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Houston City Council Approves $7 Billion ‘Balanced’ Budget
The budget uses city reserves to close a $107 million shortfall.
Why Is the Texas Lottery Commission Hiding Details of a $1M Payout?
The Texas Lottery Commission is again under fire for hiding information from the public. When asked to...
Texas Teacher and Coach Accused of Sexual Misconduct With 15-Year-Old Student
A Fort Worth Independent School District teacher and coach is accused of sexual misconduct with a...
State Senators Pass Legislation Returning Prayer to Schools
Senators voted Tuesday in favor of legislation that would return prayer to K-12 schools. Senate Bill 11 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) would permit all public schools to adopt a policy providing students and employees with an opportunity to participate...
University of Texas Bans Drag Shows on Campus
3/19 Updated with response from Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare The University of Texas System has officially banned drag performances on its campuses, citing compliance with state and federal laws regarding the use of taxpayer-funded facilities. “All activities at UT...
ICE Houston Deports 142 Criminal Aliens to Mexico
Eight gang members, 11 convicted child predators, and a criminal alien who illegally entered the country 21 times were among those removed.
EPA Clears Houston’s Fifth Ward Site Months After Dioxin Scare
An EPA study conducted at Hester House had revealed dioxin levels—known carcinogens—measuring five times higher than the federal screening limit for children’s safety.
Gov. Abbott Signs Historic Bail Reform Laws to Combat the Release of Violent Offenders
The measures were symbolically signed in Houston, where judges have been accused of releasing dangerous criminals on easy bail.
Lawsuit Accusing Lotto Ticket Reseller Service of Fraud Dropped
The nonsuit represents a momentary reprieve for defendants involved in the April 2023 rigged jackpot, as attention shifts to Travis County litigation.
Higher Education Reform Measure Heads to Governor
The final legislation reflects a combination of different versions that the House and Senate passed.
Judge Adds Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg to Gag Order in Jocelyn Nungaray Murder Case
Ogg publicly accused one of the men charged in Nungaray’s murder of previously assaulting someone in Costa Rica.
Medical Liberty Legislation Awaits Gov. Abbott’s Approval
Although Texans for Vaccine Choice views this as a great victory, several bills died in the legislative process.
Conflict of Interest? House Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto Appraisal Board Bill
The Democrat-authored legislation would allow public school teachers to serve on property appraisal boards.
Houston City Council Approves $7 Billion ‘Balanced’ Budget
The budget uses city reserves to close a $107 million shortfall.
Why Is the Texas Lottery Commission Hiding Details of a $1M Payout?
The Texas Lottery Commission is again under fire for hiding information from the public. When asked to...
Texas Teacher and Coach Accused of Sexual Misconduct With 15-Year-Old Student
A Fort Worth Independent School District teacher and coach is accused of sexual misconduct with a...
State Senators Pass Legislation Returning Prayer to Schools
Senators voted Tuesday in favor of legislation that would return prayer to K-12 schools. Senate Bill 11 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) would permit all public schools to adopt a policy providing students and employees with an opportunity to participate...
University of Texas Bans Drag Shows on Campus
3/19 Updated with response from Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare The University of Texas System has officially banned drag performances on its campuses, citing compliance with state and federal laws regarding the use of taxpayer-funded facilities. “All activities at UT...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Trump’s Announcement, Abbott’s Border Moves, and the Race for Texas House Speaker
Michael Quinn Sullivan hosts this special episode!
A Two-Pronged Against Gov-ed Abuse
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Hava Armstrong is the Executive Director for Texans for Excellence in...
12.15.2023: Texas House spent at least $4.3 million on Paxton impeachment
Paxton Impeachment Cost Taxpayers More Than $4.3 Million… Patrick Blasts ‘Casino Commission’ as Vegas Group...
Fighting Our Own Battles
Stop waiting for a politician to do your job. It is up to us to re-take our government and our culture.
12/14/23 The Impeachment Sham Cost HOW MUCH?
- New release shows House spent over $4.3 million on Paxton impeachment. - Texas joins other states...
3/31/25 Texas Rangers to Investigate Islamic Center
- Abbott Deploys Texas Rangers To Investigate Islamic Center - Texas Senate Committee Weighs Bill to Crack...
The Show Behind The Show, National Security Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean is out, and the national security brothers are in! Retired, Lt. Colonel...
3.31.2025: House members skip work.
Most Texas House Members Skipped Work… Superintendent Salaries Continue to Climb as Schools Claim They’re...
Real Texans: J.M. Lozano
On this week’s REAL TEXANS, we meet J.M. Lozano, a family man, entrepreneur, and Democrat-turned-Republican...