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ICE Announces New Houston Arrests as HPD Delays Bodycam Footage From Prior ICE Incidents
Multiple illegal aliens were arrested in connection with a wide-reaching drug trafficking scheme in Houston.
Texas Legislature Sends Foreign Land Ownership Ban to Governor
The law would mark one of the most sweeping state-level efforts in the nation to restrict foreign land ownership tied to national security threats.
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Americans Rise Up To Stop Left-wing Human Trafficking
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells are the founders of safe house. It’s The...
Reality Is An Acquired Taste
The giants in the land can be defeated if we don’t give up.
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China Land Ban Scandal & Debate
Matt Shaheen, the author of the weakening amendment to the China land ban, has backtracked and then doubled down on his weakening policy. Democrats erupted when conservatives pushed against a loan forgiveness program in Texas.
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5/21/25 Illegals Self-Deporting
- First Charter Flight From Houston Returns Self-Deporting Illegals - Shaheen Claims Error, Then Doubles Down on Foreign Land Ban Loophole - Texas House Committee Advances Bill To Abolish Lottery Commission and Overhaul State Lottery
School Board Censures Trustee Busted in Prostitution Sting
A Central Texas school board member busted in a prostitution sting has received a censure from fellow trustees as they eye options to replace him. James Green, an elected member of the Calvert ISD board of trustees, was arrested and charged with solicitation of...
Texas House Advances Legislation to Block Local Abortion Travel Funding
The Texas House has given initial approval to legislation that would bar local governments from using taxpayer dollars to support women seeking abortions, including those who travel out of state to do so. Senate Bill 33, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell (R–Bulverde)...
House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating the Texas Grid Security Commission
Members of the Texas House have signed off on a measure establishing a commission to collaborate with state agencies on how to improve the electrical grid. Senate Bill 75, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), was approved by representatives in a 144-0-2 vote on...
Violent Criminals Out on Bond in Houston
Texas lawmakers are finalizing bail reform measures in response to the crisis in Houston.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Plans Return of Outsourced Inmates
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to begin retrieving hundreds of inmates currently housed in out-of-state facilities following a steady drop in the county jail population. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez attributed the decrease to improved efficiency in the...
Houston Controller Blocking $7B Budget Over Lawsuit Uncertainty
A legal standoff over drainage payments has stalled Houston’s budget, even with a payment plan already in place. In February, Houston Controller Chris Hollins warned that he would be unable to certify Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget unless the city either cut...
Effort To Remove the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project From State Water Plan Dies in House
An attempt to revive legislation aimed at stopping the Marvin Nichols Reservoir project failed in the House on Tuesday. The proposed reservoir would deliver drinking water to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex but would require the use of eminent domain to acquire nearly...