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Dan Patrick Says Dade Phelan Intends to Kill School Choice Legislation Again
Patrick says Phelan refused to join him and Gov. Greg Abbott in a budget letter prioritizing school choice.
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Federal District Judge in Texas Blocks ATF’s Forced Reset Triggers Ban
A federal district judge in Fort Worth has blocked President Joe Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...
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Jury Acquits Christian Cited for Preaching at Fort Worth Stockyards
A Christian man cited for violating a city noise ordinance while preaching at the Fort Worth Stockyards has...
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Houston Mayor Whitmire Nominates New Fire Chief
On Friday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced that he would be appointing Thomas Muñoz, the acting director of the Office of Emergency Management, as the 37th Chief of the Houston Fire Department. Outgoing Fire Chief Sam Peña found out about the appointment in the...
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Texarkana Band Teacher Gets 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Students
A former educator will serve 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation crimes he committed while working as a band teacher at Texas High School in Texarkana Independent School District. Brandon Neil Sams, 48, was sentenced on July 16 after pleading guilty in...
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El Paso Border Patrol Expands Operations Targeting Transnational Criminal Organizations
Two new initiatives aim to target cartel operations and stop the flow of fentanyl across the southern border.
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Analysis: Moving on From McDade
If the governor and lieutenant governor seem done with the House speaker, it is because they know the chamber is, too.
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TxDOT’s $1.7 Billion Toll Road Buyout May Keep Tolls in Place
The State Highway 288 toll lanes were part of a public-private partnership agreement that was originally set to last 50 years.
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Texas Sues Biden Admin Over Contraceptives for Minors Without Parental Consent
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the new federal rule is an attack on parental rights.
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Dan Patrick Says Dade Phelan Intends to Kill School Choice Legislation Again
Patrick says Phelan refused to join him and Gov. Greg Abbott in a budget letter prioritizing school choice.
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Federal District Judge in Texas Blocks ATF’s Forced Reset Triggers Ban
A federal district judge in Fort Worth has blocked President Joe Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...
![Jury Acquits Christian Cited for Preaching at Fort Worth Stockyards](https://texasscorecard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fort-worth-clears-duante-newton.jpg)
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Jury Acquits Christian Cited for Preaching at Fort Worth Stockyards
A Christian man cited for violating a city noise ordinance while preaching at the Fort Worth Stockyards has...
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Houston Mayor Whitmire Nominates New Fire Chief
On Friday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced that he would be appointing Thomas Muñoz, the acting director of the Office of Emergency Management, as the 37th Chief of the Houston Fire Department. Outgoing Fire Chief Sam Peña found out about the appointment in the...
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Texarkana Band Teacher Gets 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Students
A former educator will serve 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation crimes he committed while working as a band teacher at Texas High School in Texarkana Independent School District. Brandon Neil Sams, 48, was sentenced on July 16 after pleading guilty in...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Biden’s Land Grab: What You Need to Know
Discover the latest update on Biden’s Land Grab in West Texas with this informative video. Learn how the US House is taking action to define the boundaries of this controversial initiative filed by Texas’ Jodey Arrington. Don’t miss out on understanding the implications of the 30 by 30 initiative.
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7/26/24 Renegade Dade Phelan Is At It Again
-Dan Patrick Says Dade Phelan Intends to Kill School Choice Legislation Again
-TxDOT’s $1.7 Billion Toll Road Buyout May Keep Tolls in Place
-Texarkana Band Teacher Gets 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Students
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The Leftists Won’t Even Allow You To Drive The Cars You Want
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jay Beeber is the Executive Director of Policy at the National Motorists Association. They are dedicated to protecting American drivers against the tyranny of the anti-car movement.
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A Zeal for being Zealous?
For better or worse, zealots change the world.
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7.26.2024: Border Czar Harris faces new scrutiny.
U.S. House Condemns Kamala Harris for Border Failures… Kamala Harris Repeatedly Lied in Houston Speech to...
COMMENTARY
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Pro-life Advocates Protested GOP’s New Stance on Abortion Outside the RNC
It was the first time in four decades the GOP platform failed to include language supporting federal protection for unborn children.
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Y’All Answered: Will Democrats Support Harris?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
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Gas & Groceries – Taking the Fight to America’s Voters
When Americans must choose between paying the rent or feeding their kids, the country is ready for a new direction.
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Y’All Answered: Biden on the Ballot?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.