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President Trump Declares Fentanyl A ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’
Texas data shows 606 fentanyl poisoning deaths thus far in 2025.
US Supreme Court Rejects Attempt To Overturn Llano County Library’s Removal of ‘Explicit Books’
SCOTUS could still take up the issue after related cases are decided.
Jasmine Crockett Enters Senate Race, Escalating Democrat Primary Fight
She faces State Rep. James Talarico, who announced his bid earlier this year.
SCOTUS: Texas’ New Congressional Map Stands for 2026
The map creates five new GOP-opportunity districts.
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Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Over Screwworm Spread
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration over the continued northward expansion of the New World screwworm, which has been labeled by state officials as a threat to Texas’ wildlife and livestock industries. "Although the New World screwworm fly is...
New Details in Case of Agua Dulce Teacher Accused of Sex With Students
A now-former South Texas teacher charged almost two years ago with sexually assaulting multiple underage students is still awaiting trial as new details emerge about her alleged crimes. Jaden Renee Charles was a 25-year-old science teacher at Agua Dulce Independent...
Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project Postponed but Still in State Water Plan
After the Texas Water Development Board declared the existence of an interregional conflict over the controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir project last summer, a compromise framework has been agreed upon by the Region C and Region D water planning districts and...
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Alleged H-1B Visa Abuse by Texas Businesses
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a wide-sweeping investigation into alleged abuse of the federal H-1B visa program by Texas businesses, issuing civil investigative demands to three North Texas companies suspected of operating sham enterprises to fraudulently...
McKinney ISD Athletic Trainer Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Student
UPDATED January 30. For the second time in one week, a McKinney Independent School District employee was accused of sexual misconduct involving a student. On Wednesday, McKinney ISD families were notified by the district that McKinney North High School athletic...
Politics At Home & Abroad Are really Heating Up!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Zack Smith is a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation. He previously served for several years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of...
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1.29.2026: Islamists in the crosshairs
Abbott and Paxton Push Back Against Islamist Groups in Texas… Texas A&M Board Chairman Funds Challenger to University Critic… Democrat Lawmakers Criticize Abbott’s Call to Investigate H-1B Reliance in Higher Ed… Summer Camps Face Closure Amid Struggle to Implement New...
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What is the “Right Size” for Government?
Texas local governments come in all sizes, but is there a "right" size?
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1/28/26 Stopping Radical Islam in Texas
-Abbott and Paxton Push Back Against Islamist Groups in Texas -Texas Summer Camps Face Closure Amid Struggle to Implement New Safety Requirements -Houston Maintains Climate Action Plan Despite US Exit From Paris Agreement