A $33 Billion Grid Plan Could Raise Bills Without A Clear Vote

A $33 Billion Grid Plan Could Raise Bills Without A Clear Vote

Author: Patriot Talk 920 AM April 8, 2026 Duration: 1:45:32
A school reading list turns into a proxy war over truth, heritage, and who gets to define “education” in Texas. We take on the State Board of Education fight over TEKS curriculum changes, including classic literature, Texas history, and controversial debate around Bible passages in classrooms. The bigger question isn’t a single book. It’s what the goal of public education is supposed to be, and whether “diversity” and teacher autonomy are being used as cover for ideological control. Then the...

The Lone Star Conservative from Patriot Talk 920 AM cuts through the noise with bold, unapologetic commentary rooted in Christian conservative values. Hosted by Michael Wilson, this podcast focuses on the political news that matters most to Texans, from school boards and city halls in the Greater Houston Area to major debates shaping the future of America. Each episode breaks down headlines, policy battles, and cultural flashpoints with clear analysis, straight talk, and a firm commitment to faith, freedom, and the Constitution. Listeners can expect engaging discussions, sharp perspectives, and a steady defense of traditional values in a rapidly changing world. Whether youre commuting, working, or relaxing at home, listen episodes of The Lone Star Conservative to stay informed, energized, and ready to stand your ground in todays political landscape.
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The City Tried A Shell Game For $110 Million [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:33
Houston tried to walk a tightrope on immigration enforcement, and it may have stepped straight into a funding trap. We break down the City Council vote to amend Houston’s ICE-related ordinance, why the mayor says the rew…
Houston Immigration Crime Stories And The Court Battles Behind Them [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:33
A single headline can feel like a one-off. A pattern is harder to ignore. Today we connect several Texas stories to the same core issue: policies and institutions that, in our view, are failing at the basic job of protec…
How Houston Politics, Crime, And Community Collide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:28
Chaos doesn’t usually show up all at once. It shows up as a handful of “small” choices a city makes, a culture shrugs off, and a family structure we stop defending until the consequences become impossible to ignore. We s…
Houston’s ICE Fight, A Small-Town Scandal, And A Grid Under Pressure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:32
Houston is hosting a massive NRA Annual Meeting weekend, and we’re using it as a launchpad to talk about what’s happening across Texas when the headlines move from “events to attend” to “policies that change daily life.”…
A Fifth Circuit Ruling Makes Deportations To El Salvador Easier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:33
Politics can feel like a nonstop argument about personalities, but we’re chasing something deeper: what if the chaos is downstream from worldview and culture? We start with Ephesians 6:12 and the idea that our “struggle”…
Houston Sanctuary Policy Fallout And The Fight Over Public Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:29
Houston is staring down a political self-inflicted wound: a city policy fight that could cost roughly $110 million in public safety funding, spark a state investigation, and push police morale even lower. We walk through…
Houston City Hall Picks A Fight With The State Over ICE Cooperation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:54
Houston just got handed a bill for playing politics with public safety, and it is not a small one. We break down the major update in the HPD and ICE cooperation fight after Mayor John Whitmire says the state is pulling $…
Texas Rewrites Social Studies As Lawmakers Warn Of Activist Influence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:48
Texas is rewriting what kids learn about America, and the fight isn’t just about dates and names. We walk through the Texas State Board of Education’s early draft of new TEKS social studies standards, why religion and hi…