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In this episode, Dinesh and Debbie discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s friends without benefits, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s human smuggler job, Trump’s cartel solution, Newark’s air traffic controller problem, and Texas’ own state rep. Dade Phelan who has made making memes illegal in Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Speaker of the Texas House Burrows, fires his general counsel and policy director. His holding the position to begin with shows the incestuous nature of the Austin power crowd and how they don't even notice such anymore. These types of conflicts of interests, often through self-serving “power couples,” are all too common in Austin and Washington.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Key bills are being held up by Rep. Ken King and pressure, from you, needs to be brought to bear.House State Affairs Committee Members: Chairman Ken King (512) 463-0736 Vice Chairwoman Ana Hernandez (512) 463-0614 Rep. Rafael Anchia (512) 463-0746 Rep. Drew Darby (512) 463-0331 Rep. Yvonne Davis (512) 463-0598 Rep. Charlie Geren (512) 463-0610 Rep. Ryan Guillen (512) 463-0416 Rep. Lacy Hull (512) 463-0727 Rep. John McQueeney (512) 463-0608 Rep. Will Metcalf (512) 463-0726 Rep. Dade Phelan (512) 463-0706 Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (512) 463-0558 Rep. John T Smithee (512) 463-0702 Rep. Senfronia Thompson (512) 463-0720 Rep. Chris Turner (512) 463-0574 Also, pressure needs to be brought to the House Public Education committee to get a hearing and vote on HB 1313, banning taxpayer funded lobbying by school districts.Watch: Reining in the Texas Association of School Boards.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says that other cities are looking at Austin as a good example of how to make housing affordable, Texas Rep. Dade Phelan has filed legislation that would require an approved government disclaimer to distribute any media that's been altered and the Texas House is rolling out it's $1 billion school voucher plan today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Legislators did a half-job last session and now must get the other half fixed as the problem is still a whole and it is unethical and costs taxpayers big. Read more: Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation faces lawsuit Texas Lawmakers Seek to Close ‘Affordable Housing' Tax Exemption Loophole Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Dade Phelan's horrible anti-political speech bill gets the top attention of the House State Affairs committee, as it finally gets to work this session, and it's a bill that would make any Leftist European EU official proud because it is fundamentally un-American.Over in the Senate, which has been at work since the session began, Bettencourt has a very good bill that corrects a stupid, and costly to taxpayers, mistake from last session on election vote centers.Breitbart: Trump's Deportation Raids in Texas Lead to 200 New Federal Criminal Cases. A good start but at the current pace Trump will be out of office before 5%, yes 5 percent, of the goal is reached.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Texas Representative Dustin Burrows has been elected as the House Speaker for the new Texas Legislature, the Austin City Council is expected to put a $2 billion dollar climate bond package on the November ballot & Eanes ISD will close an elementary school due to budget cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The race to be Texas Speaker of the House heats up with the new legislature set to start in one week, new crime numbers in Austin have been released just as the new city council is sworn in and Mark Zuckerberg vows to repeal censorship on Meta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dade Phelan is out, and a bruising battle for speaker of the Texas House is set to begin – unless it’s already over? Over the weekend, GOP members backed David Cook, but Dustin Burrows claimed he had enough votes to override the caucus. What does a House speaker do, anyway?In a stunning turn of events, a coalition […] The post What exactly does the Texas House speaker do? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House Speaker race has changed overnight: Without enough votes to win, the Austin swamp swimmer leader Speaker Dade Phelan has withdrawn from the race for re-election. His Austin swamp swimmer cabal is trying the old switcheroo in order to remain in power by running Lubbock's state Rep. Dustin Burrows for the job. It goes downhill from there.How do you get reform by electing the same group? Burrows has been “the other man in the room” in the last two Speaker failures. Rep. Brian Harrison makes the point here. Dade Phelan Drops Out, His Lieutenant Jumps In What to know about the 2 Republicans hoping to become Texas House speaker Phelan Withdraws from Speaker Race After Tumultuous Tenure 5 things to know about Dade Phelan as he drops his bid for Texas House speaker Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan steps down amid Republican infighting, more Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas oil and gas drilling rig count jumps nicely.Abilene's city manager to retire.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com
Sara Gonzales, BlazeTV host of "Sara Gonzales Unfiltered," joins to celebrate the current Texas House speaker, Dade Phelan, abandoning his race for a third term after being exposed as a RINO. A mysterious stranger infiltrated the studio while Glenn and Stu were broadcasting. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins to discuss the case going before SCOTUS that aims to protect children from harmful gender-affirming procedures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Random drone sightings are happening in New Jersey, some drones as big as vehicles and sightings lasting for hours. Is the government spying on us? Only 6% of federal employees work in an office, leaving $2 trillion worth of buildings empty. Sara Gonzales, BlazeTV host of "Sara Gonzales Unfiltered," joins to celebrate the current Texas House speaker, Dade Phelan, abandoning his race for a third term after being exposed as a RINO. Sen. Jon Fetterman (D-Pa.) shocked the Right by coming out in support of Elon Musk. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins to discuss the case going before SCOTUS that aims to protect children from harmful gender-affirming procedures. Joel and Luke Smallbone, known as Christian band For King & Country, join to discuss their new Christmas show, "A Drummer Boy Christmas Live," that celebrates the joy and true reason for the season, no matter your religious affiliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facing a challenge from fellow Republicans, Dade Phelan says he’s dropping his bid for re-election as Texas House speaker.Texas has some of the most expensive insurance in the nation, forcing homeowners to pay more for less coverage.Desert bighorn sheep return to the Franklin Mountains of El Paso, a major milestone in restoring the species.While the […] The post House Speaker Dade Phelan bows out of leadership reelection bid appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas Houses Speaker race now appears to be an effort by the upper-echelon of wealthy lobbyists to save Dave Phelan as speaker which begs the question: What's in it for them?Mike Toomey, an elite huge money lobbyist, is very competent but reading this story, one is forced to wonder how it goes without notice that all these things only need reform because Dade Phelan has done the opposite as speaker. Why re-elect the guy who failed and is suddenly now going to implement the changes that most have known were needed, including Toomey, for some time?Former Phelan ally Trent Ashby endorses David Cook for speaker.Texas House Democrats snub TMF and elect Gene “Boo-Hoo” Wu as caucus chairman in a notable swing leftwards. Wu is someone who needs very close scrutiny but seems a perfect representation of today's pro-Chinese communist Democrat Party.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. Charles Perry to lead effort to ban all THC from sale in Texas.Major victory for the Constitution and all business owners, shareholders, partners, etc: Horrible FINCIN “Beneficial Ownership” reporting stopped by federal judge with nationwide injuction.50 North Texas teachers flagged in statewide test cheating scandal. You can see the full list of teachers at this story.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com
Also, a Denton jury has returned a conviction in a capital murder case, and Republicans will make their pick for a new House Speaker tomorrow, as Dade Phelan is taking his name out of the race.
Jim Henson and Josh Blank join the ongoing speculation about whether Dade Phelan will remain Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Will Republican state reps in West Texas sell-out their conservative voters and help re-elect Dade Phelan as Texas House Speaker or, will they put the good of Texas ahead of their personal power ambitions and elect a speaker who seeks to pass a Republican agenda? They meet in caucus Saturday.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Border and illegal immigration news including a story on Texas busing of migrants that is ridiculous because it ignores the fundamental fact that the busing has all been voluntary. Texas Democrat says border buoy barrier was his idea 11 Afghan Migrants Found in Large Migrant Group After Crossing Border into Texas Many want Trump to address the border crisis in his first 100 days in office New Migrant Caravan Departs Southern Mexico for U.S. Border U.S. Sanctions Five Gulf Cartel Members Over Illegal Fishing in Gulf of Mexico Texas Sales Tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in October.The Texas Miracle continues: Lone Star State leads U.S. in net domestic migration, Census Bureau estimates show.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Brandon Waltens, Senior Editor at the Texas Scorecard.
