Whataburger Becomes Texas Politics Staple
March 17, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via Houston Chronicle

Whataburger, the iconic Texas burger chain, cements its spot in state politics with back-to-back viral moments that scream Lone Star grit. A manager heroically fends off an attacker using a trash can lid, showcasing real American self-defense without waiting for big government to save the day. Days later, President Trump drops in unannounced at a Corpus Christi location after an energy speech alongside GOP Senate hopefuls Sen. John Cornyn, AG Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt, ordering No. Read more about this...