Houston’s ICE Fight, A Small-Town Scandal, And A Grid Under Pressure

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.” I walk you through how to catch our live broadcasts from the convention floor, what to expect from the Voices of 2A section, and why these meetups matter for Second Amendment organizing and the gun community in Houston.Then the show turns hard into the news: a major Magnolia, Texas update as city secretary Christian Gable publicly describes her allegations and the chain of decisions that followed. We also break down a new US House vote on the FENCES Act and why Texas lawmakers argue states should not be punished under the Clean Air Act for foreign pollution and exceptional events like wildfires and dust storms.Charles Blaine from Urban Reform joins for a fast, detailed Houston politics recap, including the HPD-ICE ordinance, the $110M-plus funding threat, and how Dallas and Austin fit into the bigger sanctuary policy fight. We also hit Harris County Commissioner’s Court drama and why immigration enforcement debates are getting pushed and pulled by state pressure.Finally, we dig into ERCOT’s long-term load forecast and why data centers and crypto mining could reshape the Texas power grid, electricity prices, and the definition of “progress.” If you care about Houston local news, Texas energy policy, immigration enforcement, and the Second Amendment, this one connects the dots.************************************************Listen every day to our strong conservative programs on Patriot Talk 920 AM.  Tune-in on your radio in Houston to KYST 920 AM or download our app by visiting 920app.com or search for "Patriot Talk 920" from your app store!