Dade Phelan got 2 new challengers, one of them being a Democrat. The Mayor of Houston is tackling wasteful spending […]
Two new challengers have entered the race against Dade Phelan expanding the coalition advocating for reform in the Texas House. […]
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: State Representative James Frank of Wichita Falls announced a run to challenge Dade Phelan for Speaker of the House bringing the total to 4 challengers, 5 in the race.Rep. Frank is a good conservative on most issues, though my own column in 2017 reminds that he can stray, but members should give serious consideration to whether they want yet another speaker for whom his or her word is not necessarily a bond when political expediency comes in to play – see: Rep. Phelan, other Republicans intent on giving Texas Democrats that which voters refused to give.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lubbock County commissioners Jordan Rackler, Precinct 4, and Jason Corley, Precinct 2, stand strong for taxpayers and again deny the quorum required to pass yet another Bowtie Bully Parrish tax increase. Parrish wants to increase county spending by seven and a half million dollars this year alone!Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick releases additional “interim charges” for senators.Texas HD73 Democrat candidate smokes pot on camera in a commercial pushing legalized marijuana.We have an Anti-Wimp update today: Victim wrests gun from robber, uses it to ensure man robs no more.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has sued the Biden Administration over a new rule protecting the private information of women who have left Texas seeking abortion services: https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-sues-block-biden-rule-protecting-privacy-women-who-get-abortions-2024-09-05/ From the hassling of Democrats at their homes, to the suing of counties over voter outreach, to the pursuit of non-profits who help migrants, the state is in a full court press against Latino voters in Texas: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ken-paxton-greg-abbott-lawsuits-warrants-raids_n_66d9b07ee4b06ce2f28f10d0 Governor Abbott has spent over $221 million to transport about 120,000 migrants to "sanctuary cities" - which comes to $1,841 per one-way bus ticket: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3141777/texas-busing-migrants-border-costs/#google_vignette The trial against the members of the "Trump Train" who endangered a Biden/Harris campaign bus on IH-35 between Austin and New Braunfels in the leadup to the 2020 election starts today in Austin: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/06/biden-bus-trump-train-trial/ Looking to preserve his post as Speaker of the House, Beaumont Rep. Dade Phelan has brought former Governor Rick Perry onto his team: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/rick-perry-dade-phelan-senior-advisor-texas/269-10d784cb-33cf-4158-a6c6-3383496c491c Speaking at TribFest, San Antonio GOP Congressman Tony Gonzalez predicts that his party will lose control of the U.S. House this fall: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/05/rep-gonzales-republicans-house-election/ TribFest is underway in Austin, and Progress Texas will set up our official HQ during the FREE Open Congress event on Saturday September 7 at Hideout Coffee at 7th and Congress! We'll be live all day recording for the podcast, hanging out with progressive activists including YOU, and moving our stylish merch. Come see us! https://festival.texastribune.org/event/651560b0-5404-4ea0-b75e-8725c648826d/websitePage:64071bfd-7c25-49f7-a1ca-90f3fa6ff376 The Harris/Trump debate is Tuesday - grab your debate bingo cards: https://progresstexas.org/blog/harris-trump-debate-expectations-and-bingo-cards ...And RSVP for the Dallas debate watch party that Progress Texas is co-hosting on Tuesday night: https://www.mobilize.us/nathanjohnsoncampaign/event/683642/ See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: https://govotetexas.org/ Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access And, our September membership drive is underway! We want to add 50 new members to the Progress Texas family in the form of regular monthly supporters at the $10, $25 or $50 level - if you join the team before the end of September, we'll hook you up with an exclusive invitation to our Holiday Party this December! https://progresstexas.org/donate Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A Texas case out of Fort Bend County, in which a Democrat county commissioner candidate, former Dem county judge chief of staff, and Biden White House liaison has been indicted on charges of impersonation, shows how the Left and Democrats setup their own victimhood and excuses for rabidly criticizing the country. It's all very similar to international false flag operations and is based on lies. When your are a Marxist, rejecting all ideas of set morality, you adopt the Marxist idea that the ends justify the means.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Rick Perry's help the big money insider crowd keep Dade Phelan in the Texas House Speaker's chair goes from the runoff campaign to an official position in Phelan's operation – he joins mega-lobbyist Mike Toomey. More.Much other news of Texas including: Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Illegal Rule that Would Weaken State Law Enforcement and Investigation Authority.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
