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Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
While Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda includes “additional property tax relief,” the details remain undefined.
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...
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...
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...
Restoration of the Alamo
An update on the Alamo’s redevelopment.
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.
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
While Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda includes “additional property tax relief,” the details remain undefined.
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...
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...
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...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Is Craig Goldman Violating Federal Campaign Laws?
Is Republican Congressional hopeful Craig Goldman breaking the rules? Find out if his support for Texas House Speaker Dave Phelan could be a violation of federal campaign finance laws.
Now, We Get to Work
Donald Trump knows the extent to which the alligators in the swamp will seek to unravel the agenda set by real Americans.
11.8.2024: Watching the border.
Texas A&M Board of Regents End ‘LGBTQ Minor’… A Slap In The Face… Illegal Border Crossings Continue…...
11/7/24 Texas A&M Regents Push Back Against Woke Faculty
-Texas A&M Board of Regents End ‘LGBTQ Minor,’ Other ‘Low Performing’ Programs -Trump Wins Big with...
There’s A Reason Why Leftists Target God & Your Kids!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that...
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...
6.18.2025: Illegals sue for in-state tuition.
Left-Wing Groups Fight Against Termination of In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens… Paxton Opens...
6/17/25 Eliminating Property Taxes
- Texas GOP: Legislature Must Finish Work on Key Conservative Reforms - Alleged Noncitizen Voters Under...