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Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
The attempted recruitment raises eyebrows, given Patterson’s role in the caucus’ 2024 decision to formally censure four conservative lawmakers.
Houston Doctor Warns Texas Needs More Robust Medical Freedom Protections
Houston-based Dr. Mary Talley Bowden recently shared in an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast that Texans...
FBI Dallas Announces 109 Children Rescued, 244 Offenders Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
A sweeping law enforcement initiative led by the FBI Dallas Field Office and the North Texas Internet Crimes...
City Officials Across Texas Promise Order on Saturday Ahead of Nationwide Protests
As cities across the country prepare for protests against enforcement of federal immigration law, city officials in Texas are warning residents to remain peaceful. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will deploy the Texas National Guard to various locations around the state...
Who Is Running for Harris County Judge in 2026? Here Is the Field So Far.
Although they cannot file their candidacies for another five months, three contenders have announced campaigns to challenge incumbent Lina Hidalgo in the 2026 Harris County Judge race. Hidalgo, a Colombian immigrant, has gained national prominence as a progressive...
Texas Lawmakers Tackle Growing Threat to Cattle and Hunting Industries From Flesh-Eating Parasite
The House Agriculture and Livestock Committee heard from experts and concerned citizens about the dangers of a parasite making its way toward the U.S. border from Mexico.
Montgomery County Secures First Murder Conviction Under Texas Fentanyl Law
The 2023 law allows anyone who supplies fentanyl resulting in death to be charged with murder.
Republicans Campaign for Texas Attorney General
Aaron Reitz, Mayes Middleton, and Joan Huffman are competing for the open seat.
Texas National Guard Mobilizing To Assist ICE
Soldiers will reportedly operate illegal alien detention centers and provide security for some ICE operations.
Texas Republicans Ready to Redistrict Congressional Seats
Democrat districts targeted for change were drawn using racial “coalitions” that a federal court ruled in 2024 are not protected by the Voting Rights Act.
Ban on THC Revived in Texas Senate After Abbott Veto
While Sen. Charles Perry initially referred to the legislation as a regulatory measure, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has directly framed the bill as a “ban on THC.”
Gainesville ISD Employee Caught in Underage Sex Solicitation Sting
School maintenance worker Hunter Jordan was charged with online solicitation of a minor.
UT Regents Name Permanent Finalists for Chancellor, UT-Austin President
New leadership will be responsible for overseeing recent reforms.
Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
The attempted recruitment raises eyebrows, given Patterson’s role in the caucus’ 2024 decision to formally censure four conservative lawmakers.
Houston Doctor Warns Texas Needs More Robust Medical Freedom Protections
Houston-based Dr. Mary Talley Bowden recently shared in an appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast that Texans...
FBI Dallas Announces 109 Children Rescued, 244 Offenders Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation
A sweeping law enforcement initiative led by the FBI Dallas Field Office and the North Texas Internet Crimes...
City Officials Across Texas Promise Order on Saturday Ahead of Nationwide Protests
As cities across the country prepare for protests against enforcement of federal immigration law, city officials in Texas are warning residents to remain peaceful. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will deploy the Texas National Guard to various locations around the state...
Who Is Running for Harris County Judge in 2026? Here Is the Field So Far.
Although they cannot file their candidacies for another five months, three contenders have announced campaigns to challenge incumbent Lina Hidalgo in the 2026 Harris County Judge race. Hidalgo, a Colombian immigrant, has gained national prominence as a progressive...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
11.19.2024: Greg Abbott targets China.
Abbott Targets Chinese Communist Party with Executive Order… Proposal Requires Federal Government to Pay...
11/18/24 Chinese Communist Harassment in Texas
-Gov. Abbott Targets Chinese Communist Party Harassment with New Executive Order -Rick Perry Doubles Down in...
How The GOP Senate Leader Race Was Tied To Child Sex Slavery
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jim Robb is Vice President of Alliances at Numbers USA, the nation's largest...
11.18.2024: DNA testing for illegal aliens.
Legislation Requires DNA Testing of Illegal Aliens… Texas Supreme Court Rules House Violated Constitutional...
6.19.2025: Gun discrimination.
Paxton Demands Austin End Contracts With Anti-Gun Companies… General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes After...
Session Overview: The Bad
Today, we talk about the real problem Texas has with spending and the implications that that has had on...
6/18/25 The Political Prosecution is Over
- A Decade Later, State Charges Against Ken Paxton Officially Dismissed - Left-Wing Groups Fight Against...
Fake-Republicans In Texas Prevent Accountability For Democrats
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mitch Little represents Texas House District 65. He successfully defended...