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Texas AG Investigates Mars Company for Deceptive Practices Over Artificial Dyes
Ken Paxton is encouraging Mars to “fulfill its 2016 pledge to get rid of these toxic ingredients.”
Texas City ISD Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
A high school teacher and coach at Texas City Independent School District was arrested Tuesday on charges of...
Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Republican State Rep. Steve Toth has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for Texas’...
New Execution Date Set for Child Killer After House Lawmakers’ Delay Attempt
After an attempt by some lawmakers to delay his execution last year, a new date has been set for convicted child murderer Robert Roberson. A state district judge on Wednesday scheduled Roberson’s execution for October 16, following a request by the Texas attorney...
Lorena ISD Trustees Reject Another Retaliation Complaint From Mom of Special-Needs Student
Elected trustees in Lorena Independent School District dismissed a second complaint brought by a mother who accused administrators of retaliating against her after she advocated for her special-needs child. Following a closed-door hearing Monday night, the school...
New York Clerk Refuses To Enforce Texas’ Penalty Against Abortionist
A New York-based doctor provided a Texas woman with abortion-inducing drugs, killing the unborn child and hospitalizing the mother.
Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk
There were virtually no consequences when Democrats fled in 2021.
Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
A spokesperson for the flood control district said the discrepancy claims “are inaccurate and based on misinterpretations.”
Petition to Recall Texas City Mayor Nears Certification Threshold
If the petition reaches 1,200 signatures, it will be certified by the city.
Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Potential Noncitizen Voters
More than 100 potential cases of illegal voting are under investigation.
City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
The proposal comes as the Legislature is set to consider local spending caps.
Texas Supreme Court Overturns $90 Million Lawsuit in Favor of Trucking Company
Before it was decided, the case inspired calls to reform trucking law.
Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994.
Texas AG Investigates Mars Company for Deceptive Practices Over Artificial Dyes
Ken Paxton is encouraging Mars to “fulfill its 2016 pledge to get rid of these toxic ingredients.”
Texas City ISD Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
A high school teacher and coach at Texas City Independent School District was arrested Tuesday on charges of...
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Republican State Rep. Steve Toth has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for Texas’...
New Execution Date Set for Child Killer After House Lawmakers’ Delay Attempt
After an attempt by some lawmakers to delay his execution last year, a new date has been set for convicted child murderer Robert Roberson. A state district judge on Wednesday scheduled Roberson’s execution for October 16, following a request by the Texas attorney...
Lorena ISD Trustees Reject Another Retaliation Complaint From Mom of Special-Needs Student
Elected trustees in Lorena Independent School District dismissed a second complaint brought by a mother who accused administrators of retaliating against her after she advocated for her special-needs child. Following a closed-door hearing Monday night, the school...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Murder Suspect Granted Bond After Harris County Prosecutors Miss Deadline
An Afghan national accused of murder has been granted a personal recognizance bond after prosecutors failed to meet the deadline to indict him.
7.17.2025: Investigating Mars.
Paxton Investigates Snack Company for Deceptive Practices… New Execution Date Set for Child Killer… New York...
Special Session and Campaign Finance Update
Today we look into what insights conservatives can gain from the latest dump of campaign finance reports,...
7/16/25 New Execution Date Set for Child Killer
- New Execution Date Set for Convicted Child Killer After Lawmakers’ Delay Attempt - Texas AG Investigates...
President Trump Forced Fake-Republicans To Do One Right Thing
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Elon Musk tells X users that they are the media now. One of the most...
7.16.2025: Quorum busters?
Special Session Agenda Revives Democrats' Quorum-Busting Talk… Attorney General Launches Investigation Into...
7/15/25 Could Texas Democrats Break Quorum Again?
- Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk - Texas Counties Have...
Deadly Texas Floods: Is DEI to Blame? We Investigate
As Texas recovers from the deadly July 4th flooding, Charlie Kirk is in hot water for suggesting that the...
AG Ken Paxton Speaks In The Wake Of The Deadly Texas Floods
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton.