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Operation Lone Star Cracks Down On Criminal Trespassing
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Trump Reacts to Leaked Audio: ‘All I Know Is I Did Nothing Wrong’
Donald Trump reacted Tuesday to the leaked audio obtained by CNN that allegedly is a crucial…
WATCH: Patriot Front-Like Characters Get Swarmed and Unmasked, Brawl Ensues
We’re now in a time where we see all kinds of hoaxes, false flags, and now,…
Russia Faces Either a Military Mutiny or Coup D’Etat From Wagner PMC Boss Prigozhin
Earlier Friday, Wagner Group PMC chieftain Yevgeny Prigozhin accused Russian Defense Minister Sergei “the Plywood Marshall”…
Media Press to Learn Who Helped With Santos’ Bond, End up With Egg on Faces
I don’t know about you, but I will miss Rep. George Santos. If Joe Biden weren’t…
The Lie-Able Sources Podcast: Hunter & Gabbers, Chyron Controversy, and Racial Mixed Results
Your source to mainline mainstream media misdeeds and malarky. The Hunter Biden indictment has been a…
State of Texas: ‘I’m leaving Texas,’ LGBTQ policies push some to look for an exit
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott held a ceremony Thursday afternoon to sign legislation he says…
SCAM ALERT: SAPD warns of callers posing as police, demanding money
SAN ANTONIO – Scam callers are targeting San Antonio residents, claiming they’re under investigation by the…
‘Consistent history of wrongdoing’: SA City Council spurns Wells Fargo over scandals, penalties
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio City Council declined Wells Fargo’s card Thursday as it voted…
Prove Me Wrong: CNN’s ‘Fact-Checking’ Division Has Hit Rock Bottom
We’ve written many times about how CNN’s “fact-checking” division led by Daniel Dale has so little…
From Journalists to Influencers: The News Landscape Is Getting a Makeover
Trust in the media is at all time lows, according to several studies and surveys that…
The E. Jean Carroll Case Against Donald Trump Bursts Back Onto the Scene
A New York judge has ruled in favor of E. Jean Carroll, allowing her to amend…
Broadway ‘Actress’ Accidentally Hands Ron DeSantis a Gift During Tony Awards Broadcast
As the GOP 2024 presidential primary campaign season kicks into extra high gear, many of the…
Activision drops hammer on Call of Duty gamer for undermining Pride by wanting to protect little kids
“Call of Duty” is a first-person shooter video game where players get to — you guessed…
12 On Your Side: Best sunscreens, Boppy warning, renters beware, mail-order meats
I hope your summer is off to a great start. If you’re headed to the pool,…
Putin’s War, Weeks 66 and 67. The Offensive Starts
My apologies for not pushing out an update last week. I was away with family. As…
Media Literacy in Schools: Empowering Students or Indoctrination in Disguise?
This is a good one. California’s government is currently considering two bills that, if passed, would…
Hilarity Ensues After CNN Drops ‘Bombshell’ Report of Meeting Between Ron DeSantis, Clarence Thomas
Though their exact positions on the list are unknown, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Florida…
These Green Books Are Poisonous—and May Be on a Shelf Near You
There are poisonous books—the Communist Manifesto, or Mein Kampf for example—and then there are books that are literally…
Tipsy Traveler Calls Out Crossword Clues on Stalled Train Turning a Gloomy Car into Smiling Community–WATCH
A tipsy crossword enthusiast was caught on camera transforming the ‘gloomy mood’ of delayed train passengers…
Shark Attack App Uses AI to Forecast and Detect Risk for Swimmers at 89% Accuracy
A sophisticated app generates shark attack “forecasts” using artificial intelligence. The developers are taking advantage of…
New York Post Reveals How Biden WH Is Punishing Them – Again – for Their Hunter Biden Coverage
After the New York Post’s blockbuster October 2020 story about the Hunter Biden laptop emails broke,…
‘Lying With a Specific Purpose’: Tucker Carlson Comes out Swinging in First Speech Since Fox Departure
It’s not hyperbolic to suggest that Tucker Carlson‘s seemingly abrupt departure from Fox News and his…
Trans Activists Disrupt Proceedings in Texas Capitol, Police Deliver a Decisive Response
Joe Biden and most of the Democrats seem to be all in on the trans misnomer…
