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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.”

Texas Senate Passes Ban on Red Flag Gun Laws
Drawing a clear line in the sand on gun rights, the Texas Senate has passed a bill that would make it...

Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Spying on Patients and Legislators
-Updated with Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation -Updated to reflect CEO Mike Sanders’ termination...

Conroe School Employee Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
A Crime Stoppers “Featured Felon” arrested in Montgomery County on a charge of sexually abusing a child was found to be employed by a local school district. Michael Alan Perry, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, a...

Trump’s Executive Order Strengthens Election Laws
President Donald Trump's recent executive order overhauling federal elections may help Texas further secure its systems. The order, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, requires documented proof of citizenship to register to vote, mandates...

Who Is Running for Harris County Judge in 2026? Here Is the Field So Far.
Republican candidates advocate for fiscal discipline and support for law enforcement, while Democrat candidates emphasize progressive social policies and community programs.

Collin County Votes for Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots
County officials approved a plan to eliminate use of most ballot marking devices in the November 2025 election.

ICE Arrests Three More Illegal Aliens Outside Houston Immigration Court
A series of coordinated ICE arrests in Houston highlights the Trump administration’s commitment to expedited deportations.

Gov. Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots
Planned protests against ICE are expected Saturday in cities across the country.

State Commission Suspends East Texas Judge Without Pay After Indictment
Judge Franklin is accused of telling a defendant he had better accept the plea deal because “dead men can’t testify.”

President Trump Vows To Restore Fort Hood Name
Fort Hood—renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023—had been one of nine U.S. Army posts renamed after a federal commission recommended removing Confederate-linked names.

Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug
Justin Anthony Banta, 38, was charged with capital murder and tampering with physical evidence.

Direct Democracy or Council Control? Some Woodway Residents Want to Vote for Mayor
Some Woodway residents are working to amend the city charter to allow residents to directly elect the mayor.

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.”

Texas Senate Passes Ban on Red Flag Gun Laws
Drawing a clear line in the sand on gun rights, the Texas Senate has passed a bill that would make it...

Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Spying on Patients and Legislators
-Updated with Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation -Updated to reflect CEO Mike Sanders’ termination...

Conroe School Employee Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
A Crime Stoppers “Featured Felon” arrested in Montgomery County on a charge of sexually abusing a child was found to be employed by a local school district. Michael Alan Perry, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, a...

Trump’s Executive Order Strengthens Election Laws
President Donald Trump's recent executive order overhauling federal elections may help Texas further secure its systems. The order, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, requires documented proof of citizenship to register to vote, mandates...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
The Texas Border Is Wide Open
Texas is being invaded.

1.16.2024: Greg Abbott says Joe Biden is to blame for river drownings
Abbott Says Biden Policies Responsible For Illegal Border Crossers Drowning… Dan Patrick Makes First...

1/15/24 Thank God for Reliable Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=335kHFHCkoY - Dan Patrick wades into Texas House race. - Renewed...

The Show Behind The Show, Democrats Reject Dr. King Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean returns to the Show Behind the Show. He and Chris chat about Dr. King,...

1.15.2024: Yeah, it’s really cold outside
Petition Filed to Recall Dallas’ Republican Mayor… Family of Sex-Trafficked Teen 'Astounded' by Dallas...

Texas Taxpayers ROBBED! We’ve Been Paying HOW MUCH For Illegals to Lawyer Up?!
This week on Come & Take It, Sara goes through three new updates on illegal immigration in Texas, one of...

Astroturf Terrorism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne represent the 24th Congressional district in the...

Judicial Tyranny Explained
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mike O’Neill is the Vice-President of legal affairs Landmark Legal...

4.8.2025 Lawmakers Could Slash the Texas Lottery
Ahead of Budget Debate, House Members Move to Slash Lottery Spending…Texas Taxpayers Funded Anti-Border...