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US Rejects World Health Organization’s 2024 International Health Regulations
Texas Republicans have been speaking out against the WHO’s new regulations for the past year.
Texas Supreme Court Clears Path for Paxton To Investigate Illegal Alien Shelter
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Attorney General Ken Paxton can investigate and seek judicial...
Court Approves Drainage Settlement, Allowing Houston’s $7B Budget to Move Forward
Houston’s $7 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 can now move forward following court approval of a...
A&M Regents Likely To Eliminate More ‘Low-Performing’ Programs
COLLEGE STATION—Following some November 2024 eliminations, the regents of the Texas A&M University System will likely terminate dozens more “low-performing” academic programs. But how state lawmakers decide to define the term “low-performing” will impact the...
ICE Announces New Houston Arrests as HPD Delays Bodycam Footage From Prior ICE Incidents
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announces a wave of new arrests in a Houston drug case involving illegal aliens, the Houston Police Department is drawing scrutiny for delaying the release of bodycam footage tied to incidents when ICE was called in for...
Man Charged in Attack on North Texas ICE Detention Center, Previously Arrested in Austin Protests
Benjamin Song has been captured after a two-week manhunt.
Houston Expands Civility Ordinance to 24 Hours in Downtown Areas
The ordinance will prohibit the homeless from camping on downtown Houston sidewalks.
Hemp-derived THC Classification Battle Reaches Texas Supreme Court
While Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick battle over the ban, a THC ruling is looming.
Texas AG Investigates Mars Company for Deceptive Practices Over Artificial Dyes
Ken Paxton is encouraging Mars to “fulfill its 2016 pledge to get rid of these toxic ingredients.”
Texas City ISD Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
John Derrick Taylor has been employed by the school district since 2018.
Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Mid-decade redistricting begins July 21 to fix districts the DOJ flagged as unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.
New Execution Date Set for Child Killer After House Lawmakers’ Delay Attempt
Unless further legal action is taken, Robert Roberson is now scheduled to be executed on October 16.
Lorena ISD Trustees Reject Another Retaliation Complaint From Mom of Special-Needs Student
Mom Wendy Harding accuses school administrators of retaliating against her after she advocated for her child.
US Rejects World Health Organization’s 2024 International Health Regulations
Texas Republicans have been speaking out against the WHO’s new regulations for the past year.
Texas Supreme Court Clears Path for Paxton To Investigate Illegal Alien Shelter
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Attorney General Ken Paxton can investigate and seek judicial...
Court Approves Drainage Settlement, Allowing Houston’s $7B Budget to Move Forward
Houston’s $7 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 can now move forward following court approval of a...
A&M Regents Likely To Eliminate More ‘Low-Performing’ Programs
COLLEGE STATION—Following some November 2024 eliminations, the regents of the Texas A&M University System will likely terminate dozens more “low-performing” academic programs. But how state lawmakers decide to define the term “low-performing” will impact the...
ICE Announces New Houston Arrests as HPD Delays Bodycam Footage From Prior ICE Incidents
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announces a wave of new arrests in a Houston drug case involving illegal aliens, the Houston Police Department is drawing scrutiny for delaying the release of bodycam footage tied to incidents when ICE was called in for...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Shocking Footage: Human Smuggler Causes $150K Damage
A human smuggler wreaks havoc in Texas, causing a staggering $150,000 worth of damage. Watch the shocking footage as this daring individual leads authorities on a high-speed chase through private property. To read the full story by Sydnie Henry, click here - https://texasscorecard.com/local/human-smuggler-causes-150k-in-damage-driving-through-private-property/
Can We End the Civil War?
Texas Republicans have been at odds more than ever recently, but there is a clear path to coming together....
10/2/24 ‘Special-Interest Aliens’ Enter Texas
-Texas Troopers Encounter Dozens of ‘Special-Interest Aliens’ -Ken Paxton Urges Action on Non-Citizen Voter...
Shouldn’t We Stop Letting Government Punish Us Through Taxes?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Stephen Redden is a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of Now Tax USA a...
10.2.2024: Come and take it!
Illegal Immigration Top Issue for Voters… Houston Mayor Joins Picket Line in Longshoremen’s Strike… Paxton...
The Show Behind The Show, Democrat Insurrection Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys discuss the latest evidence that Democrats no longer wish to be...
6.9.2025: Banks opposing gold.
Banking Lobbyists Reportedly Urging Abbott to Veto Transactional Gold… Judge Orders Lottery To Protect a...
Real Texans: Barry Wilmore
In this week's episode of REAL TEXANS, Sydnie Henry visits with Captain Barry "Butch" Wilmore, a test pilot...
6/6/25 Biden-Style Loan Repayments in Texas
- Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors - Banking Lobbyists...