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SCOTUS: Texas’ New Congressional Map Stands for 2026
The map creates five new GOP-opportunity districts.
Democrat Henry Cuellar Pardoned by Trump After Bribery Indictment
Two former consultants to Cuellar have already entered plea agreements acknowledging their role in laundering the money.
Abbott Asks Treasury Secretary to Suspend Islamic Group’s Tax-Exempt Status
Gov. Greg Abbott recently declared CAIR a foreign terrorist organization under Texas law.
Biden Program Sent More Than $36 Million Into Texas for Afghan Relocation
The grants were administered through the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants and were intended to cover medical care, mental health programs, and other support services for Afghan arrivals.
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UT-Austin To Build New Arena for Volleyball Team
Note: This article has been updated since publication. The University of Texas at Austin has announced plans to build a new arena for its volleyball team along with new housing for student athletes. According to the Wednesday announcement, the university “has issued a...
State Agency Suspends Galveston County Sheriff’s License After Background Omissions
The yearlong fight between Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement came to an official close this week after commissioners voted on Wednesday to suspend his peace officer license for six months, finding that he left out key...
Citizens Seek Independent Audit of Austin Finances
A coalition of citizens has launched a petition drive to call for a special election that could mandate an independent audit of Austin’s municipal government. If successful, the election would be held in May 2026. The petition calls for an amendment to the city...
Left-Wing Environmental Groups Are Suing Over Beach Closures for SpaceX Launches
A coalition including left-wing environmental groups is set to come before the Supreme Court of Texas, arguing that state laws permitting the closure of beaches for space flight activities violate the Texas Constitution’s Open Beaches Amendment. Plaintiffs in the...
The Pipe Bomber
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris Hinkle, is a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent who served as a federal agent for 25 years. He led the FBI’s Civil Rights Program in Mississippi.
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Is Your City Council Secretly Blocking Market Rate Housing?
The Texas legislature has recently passed bills aimed at lowering housing costs through deregulation, but local municipalities are fighting back. Learn how these bureaucratic hurdles are being used to kill new developments and keep rent prices high in your backyard.
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12.11.2025: Gender Mutilation Lawsuit
Paxton Files Healthcare Fraud Suits Over Cross-Sex Hormones for Kids… Texas GOP Urges Ban on School Board Association Lobbying… Houston ISD Settles Lawsuit Alleging Officials Socially Transitioned Student… Plano ISD Sued for Failing To Disclose School Mold...
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Finish 2025 Strong
Today, I do my annual overview of Misha, and I’s end-of-the-year giving as we all consider sacrificially giving and being generous with all that God has given.
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12/10/25 Texas GOP Takes Aim at TASB
- Texas GOP Calls School Board Association a Taxpayer-Funded Monopoly, Urges Ban - Paxton Files Landmark Healthcare Fraud Suits Over Cross-Sex Hormones for Kids - Plano ISD Sued for Failing To Disclose Mold Information