State of Texas: Uvalde families wait hours to speak on bill to raise age for buying semi-automatic guns
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In an overnight hearing, families of victims of the Uvalde school shooting gave…
OUPD: The University of Oklahoma campus secure after alert sent about ‘active shooter’
UPDATE: 10:57 p.m. The University of Oklahoma Police Department has canceled the ‘active shooter’ alert and…
Sandy Hook family’s attorney calls for sanctions against Alex Jones’ legal team over motion for new trial
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Attorneys representing the family of a Sandy Hook shooting victim are facing off…
State of Texas: After shootings, lawmakers push plans to make schools safer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A special committee formed after last year’s school shooting at Robb Elementary in…
Trump speaks at his first major rally of the presidential election in Waco
WACO (Nexstar) — Months after announcing his third bid for the White House, former President Donald…
Ride-share driver helps SAPD arrest two identity theft suspects, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A ride-share driver helped San Antonio police arrest two suspects Monday morning. The…
Dallas Has a Problem With ‘Zombie’ Astroturf Groups
This piece is part of Special Correspondent Steven Monacellis’ reporting on extremist groups masquerading as grassroots,…
The ‘Dallas Express’: Your Go-To Source for Right-Wing, Astroturf News
This piece is part of Special Correspondent Steven Monacellis’ reporting on extremist groups masquerading as grassroots,…
Another former Houston Texan pleads guilty in ex-NFL players’ health insurance scam
Corey Bradford was one of eight ex-NFL players charged with submitting fake claims for rehab therapy…
‘He Gets Us’ Ad Sponsors Don’t Believe in the Jesus They’re Selling
This year’s Super Bowl included two commercials selling a loving, human Jesus Christ with the tagline…
Tasty Burgers and Steaks Made of Mycelium Are New Healthy Food Alternative to Plant-Based Meats
In an effort to renew alternatives to meat in the wake of collapsing shares and sales…
Artificial Intelligence ‘Can Help Spot Early Signs of Cancer in Chest X-Rays’
Artificial intelligence can help spot early signs of cancer in chest x-rays, according to a new…
Federal Judge in Florida Blocks Biden’s Use of ‘Humanitarian Parole’ Program for Noncitizens
Federal Judge T. Kent Wetherell said the Biden administration has “turned the Southwest Border into a…
Financial impropriety allegations swirl around companies behind San Antonio hospital closure
San Antonio’s healthcare-starved South Side is on the cusp of losing a hospital. The loss of…
San Antonio foster nonprofit was closed for being ‘immediate risk’ to child safety
The state paid $2 million a year to Texas Foster Care and Adoption Services (TFCAS) for…
Thousands of Texans’ drivers license numbers were stolen. Here’s what to do if you were impacted
At least 3,000 Texans will begin to be notified this week that their drivers license… //…
Thousands of Texans’ drivers license numbers were stolen. Here’s what to do if you were impacted
At least 3,000 Texans will begin to be notified this week that their drivers license… //…
Politicians say they’ll stop fentanyl smugglers. Experts say new drug war won’t work
President Biden said this weekend that he wants to launch a “major surge to stop fentanyl…
The Best Super Bowl Ads Were Funny, Heartwarming, and Celebrity-Filled (LOOK)
There’s something for everyone at the Super Bowl, sport, the halftime show, and of course, the…
Hill Country man who secretly recorded guests sentenced to one year in jail
KENDALL COUNTY, Texas – A Hill Country property owner who used a hidden camera to secretly…
1 Round Rock ISD teacher finds secret to keeping students engaged
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you walk into Shawn Sieber’s classroom on the second floor of Westwood…
‘Fiduciary Responsibility’: The Two Words at the Center of the ESG Fight in Texas
The table is set for a second wave of legislation taking aim at ESG in the…
San Antonio woman claims local bank gave her $200 in counterfeit bills
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman is warning others to count their money before they…
This wasn’t the first Chinese balloon over the U.S. Why were the others ignored?
