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Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
Farmersville Proposes Double-Digit Tax Increase
Farmersville officials are proposing a double-digit property tax increase for the coming year to help...
Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board
Dr. Mary Tally Bowden has announced that she will appeal the case brought against her by the Texas Medical...
After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers
The Texas House has approved a measure aimed at restoring the state attorney general’s power to prosecute election fraud. It’s an issue that landed on the special session agenda after State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) helped sink it during the regular session. Senate...
Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has remanded a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery back to a Travis County district court. The ruling follows the plaintiff’s decision to drop certain allegations that had triggered the...
RFK Jr. Joins Abbott at Capitol to Champion MAHA Legislation
The legislation is aimed at improving the health of Texans.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Local activist Bonnie Wallace celebrated the district’s decision to protect the minds of children.
Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson
The incident highlights the need for research security in Texas higher education.
No Prison for Brazosport ISD Teacher Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Student
Former Brazoswood High School teacher Brandyn Hargrove was sentenced to 10 years of probation and must register as a sex offender for life.
Legislature Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill
Texas would join Idaho, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana as the only states to enact legislation making ivermectin available over-the-counter.
Moms Arrested for Running North Texas Choir Booster Club
Cleared of charges, moms still lost choir booster club money to the school district.
Farmersville Proposes Double-Digit Tax Increase
City officials drafted a balanced budget based on the highest property tax increase allowed without a public vote.
Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board
Dr. Bowden has been under the scrutiny of the Texas Medical Board since 2022 after prescribing ivermectin to a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
Farmersville Proposes Double-Digit Tax Increase
Farmersville officials are proposing a double-digit property tax increase for the coming year to help...
Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board
Dr. Mary Tally Bowden has announced that she will appeal the case brought against her by the Texas Medical...
After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers
The Texas House has approved a measure aimed at restoring the state attorney general’s power to prosecute election fraud. It’s an issue that landed on the special session agenda after State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) helped sink it during the regular session. Senate...
Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has remanded a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery back to a Travis County district court. The ruling follows the plaintiff’s decision to drop certain allegations that had triggered the...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Gov. Abbott Ordered the Arrest of Texas House Democrats
The ongoing quorum break by Democrats has paralyzed the Texas House, leaving the body unable to pass legislation on congressional redistricting, flood relief, and property tax cuts.
8/15/25 Second Special Session Begins
-Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout -Texas Education Agency Releases...
Time To Dump The Federal Reserve
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Fishback is the Founder and CEO of Azoria, an investment firm. James is...
8.15.2025: Laughable demands
Special Session Ending, and Starting, Today… China Made Up 8% of Foreign Buyers in Texas' Real Estate...
Loud Stones
Proclaim the truth, no matter how inconvenient it is to those in power.
John Cornyn: America First Senator or MAGA Fraud?!
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who...
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced To Fund D.I.E. Cultural Marxism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Quintero leads the Think Local Liberty project at the Texas Public...
8.26.2025: GOP rejects punishment for DEMs
Republican Caucus Rejects Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers… Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in GOP Primary...
8/25/25 Will Democrats Be Punished?
- House Republicans Split on Punishing Democrat Quorum Breakers - Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional...