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East Texas Judge Indicted for Coercion
Judge Franklin was accused of making death threats to coerce a defendant into accepting a plea deal.
AG Paxton: District Courts Cannot Order Changes of Biological Sex on Driver’s Licenses
Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote that district courts in Texas do not have the power to order state...
Galveston County Sheriff Sues Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
A lawsuit by newly-elected Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen claims he’s immune from disciplinary...
Harris County Attorney Announces Run for Empty Congressional Seat
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has announced his candidacy for the congressional seat previously held by longtime Houston politician Sylvester Turner, who died earlier this month. Menefee, a Democrat, is known for promoting leftist policies and taking legal...
Exclusive: Club for Growth Launches Six-Figure Ad Buy in Texas To Promote School Choice
Club for Growth is launching a new six-figure ad campaign in Texas to rally support for school choice. The ad, titled “Agree,” is set to begin airing statewide this week and will run through the end of March. It highlights polling that shows broad public support for...
Tarrant County Approves Republican Redistricting Plan; Democrats Sue
The new commissioners court precinct boundaries will be used in the county’s 2026 elections.
Texas Lottery Commission Begins Transfer Process to Department of Licensing & Regulation
While lawmakers voted to abolish the commission, the proposal has still not yet been signed into law by the governor.
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.
East Texas Judge Indicted for Coercion
Judge Franklin was accused of making death threats to coerce a defendant into accepting a plea deal.
AG Paxton: District Courts Cannot Order Changes of Biological Sex on Driver’s Licenses
Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote that district courts in Texas do not have the power to order state...
Galveston County Sheriff Sues Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
A lawsuit by newly-elected Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen claims he’s immune from disciplinary...
Harris County Attorney Announces Run for Empty Congressional Seat
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has announced his candidacy for the congressional seat previously held by longtime Houston politician Sylvester Turner, who died earlier this month. Menefee, a Democrat, is known for promoting leftist policies and taking legal...
Exclusive: Club for Growth Launches Six-Figure Ad Buy in Texas To Promote School Choice
Club for Growth is launching a new six-figure ad campaign in Texas to rally support for school choice. The ad, titled “Agree,” is set to begin airing statewide this week and will run through the end of March. It highlights polling that shows broad public support for...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
COVID Jabs for Kids?
Michael Quinn Sullivan and State Representative Brian Harrison join Brandon on this episode of The Headline.
11/29/23 Kyle Rittenhouse Fights the Media
https://youtu.be/81jEpVJGZTg - Kyle Rittenhouse discusses his new book Acquitted - Sen. John Cornyn...
A Vote For Sheila Jackson Lee Is A Vote For Democrat’s Criminals
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Donald Baker is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, has 35 years of law...
11.29.2023: Greg Abbott takes aim at House incumbent
Abbott Makes First '24 Endorsement Against Incumbent… D.E.I. in Texas' K-12 Public Schools… Polling Shows...
11/28/23 DEI Comes to Texas Schools
https://youtu.be/6zOIQeS_hqU - A central Texas school district hosts a DEI department. - Another...
Keeping Promises
Making a promise only matters when the promise is kept. We each understand the need to keep our...
3.28.2025: Woke faculty get support.
UT Austin's Interim President Sides with Woke Faculty, Promises to Defend Status Quo… Lawmakers Slam...
3/27/25 No Red Flag Laws in Texas
- Texas Senate Passes Ban on Red Flag Gun Laws - Islamic Center Under Securities Investigation Amid Growing...
Kicking Government Out Of Education After Generational Failure
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sheri Few is the founder and president of U.S. Parents Involved in Education...