An “Ebola dashboard” launches in Harris County right as officials tell Houston there’s nothing to worry about, and that contradiction sets the tone for a packed Friday show. I walk through what the dashboard is supposed to do, how airport screening and monitoring would work during a surge of international travel, and why public health messaging can feel less like transparency and more like a signal that something bigger is coming.

From there, I hit several Texas stories that reveal how quickly policy becomes personal: a Round Rock Pride festival and the debate over Texas Senate Bill 12, the New World screwworm response in South Texas with quarantine zones and sterile fly releases, and the weekend Houston weather outlook with storm-driven flooding risk. Each one raises the same practical question: what should government enforce, what should it promote, and what does it owe families who just want clear rules and honest communication?

In the second hour, I’m joined by Charles Blaine from Urban Reform for a Houston local recap focused on FIFA World Cup planning, extreme heat risk, a security perimeter near NRG, and the political tension around ICE being “on site.” We also dig into Houston’s budget drama and fee proposals, plus education and fraud stories that show how messy governance gets when accountability is optional.

To close, I break down the U.S. Supreme Court settlement ending the Rio Grande water dispute between Texas and New Mexico, and I give my take on Ken Paxton’s investigation into energy drink marketing and high caffeine products like Celsius and Alani.

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A flesh-eating livestock parasite just crossed from “far away” to “detected in Texas,” and that should change how we think about border security, agriculture, and basic competence. We walk through what the New World screwworm is, why ranchers and border counties are sounding alarms, and why the food supply and Texas economy do not get protected by press releases and social media arguments. If prevention is easier than eradication, then speed, coordination, and listening to the people closest to the threat are the whole game.

From there, we pivot to school safety in the Houston area as Cy-Fair ISD runs a full-scale active threat exercise. I’m glad districts prepare for the worst day, but I’m not willing to pretend it’s normal that schools have to practice for violence. We talk about the deeper cultural problem behind school attacks, the formation of young men, and why responsibility, discipline, and moral clarity matter more than another round of blame and slogans.

We also cover a troubling Houston cyberstalking case connected to “incel” ideology, then shift into practical Second Amendment realities with news that Arms Room Radio is joining the Patriot Talk 920 lineup. We dig into what responsible armed citizenship looks like, why training increases even in constitutional carry states, and one key legal takeaway after any self-defense incident: get a lawyer and stop talking.

We close with two big Texas accountability stories: the TEA’s new Student Protection Resource Center and Houston’s proposed budget, including the debated $5 trash administrative fee and the public trust crisis it reveals.

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A major shake-up hits Texas election politics: Secretary of State Jane Nelson announces she’s stepping down, and we unpack why that matters far beyond Austin headlines. From the way primaries are run to who actually ends up representing voters, we walk through the real-world consequences of open primaries and the argument that party nominations should be protected as a basic freedom of association. If you’ve ever wondered why “moderate” winners keep popping up in safe Republican districts, this conversation puts a spotlight on the mechanics that make it possible.

We also move from ballot boxes to border security and public safety. Texas DPS disrupts smuggling attempts involving commercial trucks, including concerns about cloned vehicles that mimic legitimate companies to avoid detection. Then we tackle the new DPS move to require English-only CDL knowledge testing, tying English proficiency to commercial driver safety, federal standards, and the practical reality of driving on Texas roads. Along the way, we look at border encounters as a policy metric that voters can actually measure, not just debate.

In the second hour, Texas Scorecard’s Adam Kahn joins us to explain what tenure is, why it’s so hard to reverse once granted, and why recent tenure approvals at Texas A&M and the University of North Texas are raising alarms about ideology inside taxpayer-funded universities. We close with two heavy but vital accountability stories: a Houston firefighter accused in a child grooming case, and Democrat prosecutors suing to block Ken Paxton’s crime reporting rules, framing a bigger question about transparency and whether prosecutor discretion becomes quiet non-enforcement.

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Something has changed in Texas public life: we keep needing lawsuits and fine-print statutes to stop behavior that used to be policed by basic standards, community norms, and common sense. I start with the latest example, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suing the City of Denton over a planned “Big Gay Swim Day” at a city-owned pool and the allegation that organizers intended to offer gender-neutral changing rooms in violation of the Texas Women’s Privacy Act. We talk about what the law can block, what it cannot, and why that gap matters.

Then we shift to the greater Houston area, where authorities execute 21 search warrants tied to organized crime, illegal game rooms, and alleged money laundering across Galveston County and beyond. It’s a reminder that corruption and exploitation aren’t confined to downtown headlines. From there, we dig into the Texas App Store Accountability Act after the Fifth Circuit temporarily lets the age verification and parental approval requirements take effect, and we debate privacy claims, First Amendment arguments, and what real online child safety looks like.

