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US Rep. Babin Pushes to Block Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens
President Trump clarified the definition of “birthright citizenship” in a Monday executive order.
Rep. Michael Cloud Named to DOGE Subcommittee
U.S. House subcommittee aims to reduce federal waste, streamline government operations.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation Promoting School Choice
The legislation would help more K-12 students pay for education and expenses through 529 savings accounts.
Department of Homeland Security Repeals Mayorkas Restrictions on ICE Agents
U.S. Border Patrol has reportedly been instructed to halt its release of illegal aliens under Notices to Appear in court.
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Trump Administration Halts Controversial Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge Expansion
The Trump administration's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has officially withdrawn the Land Protection Plan that would have enabled a dramatic expansion of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in West Texas, a move celebrated by Texas lawmakers and land rights...
Houston Approves $12.4 Million to Rescue Trash and Recycling Operations
After months of missed pickups and mechanical breakdowns, the Houston City Council approved the purchase of new trucks as well as policy changes to stabilize the Solid Waste Department’s troubled fleet. On Wednesday, council members approved more than $12.4 million...
ICE Arrests Over 200 Illegal Aliens Who Have Sexually Abused Children
Three Suspects With Immigration Detainers Arrested in Dallas County
After three individuals arrested for serious—but separate—crimes in Dallas County have now been issued immigration detainers by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. An ICE detainer is a request to a local law enforcement agency to hold an individual in custody...
Houston ISD Nearly Fully Staffed With Just 19 Teacher Vacancies
Houston Independent School District, the largest in Texas, is entering the 2025-26 academic year with just 19 open teaching positions, according to official district data. This marks a sharp decline from the 358 vacancies reported on June 24 and represents a...
Patrick-Backed THC Ban Passes Senate
The Texas Senate has passed legislation to ban the sale of THC products, reviving a fight over intoxicating marijuana products that sparked a rare public rift between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 5, authored by State Sen. Charles Perry...
Plano City Council Approves Federally Funded Community Grant Requests
Plano City Council members unanimously approved an annual plan for allocating more than $2.2 million in federal funds to qualifying local housing and community service programs for low-income residents. The funds are distributed to cities by the U.S. Department of...
Democrats, The Real Racists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ruben Navarrette is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington Post Writers Group whose column is now in its 23rd year of syndication. He is also the writer of the “Navarrette Nation” newsletter at Substack, a columnist for...
7.30.2025: DEMs seek quorum-bust cash.
Democrats Fundraising for Another Quorum Break… Shipley Do-Nuts Sold to California Firm… Schools Implement Policies To Improve Parental Oversight… Parents Push Back on Schools’ New Phone-Free Policies… Houston-Area Planned Parenthood Clinics Announce...