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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Operation Lone Star
The provision, which passed the U.S. House with billions allocated for Texas’ border security operations, has passed a committee hurdle to stay in the Senate version.
Attorney General Alleges Houston ISD Engaged in Electioneering
Houston Independent School District is accused of illegal electioneering by Attorney General Ken Paxton’s...
DOJ Charges Canadian Man in the 2021 Texas GOP Website Hack
The U.S. Department of Justice charged Canadian Aubrey Cottle with hacking and stealing sensitive data from...
Houston Mayor Prioritizes Drivers, Draws Protests
While the City of Houston pushes for wider lanes to accommodate traffic flow, some residents argue that walkability and pedestrian safety must come first—a debate playing out in the controversial Montrose Boulevard project. Late last week, protestors gathered on the...
Lawmaker’s Real Estate Ties Raise Eyebrows in Texas House Deal
A Democrat lawmaker is under scrutiny at the Texas Capitol after pushing legislation that could benefit his own private real estate firm—while taxpayers are left footing the bill. State Rep. Rafael Anchía of Dallas filed a bill this session that appears to crack down...
DeSoto ISD Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Student
Bryson Newton is accused of sodomizing a child last year while teaching at Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy.
AG Paxton Files Suit Against Genetic Testing Company Over Privacy Concerns
Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have filed suit against the direct to consumer genetic testing company, 23andMe, over concerns regarding the sale of personal information.
Texas Republicans Secure Border Enforcement, Face Setbacks on Broader Immigration Legislation
Legislation to mandate E-Verify failed to pass the House.
Harris County Officially Ends Failed Guaranteed Basic Income Program
The county never disbursed the funds to anyone, despite spending millions to administer the program.
Texas Teacher Faces New Sex Crime Charge After Arrest for Child Porn, Bestiality
Hillary Williams was a Wells ISD math teacher until her first arrest in February.
Trump DOJ Official Aaron Reitz Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
His campaign announcement included praise from Trump, who described Reitz as “a true MAGA attorney” and “a warrior for our Constitution.”
New STAAR Results Reveal Students ‘Not Where They Need To Be Academically’
The Texas Education Agency released high school End-of-Course assessments for Spring 2025.
Houston Doctor Warns Texas Needs More Robust Medical Freedom Protections
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden praised the Idaho Legislature’s elimination of almost all medical mandates and urged Texas to take further steps to secure medical liberty.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Operation Lone Star
The provision, which passed the U.S. House with billions allocated for Texas’ border security operations, has passed a committee hurdle to stay in the Senate version.
Attorney General Alleges Houston ISD Engaged in Electioneering
Houston Independent School District is accused of illegal electioneering by Attorney General Ken Paxton’s...
DOJ Charges Canadian Man in the 2021 Texas GOP Website Hack
The U.S. Department of Justice charged Canadian Aubrey Cottle with hacking and stealing sensitive data from...
Houston Mayor Prioritizes Drivers, Draws Protests
While the City of Houston pushes for wider lanes to accommodate traffic flow, some residents argue that walkability and pedestrian safety must come first—a debate playing out in the controversial Montrose Boulevard project. Late last week, protestors gathered on the...
Lawmaker’s Real Estate Ties Raise Eyebrows in Texas House Deal
A Democrat lawmaker is under scrutiny at the Texas Capitol after pushing legislation that could benefit his own private real estate firm—while taxpayers are left footing the bill. State Rep. Rafael Anchía of Dallas filed a bill this session that appears to crack down...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
2.28.2024: Vegas goes in big for Dade Phelan
Trump Endorsements Flood in for Candidates… Paxton Targets Phelan Loyalists… Vegas Goes Big for Dade Phelan…...
2/27/24 AG Ken Paxton On the Campaign Trail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpCy64TMo7I - AG Ken Paxton continues campaigning for endorsed...
Can A New Republican Party Rise In Time To Stop The Extremist Uniparty?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Burden is a pastor and conservative activist leading a grassroots...
Going Lawless, Pulling Out All The Stops To Get Trump
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Lauren Bowman Bis is the Director of Communications for the Public Interest...
Rogue District Judges & The Left’s Hatred Of Free Speech
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Conservative Congressman Pat Fallon represents the 4th Congressional District...
Former Education Secretary Bill Bennett Talks Education Freedom
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Secretary William Bennett served as chairman of the National Endowment for...
4.15.2025: House showdown set on school choice.
School Choice Showdown Set for Wednesday in Texas House… Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas...
4/14/25 School Choice Fight Ahead
- School Choice Showdown in Texas House - Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children...