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Frio County Vote Harvesting Ring Suspects Doubled, More Officials Included
Candidates paid in gas, cigarettes, and Dr. Pepper; joked about ballot harvesting in texts.
Sources: Kelly Hancock Angling for Appointment as Comptroller
Sources at the Capitol say Hancock is actively vying for the appointment, which could grant him an advantage if he seeks a full term in 2026.
Charter School Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Student
Educator David Jones allegedly victimized at least one girl at Cedar Crest, a residential facility for troubled teens.
Reckoning For The Press Pushing The BIG Lie
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris Putnam is a recovering conservative candidate, successful businessman...
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The End of Illegal Aid?
Hundreds of employees at two Houston-area charities are being laid off now that the Trump administration has blocked payments to programs providing services to illegal aliens.
Texas Home School Coalition Warns Lobbying Law Threatens Political Speech
The Texas Home School Coalition has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up Michael Quinn Sullivan’s case against the Texas Ethics Commission, arguing that Texas’ lobbying registration law threatens grassroots advocacy and political speech....
Apple To Open Major Manufacturing Facility in Houston
In a move that underscores Houston’s growing role in the tech world, Apple has announced a $500 billion investment, which includes a new server manufacturing facility slated to open in 2026. As part of Apple’s largest-ever financial commitment—totaling more than $500...
Abbott Says ‘Sharia Cities’ Are Not Allowed in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is making it clear that “Sharia cities” have no place in the state, responding to growing concerns over the planned “EPIC City” development in Josephine, Texas. The controversy erupted after reports surfaced that the East Plano Islamic Center...
Dan Patrick: If We Can’t Trust the Texas Lottery, the Senate Will End It
After the Texas Lottery Commission announced on Monday morning that it would take steps to ban online lottery courier sales, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a sharp rebuke, accusing the agency of years of negligence and calling its sudden decision a political maneuver to...
Dallas Ditches ES&S E-poll Books, Chooses KnowInk
After the Texas Secretary of State quietly decertified the Election Systems & Software (ES&S) electronic poll books in December, the Dallas County Commissioners Court voted for a $7.6 million contract to replace these with KnowInk, LLC, E-poll books this...
The Show Behind The Show, Life’s Too Short Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast, Sean laments a bittersweet weekend after losing a dear friend. Chris and Sean solve the Social Security crisis and corruption.
2.24.2025: Protecting Texas from China.
Paxton Seeks Injunction Against NCAA… Legislation Filed to Safeguard Texas Land From Foreign Enemies… Senate Education Committee Advances Teacher Pay Raise Bill… Teacher Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Relationship With Student…
Texas Lottery Commissioner Resigns as Commission Faces Scrutiny
As the Texas Lottery Commission faces growing scrutiny over allegations of misconduct, one of the five appointed members of the commission has resigned. A spokesman for the Texas Lottery Commission confirmed to Texas Scorecard on Sunday that former commissioner Clark...