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Texas Senate Set To Consider Republican Redistricting Map
House action on the new congressional map is stalled due to Democrats breaking quorum.
Texas House Committee Approves Republicans’ Redistricting Plan
New congressional district lines were drawn primarily based on partisan political performance.
Republican Redistricting Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats
House and Senate committees held public hearings on plans to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 primaries, and more are planned.
Texas Father Files Suit Against California Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Drugs
The father of two aborted children seeks a national injunction against Dr. Remy Coeytaux to keep him from further distributing abortifacient drugs in the U.S.
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Corpus Christi Struggles With Reduced Water Supply
As Corpus Christi’s reservoirs plunge to historic lows, city leaders are mired in political infighting over failed desalination plans, accusations of corruption, and mounting pressure from industry giants that say they cannot scale back water usage. Corpus Christi is...
Leander ISD Bus Monitor Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
UPDATED October 17. A bus monitor for the Leander Independent School District is accused of sex crimes against two female special education students. Steven Wade Lackey, 70, was arrested and charged with two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact, a...
Houston Delays $16 Million Homeless ‘Super Hub’ Vote Amid Resident Backlash
A heated Houston City Council meeting this week forced a delay on a $16 million proposal for a homeless “super hub” east of downtown, as residents accused city officials of ignoring neighborhood concerns. The proposed site—419 Emancipation Avenue—previously housed a...
Data Centers Transforming Texas’ Electricity Market
With electricity prices climbing nationwide and state regulators warning of “lower system stability,” Texas is confronted with the high costs of serving data centers while protecting local communities and resources. Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)...
Changes To The Texas Constitution
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential, Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.
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Local Governments and AI
Local governments are increasingly using AI to support their work, but as with any tool, it's only as good as its user. So, should citizens be concerned?
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10.16.2025: Dishonoring the Alamo
Land Commissioner Calls for Accountability Over ‘Woke’ Alamo Messaging… Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa Launches Campaign for Governor… TAMU College of Medicine Injected LGBT Ideology Into Curriculum… Feds Sentence Grapevine Coach to 40 Years for CSAM…
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Muslim City Breaking the Law
This week, we discuss Ken Paxton's pursuit of EPIC City for violations of Texas’s securities laws. Paxton and Abraham George are also teaming up to close the Texas primaries, and this past week, the SREC censured numerous Republicans.
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10/15/25 The Alamo Goes Woke?
- Land Commissioner Calls for Accountability Over ‘Woke’ Alamo Social Media Post - Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa Launches Campaign for Governor - Texas State Formalizes Termination of Professor Who Called for Overthrow of US Government