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Trump Administration To Revoke Legal Status of Over 70,000 Hondurans, Nicaraguans
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stressed that Temporary Protected Status was intended to be “just that—temporary.”

Odessa School Employee Jailed on 5 Counts of Sexually Assaulting Student
UPDATED with a comment from Harmony that McCoy was an employee of a third-party contractor hired by the...

Fourth Time’s the Charm? Beto O’Rourke Hints at Another Run
Robert Francis “Beto” O'Rourke’s political career has been defined by a familiar pattern: big crowds, lots...

Illegal Aliens Cost Texas Hospitals $121.8 Million in Just One Month
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has released its first round of data under an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, revealing that hospitals in the state incurred over $121 million in healthcare costs in a single month for people not lawfully...

House Committee Considers Legislation Creating Penalties for Distributing Abortion Pills
The Texas House State Affairs Committee held a hearing on a proposed law that would create strict penalties for distributing abortion-inducing drugs in the state. House Bill 5510 by State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Allen) aims to crack down on out-of-state abortion pill...

Attorney General Paxton Says State Will Continue Defending Border Security Law After Setback
While Texas’ law was blocked by a federal appeals court last week, Paxton says the state is not giving up.

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.

Deadly Floods Devastate Central Texas, President Trump Planning Visit
Thousands of volunteers and first responders deployed to the area for recovery operations.

Voter Fraud Indictments Climb to 15 in Frio County
The list includes a former Texas House candidate and a former San Antonio mayoral candidate.

New Sex Crime Charges Filed Against Former Comal ISD Teacher
Jennifer Massey is facing four new felonies related to her arrest last year for alleged sex with a student.

Two Weeks Out, Questions Remain Ahead of Special Legislative Session
The special session is slated to start July 21.

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.

Trump Administration To Revoke Legal Status of Over 70,000 Hondurans, Nicaraguans
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stressed that Temporary Protected Status was intended to be “just that—temporary.”

Odessa School Employee Jailed on 5 Counts of Sexually Assaulting Student
UPDATED with a comment from Harmony that McCoy was an employee of a third-party contractor hired by the...

Fourth Time’s the Charm? Beto O’Rourke Hints at Another Run
Robert Francis “Beto” O'Rourke’s political career has been defined by a familiar pattern: big crowds, lots...

Illegal Aliens Cost Texas Hospitals $121.8 Million in Just One Month
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has released its first round of data under an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, revealing that hospitals in the state incurred over $121 million in healthcare costs in a single month for people not lawfully...

House Committee Considers Legislation Creating Penalties for Distributing Abortion Pills
The Texas House State Affairs Committee held a hearing on a proposed law that would create strict penalties for distributing abortion-inducing drugs in the state. House Bill 5510 by State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Allen) aims to crack down on out-of-state abortion pill...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Republicans Helping Abolish the Death Penalty?
The Texas House has given initial approval to a Democrat bill that some say would essentially abolishes the death penalty. Plus, Robert Montoya explains Texas Scorecard's latest investigation into Texas' deep state.

It’s Time Pro-Democrat “Republicans,” Felt The Pain They’ve Been Dishing To Voters
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Andy Hopper is a Software Engineer, Texas Guardsman, and conservative...

4.9.2024: Abbott slams NYC Mayor on border crisis.
Greg Abbott slams Eric Adams on border crisis… Conservative lawmakers propose 'Contract with Texas’… Teacher...

4/8/24 A Contract with Texas
-Lawmakers Seek to End ‘Liberal Dysfunction’ in Texas House -Texas Requests Courts Reconsider Lawsuit to...

The Show Behind The Show, Eclipse & Devil Comet Edition
Chris and Sean discuss the eclipse, high prices and why the Democrats are turing their backs on the Jewish...

Fake Republicans Plot Revenge Against Conservatives
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jon Bouche is the Vice Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Party....

What Happened In May’s School District Elections?
Are districts reverting back to their old ways, or is it time for voters to wake up?

5.8.2025: Citizens or criminals?
Abbott Presses Lawmakers for Bail Reform… College Professors Argue Against Higher Education Reform… Paxton...

Gay Mafia Judge Honored in the Texas House
The Texas House honored a judge who tried to undermine Texas’s marriage laws, Texas casinos are trying to...