No images? Click here August 07, 2022 Ted Cruz Expects South Texas Will Turn Red Following ‘Absolute Disaster’ at Borderby Katy Drollinger In an interview with Chris Salcedo on The Salcedo Storm Podcast, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said he expects the border crisis to turn the traditionally Democrat South Texas into a Republican stronghold. The invasion at Texas’ southern border worsened dramatically in 2022, with this fiscal year on track to break the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) record for encounters with illegal aliens. Of the more than 1.7 million illegal border crossers CBP encountered this year, 50 were in the U.S. Terrorist Screening Database, compared to 15 terrorists apprehended during the 2021 fiscal year. StatewideComptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Investigation into Dallas Drag Show Bar“Though my office does not typically comment on ongoing investigations, the recent public discussion surrounding this specific entity demands a response…” Advocating for Education FreedomA pair of parents who fought for education freedom in Florida brought their advice for success to Texas this week. Will the Texas Association of School Boards Continue Fighting Against Parents?Texas parents want the power to choose the best education for their children—yet the GOP-controlled Legislature and taxpayer-funded lobbyist unions continue to be their main opponents. Speaker Phelan Doubles Down on Support for Controversial Corporate Welfare ProgramThough the program expires at the end of the year, Phelan says lawmakers will take a “long, hard look” at bringing it back. LocalLubbock Says ‘No’ to No-New-Revenue Rate; Needs Higher Taxes to Pay for Spending IncreasesCity Manager Jarrett Atkinson says the no-new-revenue property tax rate will not work. Wylie Says ‘Yes’ to No-New-Revenue Rate for a 5th YearWhen it comes to keeping property taxes in check, local elections matter. North Texas Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing 7-Year-OldThe elementary teacher worked in Irving and Plano schools. FederalKari Lake Calls Greg Abbott’s Border Bus Scheme a ‘Cute Photo Op’“It’s a cute photo op, but it just places people who shouldn’t be here further into the country.” Arizona on Track to Declare Border Invasion as Kari Lake Declares VictoryWhile Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has thus far refused to do so, Arizona gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake has made the policy a central part of her campaign. Texas Companies Ask US Supreme Court to Uphold Affirmative ActionDell Technologies, Shell USA, American Airlines, and Match Group—are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the use of race as a factor in college admissions Quoting..."The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure." - Thomas Jefferson The Texas Scorecard Journalism Fellowship is a comprehensive program designed for conservative Texans under the age of 25 with an interest in public policy, effective civic engagement, political accountability, and Texas history. |