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Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
The case had been in the state’s newly established Business Court since May.
Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
An overwhelming number of Austin firefighters have voted “no-confidence” in Fire Chief Joel Baker. Baker had...
South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso Independent School District Board President Francisco “Frank” Alanis was sentenced to more...
ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of 1,361 criminal aliens in the Houston area during June 2025, primarily individuals with prior convictions for serious offenses. The arrests, conducted by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston...
Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
With the special legislative session just one week away, lawmakers in the Texas House have begun filing legislation in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s 18-item agenda. As of Monday morning, more than 60 bills had been filed in the House. Many reflect key issues from...
Gov. Abbott Adds Election and Public Safety Legislation To Special Session Agenda
The special session can only last for up to 30 days.
14 Arrested in Harris County Prostitution Sting Operation
The investigation was prompted by reports that adult males were attempting to solicit high school girls in the area.
Three Years Later: Still No Accountability for Prosper ISD Sex Abuse Scandal
Moms continue to challenge the claim that no one in Prosper ISD is at fault in the now three-year-old sex abuse scandal and cover-up.
Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases
Conservative amendments proposed during debate strengthened the legislation.
House Republicans Reject Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers
The debate comes days after Gov. Greg Abbott added “legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during a session” to the special session agenda.
Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General
The Republican primary race for Attorney General is shaping up to be one of the most watched races in the 2026 cycle.
Values Shift: Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional District Shake-Up
Senators passed the House congressional redistricting plan on a party-line vote. It now goes to the governor.
Texas Joins Trump Administration’s Fight Against California Energy Rules
Paxton argues that Texas has a significant interest in the lawsuit, as California’s rules threaten state sovereignty.
Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
The case had been in the state’s newly established Business Court since May.
Firefighters Union Votes ‘No-Confidence’ in Austin Fire Chief
An overwhelming number of Austin firefighters have voted “no-confidence” in Fire Chief Joel Baker. Baker had...
South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso Independent School District Board President Francisco “Frank” Alanis was sentenced to more...
ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of 1,361 criminal aliens in the Houston area during June 2025, primarily individuals with prior convictions for serious offenses. The arrests, conducted by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston...
Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session
With the special legislative session just one week away, lawmakers in the Texas House have begun filing legislation in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s 18-item agenda. As of Monday morning, more than 60 bills had been filed in the House. Many reflect key issues from...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested in Chicago
Join us for a wild ride as we delve into the story of a Venezuelan gang member getting arrested in Chicago! Learn about Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona and his ties to the Tren de Aragua gang.
12.4.2024: E-Verify coming to Texas?
- Legislation Would Mandate E-Verify in Texas… - Texas Mulls Sending Illegal Aliens Directly to ICE...
12/3/24 No Chinese Money to Texas Universities
- Legislation Proposed to Block Universities From Accepting Donations From China, Russia - Texas DPS...
Americans Must Work To Defeat ALL Politicians Undermining His Appointments
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ed Henry, host of The briefing on Newsmax 2.
Restoration Of Law IS the Only Answer To America-Last Lawlessness
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ruben Navarrette is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington...
7.22.2025: Funding illegal aliens
Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Aliens' Legal Services… ICE Arrests Illegal...
7/21/25 Special Session Kicks Off in Austin
- Special Session Kicks Off With Redistricting Fight Looming and Billions on the Table - UT-Austin Received...
The Show Behind The Show, Obama’s “Treasonous Conspiracy” Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys discuss if America can survive the revelations that Obama and his...
7.21.2025: Illegal Aggies and disruptive DEMs
Will the Democrats Show Up?… A&M Provost Advises Aggies to Report ICE Sightings on Campus… US Rejects...