Would you buy a congressional campaign from this guy?

Texas News

‘Shamwow Guy’ drops cleaning supplies on Texas doorsteps as part of his run for congress

MAGA Republican Offer Vince Shlomi promises to ‘soak up the swamp’ if elected to represent a Central Texas district.

by Michael Karlis January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Texas News

Democrat running for Greg Abbott’s seat calls him ‘most corrupt governor’ in Texas history

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa cited a study showing Abbott awarded $1 billion in no-bid state contracts to political donors.

by Michael Karlis January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

Texas News

Senate hopeful Crockett tries to clarify remark about Latino voters at San Antonio stops

The Democratic U.S. rep took a whirlwind tour of SA Sunday, including stops at churches, an East Side restaurant and a Southtown taqueria.

by Michael Karlis January 12, 2026January 15, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks with attendees at the 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Texas News

Feds ask Ken Paxton campaign to explain more illegal donor contributions

Regulators flagged 16 contributions to the Texas Attorney General’s latest campaign filing in his Senate race that appear to violate federal rules.

by Sanford Nowlin January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (left) and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speak during the daily briefing in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025.

National News

Vouchers, patriotism and prayer: The Trump administration’s plan to remake public education

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is bringing about a new era in education — and perhaps the end of public schools as we know them.

by Nadia Sussman, ProPublicaJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

San Antonio News

Hundreds take to San Antonio’s streets for anti-ICE, anti-Trump protest

The demonstration was one of many occurring nationwide to decry the shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good by a masked ICE agent.

by Michael Karlis January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Texas News

After fallout, Texas A&M prof replaces Plato on syllabus with lecture on free speech

Students will now be required to read an article about academic freedom as part of his class.

by Michael Karlis January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

San Antonio News

Another anti-ICE protest planned for downtown San Antonio this Saturday

The demonstration comes as new details emerge in the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.

by Michael Karlis January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Politics & Elections

Senate hopeful Talarico says he’ll call for ban on sale of offensive military weapons to Israel

‘You can be a friend to Israel, but being a friend means holding your friend accountable,’ the Texas lawmaker said at a New Braunfels-area town hall.

by Michael Karlis January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County Judge primary debate between Nirenberg and Sakai set for next month

The debate will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Stable Hall.

by Michael Karlis January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio protesters voice outrage over ICE slaying of Minneapolis woman Renee Good

San Antonio Councilwoman Teri Castillo described the killing as ‘state violence,’ while U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro called ICE a ‘rogue organization.’

by Michael Karlis January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Texas A&M University is a public research university in College Station, Texas.

Texas News

Texas A&M bans woke, radical teachings of Greek philosopher Plato

Texas A&M’s Board of Regents in November passed sweeping reforms banning race and gender ideology ‘advocacy’ in lessons without prior approval.

by Michael Karlis January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to work from home following medical procedure

It’s not the first time the 70-year-old Democrat has dealt with medical issues during his first term as Bexar County Judge.

by Michael Karlis January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Texas News

MAGA-aligned South Texas congresswoman says undocumented workers need legal protections

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s comments come as the region’s construction industry warns it’s collapsing due to a lack of labor.

by Michael Karlis January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Texas News

Abbott orders Texas agencies to investigate purported childcare fraud

The Republican governor’s order comes after a DOJ investigation into such fraud in Minnesota — and despite his own claim the state has virtually no improper payments.

by Michael Karlis January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate and state Rep. James Talarico D-Austin, speaks at a campaign rally in McAllen on Sept. 27, 2025.

Texas News

James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid

The Democratic Senate hopeful’s campaign said virtually all the donations, 98%, were for $100 or less. Candidates must file updates by the end of the month.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio mayor calls on Abbott to opt into summer lunch program

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for the program, which helps impoverished parents feed their kids when school is out.

by Michael Karlis December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Cannabis News

Texas hemp business leaders applaud Trump’s executive order rescheduling cannabis

Even so, the White House’s move won’t affect Texas THC laws — at least, not immediately.

by Michael Karlis December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council expected to vote on Project Marvel land purchase

The Planning Commission last week unanimously voted to bring the potential purchase to the rest of City Council as early as January.

by Michael Karlis December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks to reporters May 26, 2023, a day before the Texas House voted to impeach him. He was later acquitted by the state Senate.

Texas News

Texas’ next top lawyer: What does the attorney general do and how has Paxton remade the office?

Texans will elect a new attorney general next year for the first time in over a decade. The office handles legal matters impacting everyday life and, currently, plays a leading role in the conservative movement.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 22, 2025December 22, 2025