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Texans Celebrate Trump’s Inauguration and Promise of Golden Age
Many of Trump’s first executive actions are expected to address pressing issues including the southern border crisis that has hit Texas hard.
US Rep. Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
The legislation would provide state and local law enforcement jurisdictions with federal criminal justice funding to fight human trafficking.
Texas Sues Biden Administration Over ‘Unlawful’ Methane Tax
Along with 22 other states, Texas is seeking to bar the final rule from taking effect on January 17.
US Rep. Chip Roy Reintroduces Bill to Block Taxpayer Funding of UN Human Rights Council
The legislation seeks to withhold allocated and voluntary Human Rights Council funding from the U.S. annual U.N. contribution.
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ICE Arrests Three More Illegal Aliens Outside Houston Immigration Court
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are continuing to arrest illegal aliens following dismissal of their asylum claims in a Houston courthouse. On Monday, ICE agents in plain clothes arrested three men outside a southwest Houston immigration court. On...
Gov. Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots
As riots erupt in cities like Los Angeles and protests targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planned for this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard across the state to deter potential violence and maintain order. “Texas...
State Commission Suspends East Texas Judge Without Pay After Indictment
Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin has been suspended without pay following his indictment for allegedly threatening a defendant to accept a plea deal and pressuring his chief clerk into signing a false affidavit. Texas’ State Commission on...
AG Ken Paxton Weighs In On His Left-wing Primary Opponent
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton.
6.11.2025: Cavazos back to Hood.
Trump to Re-rename Central Texas Army Installation… Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug… After Judges Drop Asylum Cases, ICE Makes Arrests at Houston Courthouse… Texas to Launch Nation’s Largest School Choice Program…
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6/10/25 Big Wins for Gun Rights in Texas
-New Laws Protecting Citizens’ Gun Rights Set To Take Effect This Year -After Judges Drop Asylum Cases, ICE Makes Arrests at Houston Courthouse -US Supreme Court Shoots Down Mexico’s Lawsuit Against American Gun Companies
President Trump Vows To Restore Fort Hood Name
Speaking at a recent event at Fort Bragg, President Donald Trump announced his intention to reverse the renaming of several U.S. military installations, including Texas’ Fort Cavazos, restoring their original names. “For a little breaking news,” Trump said, “we are...
Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug
A North Texas man has been arrested after his ex-girlfriend accused him of secretly giving her an abortion-inducing drug, resulting in the death of their preborn child. Justin Anthony Banta, 38, was booked on Friday into the Parker County Jail on a charge from local...
Direct Democracy or Council Control? Some Woodway Residents Want to Vote for Mayor
In Woodway, Texas, some residents assume they vote for their mayor. In reality, the city council selects the mayor from among its members—a system that, while uncommon, is not unique in Texas. This method has sparked debate over transparency, accountability, and local...