Given the hullabaloo over the Chinese surveillance balloon, you’d think something like this never happened before. …
Behemoth Bills and Bureaucracies: Texas’ Unique, Cumbersome Sunset Review Process
The process is cumbersome and takes up to or more than a year to review each…
The most shocking things Andre McDonald said during his trial confession about killing wife, disposing of her body
SAN ANTONIO – Many people watching the trial of Andre McDonald were already surprised when he…
5 ways to avoid being ripped off by a contractor
Earlier this month we introduced you to a Canyon Lake property owner who was out nearly…
Wanted man with multiple felony convictions arrested again near Converse, deputies say
SAN ANTONIO – A man with a lengthy criminal record and several active warrants was arrested…
Affidavit: Kayla Kelley recently learned man she was dating was married; vehicle found burned
Kelley’s body was found earlier this week not far from Ocastor Ferguson’s house, the man police…
Mexico’s Testosterone Shortage Puts Trans Men at Risk
This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Global Press Journal is an award-winning international news…
Conspiracy-Peddling Mayor Who Fondled Drunk Stepsister Loses Defamation Lawsuit
The far-right mayor of Colleyville, Bobby Lindamood, has cemented a number of deeply embarrassing facts about…
3 ways to avoid clicking on malicious links
VERIFY viewers reach out to us often about emails they get, or website links that might…
Brothers sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for alleged scams using dating sites, officials say
According to court documents, the Orjis and their co-defendants preyed on elderly victims, many of whom…
Grand jury to decide whether Houston taqueria vigilante will be charged for fatally shooting robber
HOUSTON – Houston police have identified and questioned a man who fatally shot a robber at…
Sheriff: Hays CISD student dies from fentanyl overdose days into 2023
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday its first fentanyl overdose…
Texas DSHS to airdrop wildlife rabies vaccine bait across the state
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, the Texas Department of State Health Services said it would begin…
Texas’ new secretary of state Jane Nelson takes office
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas has a new “chief election officer.” Secretary of State Jane Nelson was…
Scams continue to target Texas attorneys
Update 12/9/22: We received a report of more scams. An attorney was targeted by three scams.…
College scam mastermind Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison
For years, Singer paid off exam administrators to inflate test scores and bribed coaches to say…
Damar Hamlin fundraiser: What’s real and how to spot a scam
Millions of donations are pouring into a toy drive fundraiser set up by Buffalo Bills safety…
Barrientes Vela sentencing scheduled to resume Tuesday, conclude this week
SAN ANTONIO – The sentencing of convicted ex-Bexar County constable Michelle Barrientes Vela is scheduled to…
Two Texas businessmen pitched Trump on plan to overturn 2020 election, Jan. 6 report reveals
Morgan Warstler and John S. Robison, who have ties with former Gov. Rick Perry, met the…
Trump tax audits required by IRS were delayed, panel says
Lawmakers said they expect to release six years of tax returns for Trump and eight affiliated…
Browns top Texans, 27-14, in Deshaun Watson’s return to Houston
It was Deshaun Watson's first time to play in a regular season game for the Browns.
Special report: ‘Dirty Deeds’ investigation reveals how house thieves exploit system failures
Chapter 1 ‘Literally impossible’ to stop fraud Chapter 2…
Elon Musk’s Tesla Gigafactory Built on Wage Theft and Safety Violations, Texas Workers Allege
On Tuesday, the Austin-based nonprofit Workers Defense Project announced it was filing complaints with the federal…
No, most postage stamps being sold at a major discount aren’t real. This is a scam.
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A significant discount on stamps…
Twitter faces showdown with EU over toxic content
Musk’s style of making ad hoc changes won’t fly under the new European rulebook, experts said.…
West Texas parents are suing their schools over racism as others demand action over antisemitic bullying
School leaders have said they don't tolerate racism and that they regularly train teachers how to…
Elon Musk relaunches Twitter Blue, the subscription that includes checkmarks
Updated December 12, 2022 at 3:11 PM ET Twitter relaunched its Twitter Blue subscription service on…
Elon Musk set to relaunch Twitter Blue with higher price for iPhone users
Updated December 12, 2022 at 12:22 PM ET Twitter has said it will relaunch a service…
Elon Musk relaunches Twitter Blue with higher price for iPhone users
Updated December 12, 2022 at 12:22 PM ET Twitter has said it will relaunch a service…
It’s true that President Biden has not visited the US-Mexico border since taking office
Biden has faced criticism for not making any public appearances at the southern border since becoming…
Online child predators: The rise of these criminals, the vigilantes trying to catch them and the legal battle that follows
There were more reports of child sexual exploitation made to the National Center for Missing and…
Scammers banking on you sharing that heartbreaking Facebook post
Facebook scams, where someone asks you to share an often heartbreaking or attention-grabbing post, are on…
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating…
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating…
Two women who allege they were stalked and harassed using AirTags are suing Apple
Two women are suing Apple over its AirTags, claiming the trackers made it easier for them…
There’s no $150 Kroger coupon — this is a scam
A VERIFY viewer asked if Kroger is really giving away a free $150 coupon for the…
Swipe right to identify a new galaxy
With a little bit of training, you could help identify new galaxies. That’s the idea behind…
No, USA TODAY did not report Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘killed nearly 3,000 monkeys’
Fake screenshots falsely claim the newspaper published an article saying animal testing of the brain implants…
12 Days of Scams How scammers swindle holiday shoppers out of money
The Better Business Bureau compiled a ‘naughty list’ of 12-holiday scams. BBB provides tips to keep…
Twitter’s chaos could make political violence worse outside of the U.S.
