes the success of his trade and tax policies, noting record-breaking performance in manufacturing, job creation, and poverty reduction. He highlights that Peterbilt has expanded its operations and produces 200 trucks daily (0:48, 6:52). Political Endorsements: The speech features strong support for local and federal Republican candidates, including Attorney General Ken Paxton (11:38, 42:50), Senator Ted...

AUSTIN, Texas — A 40-year-old man was arrested in Texas early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the state Capitol, authorities said, in an act reportedly motivated by anger at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobby group. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said in a statement that it received “credible information about an individual planning a violent attack” for Thursday in Austin. Officials did not provide details about the alleged plot, citing an ongoing investigation. The tip came in Tuesday evening, and SWAT officers made the arrest at about 3 a.m. Wednesday...

Hasan Piker says he'll make sure James Talarico follows his far-Left agenda if he becomes a Senator: "After James Talarico wins...we have to remind him that...we are the force that allowed him to win this seat of power, and if he wants to maintain it he’s got to play ball.” So every vile anti-American position that Piker takes can rightfully be hung around the neck of Talarico and the rest of the Democrat candidates that have sold their souls to satan’s minions in the Democratic Socialist of America party.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate state Rep. James Talarico has launched a $25 million statewide initiative to reach Black voters six weeks before election day. The initiative is multifaceted and launched as Talarico continues to lead Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the polls. A Real Clear Politics average of multiple recent polls has Talarico beating Paxton by three points. The once strong Republican seat has been labeled toss-up by Real Clear Politics and other organizations. “There is no way to win Texas without sustained, on-the-ground engagement in Black communities,” Talarico said. His campaign’s plan “further solidifies our commitment to organize...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Dallas arrested 121 people during a summer enforcement initiative at Lake Lewis in Texas, including two confirmed members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua terrorist organization. A three-year ICE Homeland Security Investigations-Dallas investigation led to indictments against multiple defendants accused of running a sex trafficking and money laundering conspiracy out of the Paris Adult Bookstore in Dallas. Conducted from June 27 through Labor Day weekend, the operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies with a goal of identifying illegal foreign nationals and assisting with lake-related investigations. Those arrested had criminal histories of assault, family violence, assault causing...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, drew backlash from a former colleague for leaving James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, off her list of endorsements Monday. Talarico, who beat Crockett in the party’s Senate primary earlier this year, was not among 14 candidates supported by Crockett’s Feuling Individual Rights Everywhere (FIRE) PAC. To former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., who served three terms in Congress, the list is clear evidence Crockett is putting personal reservations over the party’s success in the Lone Star State. “F— her. That’s all I can say. And that statement has nothing to do with...

Pulse Decision Science poll | 9/24-9/27 LV US Senate Texas 2026 🟥Ken Paxton 48% 🟦James Talarico 45% Tracks polls in upcoming elections. US political news aggregator + posts polls and election results. Occasional political commentary. Non-partisan.

Allies of Mayor Zohran Mamdani are hosting a big New York City fundraiser Monday night for Senate Democratic hopefuls James Talarico of Texas and Sherrod Brown of Ohio. Tickets for the Ohio Texas Victory Fund’s “special reception,” set for 7 p.m. in downtown Manhattan, start at $500 for regular attendance and go all the way up to $27,000 a pop for “champion” donors, according to the donation page. Hollywood star Robert De Niro is expected to introduce the Democratic candidates — whose races could determine which party controls the US Senate next year. Talarico is facing off against Republican state...

This guy makes the most immature and weird comments while preaching to his far-left church. What a complete flake. November 3rd is going to be a rough day for Texas Democrats. Not even all of their fake voters and cheating is going to push this clown over the finish line. He’s just too weird. Here is James Talarico preaching at his far-left church, St. Andrews Presbyterian, in Austin, Texas. The church posted the video in September 2019. He tells the assembled Christians to follow a prophetic voice like Muhammad, the Dalai Lama, Toni Morrison, or Mr. Rogers. James Talarico: “It...

DALLAS — Editor's note: The video published above is a previous WFAA report from July. Morgan Stanley plans to establish a new U.S. hub in Dallas, a project expected to create more than 3,800 jobs and bring $684 million in capital investment, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday. “Texas is the financial capital of America,” Abbott said in a statement welcoming the expansion. “Opportunity’s address is now Y’all Street.” The state has offered Morgan Stanley a $43.85 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant and a $40,000 bonus tied to jobs created for veterans. Dallas has also approved an incentive agreement that includes...

Costa Rica authorities handed over a Syrian national to the United States after his arrest last year on charges of running a human smuggling operation. The man, known by the last name Maklad, led a group that moved migrants from Egypt, Venezuela, and Guatemala through New Mexico between 2022 and 2025, according to Osvaldo Ramírez, who heads Interpol operations at the Judicial Investigation Agency. Officers captured the 39-year-old in May 2025 as he crossed into the country from Nicaragua. Ramírez shared details in a video briefing, confirming the transfer went smoothly. Maklad escaped the U.S. after agents there broke up...

This is absolutely ridiculous. First off the entire woke media dragged a kid, the Texas quarterback Manning, for laughing a fake video. They said he was condoning violence against women and treated him as like they treat President Trump. The "lighten up Francis" scene comes to mind. He's a young twenty something kid who plays football and will one day wear a super bowl ring and all he did was laugh at a funny fake video. And then they scrub the fake video from the internet. Censorship pure and simple. I'm very surprised that Grok will not help me find...

President Donald Trump will attend Saturday's college football game at Tennessee between No. 1 Texas and the No. 14 Volunteers, a source confirmed to CBS Sports' Richard Johnson. The noon Eastern showdown comes less than six weeks before November's midterm elections, and as the fate of the Protect College Sports Act hangs in the balance. Trump is a proponent of the PCSA, which would introduce a federal framework to the collegiate sports landscape, rife with chaos over issues of eligibility and compensation. However, the bill still faces legislative hurdles and has not been formally voted on in the House or...

Joel Webbon made the case in a 21 September episode of The NXR Podcast, arguing that universal suffrage puts conservatives at a political disadvantage when Democrats promise voters government benefits. Webbon titled his episode The Right Must Embrace Socialism To Win, laying out what he described as a problem created by modern democratic politics.