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Brooke Rollins, Scott Turner Among Texans Joining Trump’s Team
These nominations join a growing list of Texans selected for influential roles.
Paxton Passed Over for US AG Slot After Gaetz Withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida AG Pam Bondi to the position.
Federal Government Blocked From Reinstating Obama-Era Overtime Pay Regulation
The Texas attorney general said another overreaching federal agency has been blocked from unconstitutionally rewriting laws.
Texas Rep.-Elect Brandon Gill Named Freshman Class President of Upcoming US Congress
Gill was one of four incoming Republican members of Congress to be selected for a freshman leadership position.
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4/22/25 Lottery Head Abruptly Resigns
- Texas Lottery Commission Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny and Investigations - House Leadership Yanks Abortion Abolition Bill Hours Before Hearing - Lawmakers Consider Over-The-Counter Access to Ivermectin
Activist Calls for Hearing on Legislation Increasing Parental Oversight in School Libraries
Legislation currently awaiting a hearing in the Texas House aims to increase parental involvement and state oversight in determining the appropriateness of library materials available to students in public schools. House Bill 183 by State Rep. Jared Patterson...
Lockhart Volleyball Coach Charged With Child Sex Crime
UPDATED April 23 with a statement from Lockhart ISD. A Lockhart man who coached youth volleyball and previously worked in a public school is accused of engaging a young child in sexual conduct. Aaron Aguilar, 28, was arrested last week and charged with sexual...
Houston Mayor Whitmire’s GOP Outreach Sparks Democrat Party Revolt
A group of Harris County Democrats is pushing to formally admonish Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his plans to attend an event for Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw. The move, led by roughly 30 Democrat precinct and congressional chairs, accuses Whitmire of...
Texas Tech System Names New Chairman of Regents
Cody Campbell, the new chair of Texas Tech’s Board of Regents, eyes reform and growth for the West Texas university. The Texas Tech University System’s Board of Regents unanimously approved Campbell to serve as board chairman on April 14. He succeeds Mark Griffin in...
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The Texas House’s SHOCKING Plan to Honor Abortion Icon Unravels!
The Republican-led Texas House just tried to honor the life of Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president. See who was behind the betrayal of Texas voters, and who fought against it. Should a red state honor the memory of someone responsible for over 63...
Texas House Leadership Yanks Abortion Abolition Bill Hours Before Hearing
Legislation filed by State Rep. Brent Money to remove legal protections for mothers who carry out self-managed abortions was abruptly pulled from a scheduled committee hearing, just one day before it was set to be heard. House Bill 2197, which was filed to amend...
Houston City Council Adopts New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
A new ordinance passed by the Houston City Council introduces sweeping changes for short-term rental operators. The Houston City Council approved a new ordinance last week establishing regulations for short-term rentals (STRs) within city limits. According to the...
Stopping The Rogue Judiciary & Judicial Tyranny
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Todd Bensman is a two-time National Press Club award winner, and former journalist of 23 years, who currently serves as the Texas-based Senior National Security Fellow for the Center for Immigration Studies. He’s the author of the book,...