Impersonators paying for blue “verified” checkmarks. A decimated team of workers enforcing rules against hate speech…
Man seen at rapper TakeOff’s shooting charged with possessing a weapon
Prosecutors and defense attorneys reiterated in court that Cameron Joshua is not accused of firing a…
Police investigating thefts at multiple Buddhist temples throughout North Texas
Police said $38,000 was stolen from the Buddhist temple in White Settlement using diversionary theft tactics…
Texas judge rules Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook parents full $49 million in defamation case
The judge opted not to apply a $750,000 cap Texas imposes on punitive damages, questioning its…
It’s no trick; Merriam-Webster says ‘gaslighting’ is the word of the year
NEW YORK — “Gaslighting” — mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful — is Merriam-Webster’s word of…
What is ‘gaslighting’? Merriam-Webster’s word of the year has long history
Lookups for the word on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before, but something…
Trinity falls to Mary Hardin-Baylor 24-17 in second round of Division III playoffs
SAN ANTONIO – Despite a 17-point second half, Trinity could not overcome a 10-point halftime deficit…
Supporting families with Autism Spectrum Disorder during the holidays
An expert from BlueSprig Pediatrics shares how to be supportive to those on the spectrum around…
Don’t fall for a delivery text scam this Black Friday
You should definitely think twice before you click that “delivery notification” link. Whether you’re a Black…
‘There’s a lot of division’ What has happened to ‘Uvalde Strong’?
Just as the paint on downtown ‘Uvalde Strong’ signs has faded or disappeared, some residents say…
Researchers are developing a fentanyl vaccine that could reduce overdoses and relapses
University of Houston researchers are looking into a new way to prevent opioid relapse, overdoses and…
‘It is not a free-for-all out there’: North Texas police chase policies vary by department
North Texas has seen a recent spike in police chases. At least ten have made the…
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to federal prison
The Chrisleys, who gained fame on the show “Chrisley Knows Best,” were convicted in June on…
Trump lashes out at special prosecutor announcement, says he will not ‘partake’
"For six years I have been going through this, and I am not going to go…
Holiday season warning: Scammers heading to social media to catch their targets, BBB says
As of November 2022, online shopping scam reports to the BBB Scam Tracker remain just under…
Suspect arrested, faces several charges in deadly police chase that killed Grand Prairie officer
Colbie Hoffman, 22, has been charged with evading arrest and detention causing death and tampering with…
Hide your valuables or police might give you an ‘F’
It’s the time of year when thieves can hit the jackpot casing parking lots. Police are…
San Antonio, Dallas men indicted for attempting to smuggle weapons, ammunition into Mexico, DOJ says
DEL RIO, Texas – A San Antonio man and a Dallas man are facing a lengthy…
Workers who built Tesla Gigafactory in Austin accuse employers of wage theft, OSHA violations
Get TPR’s best stories of the day and a jump start to the weekend with the…
Group messages over social media for Amazon jobs are scams
Scammers are messaging groups of 50 strangers on Twitter and other platforms offering fake jobs they…
Grand Prairie officer killed in line of duty after losing control in chase, police say
The Grand Prairie Police Department said officer Brandon Paul Tsai passed away after being involved in…
‘We mourn with you’: North Texas police departments mourn loss of Grand Prairie officer
The Grand Prairie Police Department said officer Brandon Paul Tsai passed away after being involved in…
Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
No, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly is not making insulin free
An account impersonating Eli Lilly used the new subscription-based Twitter Blue checkmark to make a fake…
‘A good chance Twitter will not survive’: Musk ends remote work as staff quit, advertisers step back
Elon Musk emailed Twitter employees, ordering them to return to the office immediately and warning of…