She seems to think it is Dade Phelan! She is more worried about upsetting Tx House leadership that her 200,000 constituents. I have the "receipts" ! To those under 40 - That means proof! Regular Wednesday guest - Jonathon Saenz speaks to Texas House leadership as well.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear an expedited appeal from Attorney General Paxton in the case of the church-affiliated Annunciation House in El Paso. This is the group that has fought to keep its records secret related to its work with illegal immigrants.And, Texas is leading 16 states in suing the Biden/Harris Administration over its rule on immigration that is well outside the bounds of what the law allows that further incentivizes and rewards illegal immigration into these United States.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas House Speaker, for now, Dade Phelan makes huge move to save his speakership; brings in Texas top lobbyist (and top casino gambling lobbyist) to be his Chief of Staff. My opinion is Mike Toomey isn't giving up millions in annual income for sacrificial service but to save the big-business lobby's key man Phelan. It may very well work. DNC Fail: Viewers Rage After False Reports of Beyoncé Performance — ‘F-ing Liars Lied to Get People to Watch'. Also, Texas DNC delegate robbed at gunpoint by suspects in ski masks in downtown Chicago.North America rotary drilling rig count from Baker Hughes. Another piece using bad language (“dress coded”) and the self centered nature of America's younger generation: Woman sparks online debate after wearing shorts to job interview, recruiter sends her home.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Texas House leadership has major concerns as reflected by their facial hair and other immutable factors. Today we talk about some surprising members who are not ready to go to the floor for Dade Phelan.
Elon Musk is calling out the dangers of the declining fertility rate in Texas and across the nation. Dan Patrick is warning House members of the catastrophic consequences of keeping either Dade Phelan or one of his cardinals in charge of the lower chamber.
It's really not this boring. Seriously! ; a Sketchers store will soon open, and a San Angelo man was recently indicted for intoxication assault with a vehicle.Ashley Ammons with the United Way and Sun Cha from San Angelo ISD discuss the upcoming "Back to School" pop-up event. Finally, the COVER1 Crew talks about the Top 10 Running Backs in the Concho Valley. Oh, and the City of San Angelo announced new hours for the Municipal pool and the Unidad Park Splash Pad.In case you missed it, here are some of the biggest news stories from today:Boar's Head Expands Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (07/31/2024)Internet, Phone Service Restored After Outage at Shannon (07/31/2024)Lubbock Police Seek Public's Help to Find Mother of Baby Found in Dumpster (07/31/2024)Abilene PD K9 Teams Receive Awards and Introduce Newest Member (07/31/2024)Angelo State Baseball to Host Fall Showcase Camp (07/31/2024)TPWD Releases Billionth Fish Into Texas Waters (07/31/2024)Boeing Appoints New CEO After Losses Triple (07/31/2024)One Taken To Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries After Rollover Crash (07/31/2024)Skechers Nears Opening in San Angelo (07/31/2024)Local Man Arrested After Crashing into His Residence (07/31/2024)Updated Medal Count from the 2024 Olympics (07/31/2024)Texan Claims $5 Million Scratch Ticket Prize (07/31/2024)CBP Officers Seize Over $835K Worth of Devil's Lettuce at World Trade Bridge (07/31/2024)San Angelo Man Indicted for Intoxication Assault After Crash (07/31/2024)Top 10 Wide Receivers to Watch in West Texas in 2024 (07/31/2024)City of San Angelo Updates Municipal Pool and Splash Pad Schedules (07/31/2024)Federal Ruling Lifts Injunction, Allows Buoys to Remain in Rio Grande (07/31/2024)Heat Advisory Issued for Big Country (07/31/2024)Intoxication Assault With Vehicle and Theft Top Booking Report (07/31/2024)Texas Governor Rick Perry on A&M Chancellor, Dade Phelan, and Donald Trump (07/30/2024)
Today, we look at just how radical some of the democrats are who are being empowered by Dade Phelan. Briscoe Cain has come out and not only said he believes Phelan will lose, but that it's time to reform the Texas House and David Luther is calling the transgendering of kids a constitutional right.
