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Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case
Judge gives progressive county attorney another chance to jail a man Gov. Abbott pardoned for self-defense.
Judge Refuses To Expose Hidden Corporate Interests in Alleged Rigging of Texas Lottery
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ newly established Business Court has declined to require disclosure of...
Newsom, Schatzline Spar as Texas GOP Unveils Redistricting Map
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas State Rep. Nate Schatzline traded barbs on social media this week...
Officials Consider Large Tax Increases in Travis County
Austin homeowners may face a significant property tax increase due to pending decisions by the Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council. A preliminary budget for the 2026 fiscal year released by county commissioners would increase the tax rate by...
Austin Pride Reports Future Changes Due to ‘Current Political Climate’
Austin Pride has announced that due to the “current political climate,” they and other pro-LGBT groups are changing how their organizations and events are operated. A social media post from Austin Pride specifically mentions a decline in funding. Brady Gray,...
Houston PD Pulls SIG Sauer P320 Following Unintended Discharge Lawsuit
Under the new directive, officers have until the end of September to make the switch.
Paxton Threatens Court Action To Vacate Seats of Fleeing Democrats as House Still Lacks Quorum
The Democrat quorum bust hits its second day.
Records Confirm UT-Austin’s Payment to Pro-Abortion Activist
Texas Right to Life has called the activist’s organization an “illegal abortion cartel.”
Harris Health Proposes $420M Trauma Tower on Hermann Park Land
The plan to expand Ben Taub Hospital could take nine acres from Houston’s Hermann Park.
Abbott Orders Arrest of Fleeing Democrats After House Fails to Reach Quorum
Capitol sources have indicated that a number of quorum-busting Democrats may be hiding in Texas.
Texas Senate Committee Moves Women’s Privacy Act Closer to Floor Vote
The measure will help protect the privacy of women and girls in places such as locker rooms and restrooms.
Inmate Death During Release Sparks Investigation in Harris County
Surveillance footage released Friday shows a chaotic altercation between Harris County officers and inmate Alexis Cardenas, who later died during his attempted release from jail.
Houston ISD Rolls Out Cell Phone Ban Amid New State Mandate
Under district guidelines, students must keep devices powered off and out of sight from campus arrival until dismissal, including during lunch and transitions.
Travis County Judge Refuses Motion To Change Venue in Daniel Perry Case
Judge gives progressive county attorney another chance to jail a man Gov. Abbott pardoned for self-defense.
Judge Refuses To Expose Hidden Corporate Interests in Alleged Rigging of Texas Lottery
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ newly established Business Court has declined to require disclosure of...
Newsom, Schatzline Spar as Texas GOP Unveils Redistricting Map
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas State Rep. Nate Schatzline traded barbs on social media this week...
Officials Consider Large Tax Increases in Travis County
Austin homeowners may face a significant property tax increase due to pending decisions by the Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council. A preliminary budget for the 2026 fiscal year released by county commissioners would increase the tax rate by...
Austin Pride Reports Future Changes Due to ‘Current Political Climate’
Austin Pride has announced that due to the “current political climate,” they and other pro-LGBT groups are changing how their organizations and events are operated. A social media post from Austin Pride specifically mentions a decline in funding. Brady Gray,...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Anti-ICE Protestors Rally for Illegal Aliens
As anti-ICE protests occur across the U.S., one in Austin turned destructive.
7.10.2025: Abbott sets agenda.
Abbott Announces Special Session Agenda… Houston Research Centers Among Targets in Chinese Espionage Scheme…...
Texas Disaster Exploited By Libs
Watching those on the left attack policy makers in an attempt to politicize one of the most destructive...
7/9/25 Abbott Releases Special Session Priorities
- Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More -...
With Friends Like Fake-Republicans, Who Needs Democrats?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Richard Lyons is the author of the 'Democracy Series.' His latest book,...
Their Own Documents Indict Obama’s Cabal of Criminal Communists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Robert Malone, is a bioethicist who is an internationally recognized...
Should We Have a Public or Private Police Force?
Public safety is increasingly being outsourced and privatized in Texas neighborhoods due to a crumbling...
7.31.2025: Adding GOP seats.
Proposed Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats… Senate Advances 3 Special Session Agenda Items… Trump...
Texas Redistricting Update
The new maps show a more serious GOP intent on governing.