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174 Criminal Aliens Deported From Texas
ICE said 24 were confirmed gang members.

Republicans Call on State Reps to Vote for New House Leadership
Wise County Republicans are calling on newly elected State Rep. Andy Hopper to vote for a House speaker who...

Parents Organize Protest Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes in Houston ISD
Frustrated by ongoing leadership changes and a lack of transparency from Houston Independent School...

McKinsey Fights Release of Information on Contracts With UT
McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, is fighting the release of information contained in its contracts and agreements with the University of Texas System. McKinsey counts itself among the “big three” management consulting firms in the United States,...

Brooke Rollins, Scott Turner Among Texans Joining Trump’s Team
As President Donald Trump finalizes his cabinet selections ahead of his upcoming inauguration, several Texans are being tapped for prominent roles, reinforcing the state’s influence in his administration. On Friday, Trump announced former Texas lawmaker Scott Turner...

Houston Mayor and Controller Spar Over $72 Million in Unbudgeted Overtime Spending
As federal funds run out, the city is using the general fund to cover the overtime.

Dozens of Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested Outside Austin
Law enforcement took 47 people into custody.

EPIC City Developers Hire High-Profile Defense Attorney
Dan Cogdell says the planned Islamic community is “the victim of racial profiling” and calls criticism “political theater.”

Texas Senators Move to End State DEI Programs and Enforce Biological Sex Designations
One measure bans DEI from state agencies, while another prohibits changes to birth certificates based on “gender identity.”

Rep. Pfluger Pushes To Revoke Endangered Species Listings To Boost Energy Industry
Lawmakers move to end weaponized Biden administration environmental policies hindering American energy.

Sources: Former Texas Lottery Director Reportedly Missing
Sources say authorities have been unable to find Gary Grief, and he could have fled to Mexico. An attorney for Grief has disputed that claim.

Texas House Committee Considers Limiting Foreign Land Ownership
Despite its national security framing, the bill is also drawing fire from some conservatives who argue it doesn’t go far enough.

Christian School CFO Accused of Grooming 16-Year-Old Stepdaughter
The girl told police that Rory Waide left a sex toy in her underwear drawer.

174 Criminal Aliens Deported From Texas
ICE said 24 were confirmed gang members.

Republicans Call on State Reps to Vote for New House Leadership
Wise County Republicans are calling on newly elected State Rep. Andy Hopper to vote for a House speaker who...

Parents Organize Protest Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes in Houston ISD
Frustrated by ongoing leadership changes and a lack of transparency from Houston Independent School...

Investigations, Longhorn Scorecard, State
McKinsey Fights Release of Information on Contracts With UT
McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, is fighting the release of information contained in its contracts and agreements with the University of Texas System. McKinsey counts itself among the “big three” management consulting firms in the United States,...

Brooke Rollins, Scott Turner Among Texans Joining Trump’s Team
As President Donald Trump finalizes his cabinet selections ahead of his upcoming inauguration, several Texans are being tapped for prominent roles, reinforcing the state’s influence in his administration. On Friday, Trump announced former Texas lawmaker Scott Turner...
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Frigid Temps in Texas Lead to Frigid Relations in the Capitol
Texas’ two chambers at odds over their preferred approach to high electrical bills.

Access for What?
Masking compromises with the devil so as to do good things down the road never pays off.

Faith and Public Policy
Yes, Caesar gets what is due to him–like taxes, but not all is his to claim.

What Are GOP Priorities?
What are the Texas GOP Legislative Priorities? How does an issue become a priority, and how much effort is the Texas GOP putting into passing these priorities in 2021?

12.3.2024: Dade Phelan’s embattled run.
Phelan Ally Defects, Backs Cook for Speaker… Legislation Would Block Universities From Accepting Donations...

12/2/24 Is Dade Phelan Done?
- Another Phelan Ally Defects, Backs Cook for Speaker - Texas Parents Back Plans for Public Education...

The Show Behind The Show, Turkey Day & New Age Parenting Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean share stories of Thanksgiving. The boys also talk about...

The Election, Diddy & Collapsing Media, All Big Stories To End The Year
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ed Henry, host of the Briefing on Newsmax 2.