The second hour turns to accountability on two fronts. A father joins me to describe what his family says happened at a middle school and why he believes administrators treated it like an internal discipline issue instead of an urgent criminal matter. We also look at questions surrounding Democratic candidate James Talarico’s personal connections and abortion lobbying ties, before ending with two warnings: a Polk County child abuse arrest that highlights the need for stronger justice and better vetting, and a Texas Public Policy Foundation critique of a massive ERCOT transmission build-out that could drive up ratepayer costs while expanding bureaucratic power.

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A Dallas judge tried to keep a COVID-era courtroom mask mandate alive in 2026 and the Texas Supreme Court just drew a hard line. We break down what the court actually said, why facial visibility and open access matter in a functioning justice system, and what it means when one official’s “health guidance” turns into a rule for everyone who walks through a public courtroom door. If you’ve ever wondered where policy ends and overreach begins, this hour is built for that question.

Then we shift to law enforcement accountability as the Texas Rangers investigate Houston Police Department officers accused of placing a GPS tracker on a vehicle without a warrant and allegedly denying involvement when confronted. We talk privacy rights, warrants, and why “good intentions” are never a substitute for checks and balances. From there, we cover a major public school controversy as a CFISD parent speaks out about an alleged sexual assault at a middle school and the district’s response, including what families say should happen immediately when a report is made.

You’ll also hear a wide-ranging conversation with nationally syndicated host Erick Erickson on truth over tribal politics, conservative media’s loyalty problem, and how a Christian worldview changes the temperature of the daily news cycle as Erick joins the Patriot Talk 920 Lineup today, June 1, at 9:00 p.m. CST. Plus, our Medicare Monday segment gets practical about Medicare Advantage vs Medicare supplements and why High Deductible Plan G is showing up more often as premiums rise.

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Political campaigns love one-liners because they’re fast, shareable, and usually wrong. We slow the whole thing down and ask a harder question: if a candidate suddenly sounds “moderate,” what does their actual record say when you line up the quotes, the votes, and the policy goals?

We start with Texas AG politics and the way James Talarico is getting framed in the media, including how “intentionally provocative” comments can be used as a shield when critics only chase viral clips. Then we get practical about strategy: if you want to persuade independents and moderates, you have to attack what’s true and comprehensive, not what’s catchy. That leads into the meat of the show: gun control history, climate activism messaging, Texas oil and gas realities, and why context matters more than outrage.

From there we zoom in on Houston and Harris County. We break down the Houston budget fight over a proposed solid waste fee, the controller’s push for transparency, and the bigger property tax problem when home valuations rise and families get squeezed. Then we’re joined by Charles Blaine from Urban Reform for a weekly local recap: ankle monitor failures tied to bail, the ongoing budget clash at City Hall, a runoff surprise that proves turnout decides everything, and concerns after a Fort Bend voting system glitch.

We close with a story you probably didn’t hear anywhere else: Texas adding a massive Hill Country property that will become a major new state park, plus why conservation and stewardship belong in conservative politics.

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A runoff win can feel like a footnote until you realize who controls the levers of Texas government. We start with the races most people skip and why down-ballot offices like Railroad Commissioner can shape the oil and gas industry, regulation, and the direction of the state. From there, we make the hard, practical case for how to think about the November general election when your choices aren’t perfect and turnout decides everything.

Then the tone shifts to a federal sextortion case tied to social media messages and a multi-year pattern of targeting children. We talk about what this crime looks like in real life, why it spreads so easily online, and what families can do immediately: tighter supervision, smarter rules around apps and devices, and guardrails that actually protect kids instead of just reacting after the fact. If you’re a parent or grandparent, this part is uncomfortable but necessary.

We also dig into public institutions under stress, including Texas public school districts relying on uncertified teachers, and what that means for standards and student outcomes. In the final stretch, we hit Texas affordability politics, including Governor Greg Abbott’s tuition freeze for public colleges, plus a blunt reminder of what happens when only a tiny fraction of registered voters show up for local bond elections.

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A school district lawsuit turns into a much bigger fight over who really holds power in America. We start with the federal civil rights case filed against Houston ISD and then zoom out to the constitutional framework underneath so many modern political battles: what the First Amendment was meant to restrain, how the Fourteenth Amendment reshaped the relationship between states and Washington, and why the courts now sit at the center of disputes that used to stay local.

Then we shift to a very Texas problem with national implications: hyperscale data centers and AI infrastructure. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging a pause on new projects until the state can assess impacts on the Texas power grid, water supply, land use, and rural communities. We walk through the arguments on both sides and land on a principle that cuts through the noise: the economy exists to serve the people, not the other way around.

From there, Michael Quinn Sullivan of Texas Scorecard joins us to break down the runoff election results across the state, including key statewide races and what the numbers say about voter priorities, endorsements, and the limits of big money campaigns. We also bring on Justin White from Senior Health Services to explain why Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans may see disruptive changes this fall, especially for PPO members, and what to do before open enrollment catches you off guard.

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