Dade Phelan wins, Jeff Leach is pleased, Brian Harrison not so much; the GOP path aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Local government good ol' boy bricks-for-brains running Palo Pinto County decided to infringe on political speech at election time as they are still upset that their buddy, state Rep. Glenn Rogers, was beaten in the GOP primary. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has told them to stop it! Details can be found here: 5th Circ. Halts Texas County's Electioneering Rules – Law360.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.There is a very long story at the Texas Tribune headlined: Texas' Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far right. For all the quotes and analysis given, the writers and so-called experts miss the real reason why some mega donors want to preserve the status quo in the Texas House, which at present means Dade Phelan. I will tell you exactly what that reason is that others seem unable to grasp.We visit with Ben Armenta, chairman candidate for the Texas Republican Party.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Representative Tony Tinderholt is the conservative who represents District 94 in the Texas State House. ANDRepresentative Brian Harrison represents the 10th district in the Texas State House. Prior to that he was President Trump's Chief of Staff at HHS.
This week Democrats and liberal Republicans completely lost their mind when conservatives called out Dade Phelan for how he acquiesced to Democrats, who fled Texas in an attempt to try to kill election integrity policy.
This week Democrats and liberal Republicans completely lost their mind when conservatives called out Dade Phelan for how he acquiesced to Democrats, who fled Texas in an attempt to try to kill election integrity policy.
Congressmen Want Update on Number of Illegal Aliens in the US… Phelan Scrambles to Create a Study Committee on Chinese Land Ownership Ban… Texas A&M to Implement Biden's Controversial Title […]
New Poll: Trump & Cruz in the lead… Lawsuits filed against ‘unconstitutional' Biden gun rule… Dade Phelan donor is the Democrat at the center of the election fraud fight… Border Patrol […]
Rick Perry goes all in for Dade Phelan; UNT protest free of clashesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As promised, we're back with the results of the March primary. Governor Abbott edged closer to the voucher majority that he seeks. But he doesn't have it yet. Jaime Puente of Every Texan broke down the results for us. Is the fight over education vouchers effectively over in Texas? No. It's not. There are six runoffs that we will keep our eyes on. Another significant runoff is Speaker of the House, Dade Phelan's, in east Texas. Despite his popularity among representatives in the Texas House, he is under pressure in his district. We urge you to use your power! Vote in your district if you have a runoff. Call your representative and ask them about their position on public education. Talk to your friends about this crucial issue that is foundational to democracy. Keep listening! We promise to keep you informed.Want to know more about Every Texan? Find them here.https://www.texasaft.org/Want to get engaged in supporting local public schools? Find our resource guide here. https://mothersfordemocracyinstitute.org/If you'd like to help us keep this critical content coming, donate here. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/saynotovouchers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dade Phelan’s fight to hang on to his Beaumont-based seat is seen as a proxy war for fights over the future direction of Texas Republicans. We’ll hear about how his fellow GOP opponents are seizing on an issue they think can topple the current House speaker.The issue that is rapidly turning bipartisan: Both Republicans and […] The post Bill Nye the Science Guy is coming to Texas for the eclipse appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A decade-long political witch hunt concluded this week and Ken Paxton won. Tom Oliverson announced his candidacy for the speaker, and Dade Phelan revealed his plan to indoctrinate all the incoming freshmen.