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Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
According to Cornyn, the FBI will now become involved in tracking down Texas House members who left the state to avoid the vote on redistricting.
Gov. Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots
As riots erupt in cities like Los Angeles and protests targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
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 renaming of several U.S. military installations, including Texas’ Fort Cavazos, restoring their original names. “For a little breaking news,” Trump said, “we are...
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...
State Agency Flouts Paxton’s Order To Release Documents
State environmental commission claims privilege outweighs government transparency in Texas Supreme Court case.
Texas Students Heading Back to School Phone-Free
Students’ personal laptops remain a gray area in the new state law banning use of communication devices on K-12 campuses.
Manor ISD Officials Place Bond Propositions on November Ballot
Voters will consider three different bond propositions totaling nearly $385 million.
Paxton Investigating Beto O’Rourke’s Group for Alleged Bribes to Runaway Democrats
The attorney general has issued a formal demand for documents and communications related to the organization’s role in the quorum break and any coordination with Democrat lawmakers.
FBI Unveils First-Ever ‘Houston Most Wanted’ List
One fugitive was arrested hours later.
Houston ISD Boasts Major Academic Gains Ahead of TEA Report
According to preliminary ratings released by Superintendent Mike Miles, the district now has zero F-rated schools.
Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting
With a slim quorum, the Senate has continued work on legislation.
Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
As Texas attracts data companies, concerns over the stability of water resources and infrastructure are rising.
Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
According to Cornyn, the FBI will now become involved in tracking down Texas House members who left the state to avoid the vote on redistricting.
Gov. Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots
As riots erupt in cities like Los Angeles and protests targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
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 renaming of several U.S. military installations, including Texas’ Fort Cavazos, restoring their original names. “For a little breaking news,” Trump said, “we are...
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...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas GOP Pushes Phelan to Resign
In a 58-2 vote, the Republican Party of Texas approved a resolution calling on Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign. The resolution was approved during the State Republican Executive Committee meeting in Corpus Christi on Saturday, and cites Phelan’s embrace of the failed impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton as well as his appointment of Democrats to leadership positions: WHEREAS, Speaker Dade Phelan voted for the impeachment of Attorney General Warren Kenneth Paxton...
8/26/24 1.1 Million Ineligible Voters Taken off Voter Rolls
- Texas releases election audit results for 2021-22 ahead of House hearing. - Keller ISD requires teachers...
The Show Behind The Show, What The People Want Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about innovation in cars and how automakers don't want to...
8.26.2024: Ted Cruz has narrow lead in Senate race.
Phelan Taps Taxpayer-funded Lobbyist as New Chief of Staff… DPS Chief Announces Retirement Amidst...
8/23/24 Dade Phelan Hires a LOBBYIST
– Dade Phelan taps taxpayer-funded Casino Lobbyist as new chief of staff.
– DPS Chief announces retirement amid investigation.
– Round Rock teacher arrested for child sex crimes.
Real Texans: Vanessa Sivadge
In this week’s episode of REAL TEXANS, Brandon Waltens visits with Vanessa Sivadge—a...
6/20/25 Illegal Aliens Smuggled into Texas
- Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas - General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes...
Could the Senate Make The Reconciliation Bill “Better”…For Change?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Brandon Gill represents the 26th congressional DISTRICT IN THE...
Don’t Be An Idiot
In ancient Greek, there was a word used to describe individuals who didn’t participate in political...