Episode 3903: Webb Co. sheriff, others indicted | Coach Joe Kennedy joins us | Now easier to remove corrupt local officials – Pratt on Texas 1/22/2026

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A bill authored by a freshman state representative passed the Legislature and it is important to us all. It makes removing local do-nothing or corrupt office holders easier by reforming the petitioning process. Read more here: Getting rid of ‘corrupt’ county courthouse and school board members just got easier.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.Webb County sheriff, Martin Cuellar, and his former First Deputy have been indicted on bribery charges related to COVID. Read: Sheriff accused of embezzlement appears in Houston federal court Martin Cuellar denies wrongdoing after COVID-era embezzlement charges Webb Co. Judge Tano Tijerina: The indictment of Martin Cuellar should surprise absolutely no one…. Coach Joe Kennedy joins us. Coach Joe was fired for praying on the field after games and almost a decade later won his case at the U.S. Supreme Court. Coach Joe is taking part in an event for Liz Case for HD71 on Tuesday, 27 January at 201 Mesquite in Abilene.Why we can’t get rid of recapture (Robinhood) or have full local control and funding for Texas public schools: The Edgewood decision, part of today in Texas history.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com