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Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series
The approval came in spite of a projected budget deficit of $220 million.
House Republicans Reject Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers
A Republican plan to punish Democrat lawmakers who broke quorum earlier this month fractured the House GOP...
Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General
The race to become Texas’ next Attorney General has taken a sharp turn with two major endorsements shaking...
Values Shift: Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional District Shake-Up
A Republican plan to redraw Texas congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is on its way to the governor’s desk after passing the Senate early Saturday morning, paving the way for a shake-up in the state's U.S. House delegation. Senators passed the...
Texas Joins Trump Administration’s Fight Against California Energy Rules
Texas is attempting to join a lawsuit to block California from forcing its radical alternative energy policies onto the rest of the U.S. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a request on Friday—alongside America First Legal—to join the Trump administration in a lawsuit...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare
Texas will receive $100 million in federal funding each year for the next five years.
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.
Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions After Quorum Break
The legislation comes after Democrats fled the state earlier this month to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
Paxton Slams Texas Judicial System After ‘Insane Decision’ To Help Beto O’Rourke
Paxton had asked the courts to terminate Powered by People’s authority to do business in Texas for violating criminal laws.
RFK Jr. Joins Abbott at Capitol to Champion MAHA Legislation
The legislation is aimed at improving the health of Texans.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Local activist Bonnie Wallace celebrated the district’s decision to protect the minds of children.
Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series
The approval came in spite of a projected budget deficit of $220 million.
House Republicans Reject Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers
A Republican plan to punish Democrat lawmakers who broke quorum earlier this month fractured the House GOP...
Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General
The race to become Texas’ next Attorney General has taken a sharp turn with two major endorsements shaking...
Values Shift: Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional District Shake-Up
A Republican plan to redraw Texas congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is on its way to the governor’s desk after passing the Senate early Saturday morning, paving the way for a shake-up in the state's U.S. House delegation. Senators passed the...
Texas Joins Trump Administration’s Fight Against California Energy Rules
Texas is attempting to join a lawsuit to block California from forcing its radical alternative energy policies onto the rest of the U.S. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a request on Friday—alongside America First Legal—to join the Trump administration in a lawsuit...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Charges Against Ken Paxton Dropped
The political prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton is finally over.
Real Texans: Thomas Pauken II
In this edition of REAL TEXANS, meet Thomas Pauken II, who lives and works in Beijing as a journalist and...
7/25/25 Major Allegations Against a Texas Lawmaker
- Giovanni Capriglione Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair, Abortion Payments - Illegal Alien Arrested on...
Some BIG Wins For President Trump On Education
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Culture Project. He’s the...
Yes, You Do Legislate Morality
When we set aside God’s wisdom, we embrace tyrants’ whims.
Real Texans: Kelly Hancock
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock...
8/22/25 Trump’s Endorsement in Texas
- Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows - University of Houston Regents Change...
Dem’s BOLD 2026 Strategy, Support Crime & Criminals
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: John Nantz, is a former supervisory special agent for the FBI. He also writes...
8.22.2025: Dade calls it quits.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors While Cashing Check From Casino Billionaire… Trump Declares ‘Total...