HOUSTON, Texas — The Lone Star State is the most economically free state in the nation, according to a new report released by the Fraser Institute. The ranking took into account the size of government, taxes, red tape, and labor market freedom. The
A couple trying to smuggle 80 pounds of cocaine were arrested on Thursday while trying pass through Texas’ Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint. The drugs had an estimated street value of $2.5 million, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The man and woman
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19-year-old Jessica Chambers, a likable cheerleader and softball player, was covered in flammable liquid and set on fire. She died as a result of the incident, which occurred in a small Alabama town. So far police reportedly have very few leads
HOUSTON, Texas — In 2013 Texas passed the Merry Christmas Law, which allows teachers and students to openly celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah at school without fear of retribution. Now other states appear to be following in Texas’ footsteps with the introduction of
Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert said on the House floor this week that Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber was calling Democrats — not Republicans — stupid for voting for the healthcare bill. Controversy engulfed Gruber earlier this year after videos surfaced showing him bragging
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, a former media darling who could do no wrong, has lost most of her support following a weak campaign and crushing loss in the state’s gubernatorial race. Her loss,
HOUSTON, Texas — Some Texans are seeing gas drop below $2 a gallon as Saudi Arabia continues to inundate the U.S. with cheap oil. The first gas station in the U.S. to offer such a low price was in Oklahoma
State Representatives from Texas are making it known that students, parents, teachers, and staff are allowed to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in public schools. Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) and Richard Raymond (D-Laredo) passed the Merry Christmas Law last year so that
Border Patrol agents in Texas’ Laredo Sector recently seized $7.5 million in drugs during two busts. Three suspects were apprehended as a result. On Saturday, agents confiscated more than 150 pounds of liquid methamphetamine; the drugs, which were hidden in a pickup truck,
HOUSTON, Texas — While 95 percent of U.S. Border Patrol agents are men, officials are taking steps to increase the number of female agents. Border Patrol recently posted a job listing for new agents that is “restricted to female applicants only.” The pay is $39,012.00
HOUSTON, Texas — A crackdown by Mexican immigration officials along the nation’s southern border appears to have yielded major results before the U.S. 2014 midterm elections. Amid the U.S. border crisis of summer 2014, Mexico implemented an initiative along its southern
Media Matters has long advertised to the public a commitment to fighting misinformation on the internet, but lately the group seems to be creating misinformation of its own. The nonprofit generally targets Republicans and is regularly cited by pundits and news outlets. More recently, the group engaged in
Angela Box, a third grade public school teacher in the Houston area, is resigning after wishing that Ebola would “take out Obama.” On a conservative public access television show, “Tommy’s Garage,” Box asked, “Can’t Ebola just take one for the team
The Chinese economy recently overtook the U.S. to become the largest in the world, in terms of national economic output. The latest numbers pertaining to the world economy were released by the International Monetary Fund, showing that when national economic output
A Texas cop has resigned after putting a woman in a choke hold. The incident was caught on video. The incident took place in a Whataburger parking lot in August. Corpus Christi Senior Officer Jerry Lockhart and Officer Gary Witherspoon questioned Lanessa Espinosa
A Pennsylvania man could soon be facing federal charges for posing as a decorated army ranger on Black Friday. Ryan Berk, a purple heart recipient, captured the “phony” ranger on video at the Oxford Valley Mall. According to a local Fox affiliate,
Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert made a strong appeal to defund President Obama’s “unconstitutional amnesty.” Speaking to a crowd on Wednesday, Gohmert said the the U.S. must learn from history. “History has happened, and we either learn from it or repeat it,” Gohmert
Texas Governor Rick Perry said the Obama Administration’s actions on immigration have effectively placed a “neon sign” on the border, inviting more illegal immigrants to enter the United States. “As i have reiterated over the years, without border security immigration
About 100 human brains have mysteriously disappeared from the University of Texas (UT) at Austin campus. One of the missing brains belonged to Charles Whitman, the man who killed 16 people on the UT campus in 1966. 28 years ago, 200
While Ebola may not be dominating the news cycle anymore, some 1,400 individuals are currently being actively monitored for the deadly virus in the United States. The 1,400 individuals are “being monitored because they came from one of the four countries with
Border Patrol agents, in conjunction with Laredo police officers, arrested two illegal aliens previously convicted of first-degree murder. The two men were apprehended on November 24, after illegally re-entering the United States, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
While being robbed at gunpoint, Houston man Dr. Victor Ho told his assailants that if they turned themselves in he would pay for their education. Ho lives in a well-to-do neighborhood, according to Today.com. He was surprised to pull into
It appears that several Texas towns may be following the footsteps of Denton, the gas and oil city that voted to ban fracking in November. Reno, Texas, has taken the first steps to put such a ban in place. Last year the
Oliver Friedfeld, a Georgetown University (GU) senior, penned an oped last week in which he argued that he deserved to be robbed at gunpoint due to his “privilege.” Friedfeld is a student at the university’s School of Foreign Service, a top-ranking
As ride-share services like Uber and Lyft continue to pose a significant threat to traditional cab businesses, consumers may soon have yet another travel option: Jitney. Jitney is already operating in the San Francisco Bay area. Its services are much
HOUSTON, Texas — An off-duty Texas deputy reportedly shot a woman in the head during what appeared to be a road rage incident. The deputy, Kenneth Caplan, has been charged with aggravated assault in relation to the incident, which occurred
In response to the Ebola outbreak, President Obama’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now requiring all airline passengers from afflicted nations to fly into one of five U.S. airports. The DHS, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control
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Oliver Friedfeld, a senior at Georgetown University (GU) and his roommate were recently mugged at gun point — but Frieldfeld says he deserved it because of his “privilege.” In an oped for the GU newspaper, The Hoya, Friedfeld wrote that he “can
Thanksgiving week was no time to celebrate for the numerous drug smugglers caught with hundreds of pounds of marijuana by Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border. During the past week, agents seized about 800 pounds of marijuana and four
A drunk driver was charged with a second degree felony after being involved in a head-on collision with a deputy near the Texas-Mexico border. 43-year-old Arturo Hernandez faces several intoxication assault charges, according to the McAllen Monitor. Authorities claim Hernandez crashed
As Texas’ humming gas industry has created demand for attorneys with certain skill sets — in response to this need in the market, a law institute focused on gas and law is being launched in South Texas. On Wednesday, Houston’s South
Ferguson protesters are throwing bottles and fireworks at law enforcement, according to the St. Louis Police Department. The violent protests intensified following the announcement that a grand jury will not indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, who fatally shot 18-year-old
Following the announcement that a grand jury will not indict Officer Darren Wilson — who fatally shot black teen Mike Brown — Reverend Al Sharpton spoke to a crowd near Ferguson, Missouri. Sharpton told the riled up crowd that the
While Americans have been enjoying cheap gas during recent weeks, the falling price of oil may have bleak implications for the state of Texas. In an effort to push Texas out of the worldwide energy market space, Saudi Arabia has
A University City, Missouri police officer has been shot following the announcement that police officer Darren Wilson — who fatally shot black teen Michael Brown — will not be indicted, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. A U.
Following the grand jury’s decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson — who fatally shot black teen Mike Brown — live shots were fired several times on the ground in Ferguson, Missouri. Christian Hartsock, a videographer working with Breitbart News,
