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Lawmakers Urge Biden to Provide Updates on Rescue of Houston Journalist Captured in Syria
Austin Tice is a Marine Corps veteran, freelance journalist, and Houston native who was abducted in 2012 while reporting on the unrest in Syria.

‘Victory:’ Llano High School Removes First Book Challenged for Explicit Content
In a double victory for protecting Llano High School students, Principal Scott Patrick announced that the...

Pro-Family Brave Books Creates New Children’s Show
As parents struggle to find children’s shows featuring wholesome family values, two former Hollywood actors...

State Lawmaker Works at Lobbying Firm
An incumbent Republican lawmaker is being accused of working for a lobbying firm while holding office. State Rep. Stan Gerdes (R–Smithville) was elected in 2022 in a 5-way open race. Tom Glass, a longtime activist and ExxonMobil retiree who also ran in 2022, is...

State Rep. Holland Faces Challengers in House District 33
In Texas House District 33, State Rep. Justin Holland of Heath is trying to stave off a Republican primary challenge from Katrina Pierson, a former consultant to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, and United States Marine veteran Dennis London. Holland first...

Democrat State Rep. Confirms Burrows Will Continue ‘Bipartisanship’ in House
Republican voters have demanded that House leadership end the practice of awarding powerful committee chair positions to the minority party.

Son of Late Shelia Jackson Lee Facing Investigations Over Residency
Jason Lee voted in Houston last month but is required to live in Chicago for his employment.

Energy Expert Warns Texas Grid Is More Fragile Than During Winter Storm Uri
Energy Alliance Policy Director Bill Peacock said the reliability of the state’s grid is not keeping up with the demand for electricity, which follows Texas’ economic growth.

South San Antonio ISD Conservator Recommends TEA Appoint Board of Managers
According to Texas law, the trustees of South San Antonio ISD have not been meeting the standards necessary to maintain its status as an independent school district.

Burrows Hemorrhages Support as Harless Backs Cook
With Harless’ announcement today, only one of Harris County’s nine Republican House members—Lacey Hull—remains aligned with Burrows.

Laredo Educator Arrested for Production of Child Pornography
Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga was a lecturer at Texas A&M International University, but has since been removed from the staff directory.

Houston Considers Short-Term Rental Rules
A new ordinance would regulate short-term rentals across Houston.

County GOP Chairs Urge Unity, Support State Rep. David Cook for House Speaker
The chairs wrote that any Republican House member who fails to support Cook will be held accountable.

Lawmakers Urge Biden to Provide Updates on Rescue of Houston Journalist Captured in Syria
Austin Tice is a Marine Corps veteran, freelance journalist, and Houston native who was abducted in 2012 while reporting on the unrest in Syria.

‘Victory:’ Llano High School Removes First Book Challenged for Explicit Content
In a double victory for protecting Llano High School students, Principal Scott Patrick announced that the...

Pro-Family Brave Books Creates New Children’s Show
As parents struggle to find children’s shows featuring wholesome family values, two former Hollywood actors...

State Lawmaker Works at Lobbying Firm
An incumbent Republican lawmaker is being accused of working for a lobbying firm while holding office. State Rep. Stan Gerdes (R–Smithville) was elected in 2022 in a 5-way open race. Tom Glass, a longtime activist and ExxonMobil retiree who also ran in 2022, is...

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State Rep. Holland Faces Challengers in House District 33
In Texas House District 33, State Rep. Justin Holland of Heath is trying to stave off a Republican primary challenge from Katrina Pierson, a former consultant to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, and United States Marine veteran Dennis London. Holland first...
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3/26/24 The Political Prosecution is Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fj1BgDIFnQ - Charges against Ken Paxton to be dismissed. - Texas...

A Sweet Victory Over Educrats
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children....

Fake Republicans Fall After Siding With Socialists Against Kids & Parents
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jason Bedrick is a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Center for...

WHIPLASH: Can Texas Enforce Our Laws?
Texas’ latest border security law is being blocked as it moves through the federal courts. Meanwhile,...