President Donald Trump speaks during a White House press conference.

Assclown Alert: Stepping up for more abuse from Daddy Trump with Texas Republicans

During the reality-show president’s time in office, the GOP resembles one of those families neighbors whisper about behind drawn curtains.

by Sanford Nowlin May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

rom left: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn speaks to supporters in Corpus Christi on May 22, 2026. Texas Attorney General Paxton attends a rally in San Antonio on May 21, 2026.

Texas News

Rallies, ad blitzes and a Trump endorsement: inside the final days of the Cornyn-Paxton runoff

Nearly 14 months and $135 million later, Texas’ blockbuster Republican Senate primary will finally be decided Tuesday.

By Gabby Birenbaum, Kayla Guo and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribueMay 23, 2026May 23, 2026

Texas News

Analysis: Let’s observe a moment of silence for John Cornyn’s crushed hopes and dreams

Don’t look now, but the Texas senior senator is waving at you sheepishly from the cuck chair.

by Stephanie Koithan May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Texas News

Sen. John Cornyn sucks up yet again with proposed renaming of Texas highway after Trump

The senator proposed renaming the roadway ‘Trump Highway’ days before he heads into a May 26 runoff with Ken Paxton — likely as a bid for an 11th hour endorsement.

by Stephanie Koithan May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

News

Physical border wall reappears on map of Texas’ beloved Big Bend National Park

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol quietly updated its map Tuesday to show portions of a physical border wall in the national park again, directly contradicting prior assurances from officials.

by Stephanie Koithan April 22, 2026April 23, 2026

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, left, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, right, have advanced to a Republican primary runoff election for U.S. Senate after neither secured more than 50% of the vote in the March 3rd primary.

Texas News

Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump still on sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff

The president could still weigh in over the next seven weeks. But his inaction before last month’s dropout deadline has only hardened the rivalry.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro speaks during an event.

Texas News

Congressman Castro slams Trump’s ‘illegal war’ as U.S. searches for crew of plane downed by Iran

The San Antonio congressman also says he’s voting no on Trump’s historic $1.5 trillion military funding request.

by Michael Karlis April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Texas News

Judge rules Trump illegally canceled immigration status of 900,000 who followed entry guidelines

The landmark federal ruling restores the status of those who sought asylum through the CBP One app before the White House abruptly canceled it last April.

by Stephanie Koithan April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez speaks at a campaign event.

News

San Antonio Democratic lawmaker tells Trump ‘Chinga tu madre’ over war in Iran

State Sen. Roland Gutierrez’s comments come as oil hovers around $100 a barrel, leading to a 17% jump in San Antonio gasoline prices.

by Michael Karlis March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Texas News

Abbott-endorsed honey dealer bids Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller adieu

After more than a decade as the state’s farmer-in-chief, the ag commish saw his GOP primary opponent announce a rare toppling of a statewide incumbent, thanks to the governor’s kingmaking.

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

Texas News

Report: Trump likely to endorse Sen. John Cornyn in GOP runoff

Though Trump wants the candidate he doesn’t endorse to immediately drop from the race, Texas AG Ken Paxton says, ‘I’m staying in.’

by Stephanie Koithan March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Texas News

In leaked audio, Ted Cruz says he told Trump he’s going to lose House, Senate and ‘get impeached every week’

Trump’s reported response: ‘F–k you, Ted.’

by Stephanie Koithan January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Immigration

Anti-Trump protest slated for San Antonio City Hall this week

The protest, organized by an array of progressive groups, is part of a “national day of action” marking the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

by Michael Karlis January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

"Behavior is very contagious to young impressionable people," Joe Rogan recently opined on his podcast.

Bad Takes

Beware the motives of Joe Rogan and others who dismiss the importance of activism

Mass movements often compel elected officials to act when they otherwise wouldn’t.

by Kevin Sanchez January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Reeking of desperation? No, not John Cornyn!

Texas News

News Quiz: How far will John Cornyn debase himself for Trump’s endorsement?

Take the ‘Please Notice Me, Dear Leader’ dignity-defiling pop quiz and see!

by Sanford Nowlin January 14, 2026January 16, 2026

Texas News

Despite Cornyn’s groveling, Trump tells senator he’s not ready to endorse his reelection bid

‘I said, “Mr. President, this race would be over if you decided to endorse,”‘ Cornyn said as the clock runs down.

by Stephanie Koithan January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Music Stories & Interviews

George Strait, others receive Kennedy Center medal from Trump at Oval Office ceremony

The White House honored the San Antonio country star along with disco queen Gloria Gaynor, action star Sylvester Stallone, rock band KISS and others.

by Stephanie Koithan December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

President Donald Trump isn't happy with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.

San Antonio News

Trump has meltdown over Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he just pardoned

In an online screed, Trump accused the South Texas congressman of continuing to ‘work with the same Radical Left Scum’ in the Democratic Party.

by Sanford Nowlin December 7, 2025December 7, 2025

Texas News

Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power

Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.

By Zach Despart, the Texas Tribune and ProPublicaNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025