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Texas House Democrats Threaten Quorum Break Over Redistricting
If Democrats follow through on their threat to flee the state, it would mark the third time in two decades that they’ve done so.

Magnolia ISD Teacher’s Aide Jailed, Fired for Sexually Assaulting a Student
A Magnolia Independent School District educator was jailed and fired following accusations that she sexually...

East Texas Judge Accused of Making Death Threat To Secure Plea Deal
Allegedly threatening the life of a defendant has landed a northeast Texas judge in serious legal...

Houston Man Out on Bond After Sister’s Death Now Faces New Charges
As Texas lawmakers work to tighten bail rules in violent crime cases, the case of Jaylen George, one of several defendants accused of reoffending while out on bond, highlights the growing concerns driving the reform push. Jaylen George, now age 24, was first arrested...

Game Over? Texas Senate Unanimously Moves To Eliminate Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has unanimously passed legislation to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission, transferring oversight of the state lottery to a different agency amid mounting concerns of corruption and mismanagement. Senate Bill 3070, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall and...

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Releases 2025 Legislative Index
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility gave the 89th Legislature an overall score of 59.

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.

Texas House Democrats Threaten Quorum Break Over Redistricting
If Democrats follow through on their threat to flee the state, it would mark the third time in two decades that they’ve done so.

Magnolia ISD Teacher’s Aide Jailed, Fired for Sexually Assaulting a Student
A Magnolia Independent School District educator was jailed and fired following accusations that she sexually...

East Texas Judge Accused of Making Death Threat To Secure Plea Deal
Allegedly threatening the life of a defendant has landed a northeast Texas judge in serious legal...

Houston Man Out on Bond After Sister’s Death Now Faces New Charges
As Texas lawmakers work to tighten bail rules in violent crime cases, the case of Jaylen George, one of several defendants accused of reoffending while out on bond, highlights the growing concerns driving the reform push. Jaylen George, now age 24, was first arrested...

Game Over? Texas Senate Unanimously Moves To Eliminate Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has unanimously passed legislation to abolish the Texas Lottery Commission, transferring oversight of the state lottery to a different agency amid mounting concerns of corruption and mismanagement. Senate Bill 3070, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall and...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Detransitioner Sues Doctors in Texas
Attorney Ron Miller explains the first lawsuit filed in Texas for medical malpractice over gender mutilation procedures. Michael Quinn Sullivan details the shakeup at Texas A&M University and the latest in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton

Happy Birthday America! We Pray We Can Save You!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Bishop E. W. Jackson is a Marine Corps veteran, Harvard Law graduate, Pastor, Former Political Candidate, Christian and Conservative. He’s the author of his autobiography Sweet Land of Liberty: Reflections of a Patriot Descended from Slaves. Jackson is the Founder & President of STAND, a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring Americans together across racial and cultural lines to preserve America’s Judeo-Christian heritage and values.

What was Different on the 5th of July?
Refusing to accept the yoke of tyranny is the highest expression of liberty.

7.4.2024: Biden assault on Texas halted.
Paxton Secures Temporary Block of Biden’s LNG Export Restrictions… Congressman Seeks to Revoke Visas for...

Texas Implications to Biden’s Downfall
Biden is plummeting, two illegals murdered a young Texas girl and grassroots are uniting against incumbents like Giovanni Capriglione who are refusing to oppose Democrats.

Paxton Kicked Off the Texas House Floor
Today, we have over a dozen policies that have been passed in the last week, along with a crazy story about...

5/28/25 Drag Queen Story Hours Continue
- Legislation to Bar Funding for Libraries who Host Drag Shows Dies in House - Illegally in U.S. And...

Which Polls Can You Trust?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mark Mitchell is Head Pollster of the nationally renowned, and more...

5.28.2025: Destruction of college sports.
College Sports Face 'Rapid Destruction’… Predators Will No Longer Be Allowed To Hide Behind Agreements…...