Texas Speaker Gives Vague Apology for ‘Hurtful’ Things Said
The Texas House speaker is apologizing to lawmakers for "embarrassing" and "hurtful" things he said on a secretly-recorded conversation with a hardline conservative activist.
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Authorities: Missing Texas Man Was Eaten by His Own Dogs
The aggressive dogs stopped the family from entering the victim's property, and posed problems for deputies.
Did Beto O’Rourke’s Staff Use Campaign Money to Help Migrants in El Paso?
A controversial right-wing activist published yet another "sting" video which left out significant relevant information.
Does Texas Law Prevent Women from Voting Due to ID Requirements?
A years-old meme exaggerates the consequences of a controversial voter ID law.
Trailing in Polls, O’Rourke Lays into Cruz in Texas Debate
Democrat Beto O'Rourke abandoned his usual message of unity and optimism and laid into Ted Cruz, hoping to reverse polls that show him fading against the Republican incumbent.
Officials: 4 Men Remain Missing in West Texas Flooding
Rescue crews in boats and helicopters are searching for several people missing since heavy rain washed away a recreational vehicle park in a small West Texas city.
Flyers Found on Texas Police Cars Test Negative for Fentanyl
One officer reportedly became ill after coming into contact with a paper printed with information from a group alleging covert government mind-control operations.
South Texas Deputy Arrested on Allegation of Child Sexual Assault
The sheriff's deputy threatened the child's mother with deportation if she reported him, authorities said.
5 Dead After SUV Chased by Border Patrol Crashes in South Texas
The incident comes amid heightened tensions over the treatment of immigrants at the southern border.
Did Bernie Sanders Support Dumping Nuclear Waste in a ‘Poor Latino Community’?
A conservative group's Facebook meme gets some basic facts right but leaves out important context.
Conspiracy Hoaxer ‘Side Thorn’ Arrested on Federal Weapons Charge
Robert Ussery, who has for months harassed victims and loved ones of the Sutherland Springs church shooting, was once again taken into custody.
Conspiracy Theories Immediately Appear After Santa Fe School Shooting
Some inevitably claimed the Friday morning attack was a "false flag," while others rushed to conclusions about the suspect's motivations.
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Did an 11-Year-Old Girl Shoot and Kill ‘Illegal Aliens’ Burglarizing Her Home?
The fake story of two undocumented immigrants burglarizing a home and being killed by a little girl with a shotgun is more than a decade old.
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Did Tanya McDowell Get 5 Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School While Felicity Huffman Got 14 Days?
Memes comparing Tanya McDowell to various school-related criminal cases surface frequently.
Is This a Photo of Two Whales Beneath the Samuel De Champlain Bridge?
Digital editing can create some surreal looking scenes.
Did 41 Percent of Trump Supporters Favor Bombing a Fictional City from ‘Aladdin’?
Public Policy Polling found that a surprising percentage of voters advocated attacking a non-existent city from a Disney film.