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Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
With the current special session nearing its end and the Texas House still paralyzed by a Democrat quorum...
Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
Legislation eliminating the high-stakes STAAR test in government schools has been passed by Texas senators....
City of Josephine Rejects New Rule Prohibiting Offensive Street Names
Josephine City Council rejected a proposed new ordinance prohibiting “offensive” street names deemed contrary to American values. During a council meeting Monday night, members voted 4-1 to decline the amended street-naming ordinance proposed by Councilwoman Pam...
Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items
As the Texas House remains at a standstill due to Democrats' refusal to return to the state, the Texas Senate has quickly moved through the governor’s agenda items. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick previously indicated he plans to “pass the remaining bills on Gov. Abbott’s...
Forensic Report: Drugs, Restraint, and Irregular Heartbeat Killed Harris County Inmate
Alexis Cardenas was the 12th in-custody death this year.
Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms
The attorney general argued that blocking the display of the Ten Commandments constitutes a misinterpretation of constitutional principles.
US Officials Intercept Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Headed to Cartel
Federal officials are touting the seizure as the largest of its kind in law enforcement history.
UT-Austin Seeks To Hide Faculty Emails
Requested records include a professor’s emails related to core curriculum.
Texas Legislature Wraps Up Summer Special Sessions
The special sessions were marked by a two-week quorum break by Democrats, as well as a slew of new laws.
Texas House Cracks Down on Quorum-Busting With New Rules
The new punishments, however, are not binding on future legislative sessions.
STAAR Test Replacement Heads to Governor’s Desk
The new accountability system increases overall testing in public schools throughout the year.
AG Paxton Sues PowerSchool Over Massive Data Breach Affecting Texas Students
The lawsuit signals a growing legal pushback against technology providers accused of failing to safeguard sensitive personal data.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
With the current special session nearing its end and the Texas House still paralyzed by a Democrat quorum...
Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
Legislation eliminating the high-stakes STAAR test in government schools has been passed by Texas senators....
City of Josephine Rejects New Rule Prohibiting Offensive Street Names
Josephine City Council rejected a proposed new ordinance prohibiting “offensive” street names deemed contrary to American values. During a council meeting Monday night, members voted 4-1 to decline the amended street-naming ordinance proposed by Councilwoman Pam...
Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items
As the Texas House remains at a standstill due to Democrats' refusal to return to the state, the Texas Senate has quickly moved through the governor’s agenda items. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick previously indicated he plans to “pass the remaining bills on Gov. Abbott’s...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
American Killed By Drunk Illegal
An American citizen was reportedly killed in Bastrop County by an illegal alien who was driving under the influence—and Texans are pressing the federal government for answers.
ICE Drops the Hammer in Texas
174 illegal aliens deported from Texas
The Show Behind The Show, Loopy Leftists Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss tariffs, left-wing anti-Americanism, including their...
4.7.2025: Illegal aliens deported.
Congressman Pushes To Revoke Endangered Species Listings… Criminal Aliens Deported From Texas… State Defense...
Real Texans: Walter Wendler
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Walter Wendler talks about his journey from being a “damn Yankee” to...
8/14/25 The Fight to Maintain Secret Ballots
- Fight To Safeguard Secret Ballot Continues in Harris County - Houston Halts Payout to Firm Tied to Public...
Dems Oppose The America-First Agenda, Aided By Key GOP
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Carmen Maria Montiel is the Republican front-runner for Texas’ 18th...
8.14.2025: Wu threatens ‘Consequences.’
Report: House Democrats Planning Return… Paxton Secures Commitment from Kellogg’s To Eliminate Artificial...
Will Trump’s New Homelessness Approach Work?
Will Trump's Executive Order targeting homelessness incentivize cities to finally address the issue, or will...