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Gunman Opens Fire at McAllen Border Patrol Building
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FBI San Antonio say that the situation is under investigation.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
With three newly elected members in place, Blue Ridge City Council voted to undo its annexation of two...
ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 422 illegal aliens in the Houston area as part of a...
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures
Texas House members have passed legislation that would strengthen Second Amendment rights and expand protections for individuals who lawfully exercise self-defense. House Bill 170, filed by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R–Rio Grande City), would prohibit civil actions...
Conroe Cancels $160M Road Project, Citing Soaring Costs and Water Concerns
After nearly a decade of planning and millions in anticipated funding, Conroe has pulled the plug on a road extension project—citing costs that have ballooned beyond the city’s budget. City officials in Conroe have decided to cancel a long-planned project to extend...
New State Law Limits School Superintendents’ Severance Pay
Tax-funded severance payments to government executives will be limited to 20 weeks’ worth of compensation.
Lampasas ISD Band Director Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student
Jeremy Flint was allowed to resign in January; his wife is also under review by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas Schools To Implement New Regulations for Student Cell Phone Use
In May, the Texas Legislature passed a measure requiring that schools regulate cell phone use to reduce classroom distractions.
Texas Medical Board Suspends License of Houston-Area Neurologist Accused of Child Exploitation
The doctor is accused of online solicitation of a minor.
Their Choices Made America Great
Independence was achieved when America’s Founding Fathers chose to declare it.
District Judge Upholds State Fair of Texas’ Controversial Firearms Ban
Judge Emily Tobolowsky in Dallas County dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against the ban, which was first instituted in 2024.
School Superintendent Investigated for Failure To Report Student’s Alleged Sex Crime
Union Grove ISD Superintendent Kelly Moore is suspected of failing to report a student’s alleged invasive visual recording of another student while on campus.
GOP Lawmakers Urge Gov. Abbott To Add Over-the-Counter Ivermectin to Special Session Call
A measure that would have allowed ivermectin to be sold over-the-counter died without a House floor vote during the regular legislative session.
Gunman Opens Fire at McAllen Border Patrol Building
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FBI San Antonio say that the situation is under investigation.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
With three newly elected members in place, Blue Ridge City Council voted to undo its annexation of two...
ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 422 illegal aliens in the Houston area as part of a...
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Self-Defense, Pro-Second Amendment Measures
Texas House members have passed legislation that would strengthen Second Amendment rights and expand protections for individuals who lawfully exercise self-defense. House Bill 170, filed by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R–Rio Grande City), would prohibit civil actions...
Conroe Cancels $160M Road Project, Citing Soaring Costs and Water Concerns
After nearly a decade of planning and millions in anticipated funding, Conroe has pulled the plug on a road extension project—citing costs that have ballooned beyond the city’s budget. City officials in Conroe have decided to cancel a long-planned project to extend...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Buzbee Grills Ex-Paxton Staffer | Impeachment Hearings Continue
An impeachment witness applied for a job at the AG’s office after alleging crimes against Ken Paxton. Click here for the full article
Stop Laying Around
Are we helping our fellow citizens join the fight?
8.2.2024: Bad week in court for Biden/Harris.
Court Rules Biden/Harris Admin Must Build Border Wall… NY Judge Rules For Texas Against NYC Mayor…...
8/1/24 A Major Change to Sex Ed in Texas
-Parents Beware: Sex Ed Is Now ‘Opt Out’
-Federal Court Rules Texas Can Keep Border Buoy Barriers in Rio Grande
-ICE Arrests Peruvian Fugitive Convicted in Argentina, Entered via Texas
The Commie Kamala Cover-up
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Amber Duke is the Washington Editor at The Spectator and a Senior Blankley Fellow at the Steamboat Institute. She previously covered the White House for the Daily Caller. She’s the Author of The Snowflakes’ Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media.
Dangerous Fake-Republicans Imperil Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Michael Quinn Sullivan is a graduate of Texas A&M, former newspaper...
Are Policing Agencies Seeing a Mass Exodus?
Cops in overworked and underpaid agencies are leaving for better opportunities.
5.22.2025: Texas grid security.
House Approves Creation of Texas Grid Security Commission… Legislation to Block Abortion Travel Funding...
China Land Ban Scandal & Debate
Matt Shaheen, the author of the weakening amendment to the China land ban, has backtracked and then doubled...