What Kind Of Texas Are We Building

A state historical marker goes up in Round Rock, and it turns into a blunt test of what Texas wants to honor in public. We read what the marker says about Vander Clyde Broadway, the entertainer known as “Barbette,” then ask the question a lot of people dodge: yes, something happened, but does that mean it deserves celebration and permanent recognition? For me, public memory is never “just a plaque.” It’s a lesson handed to our kids about what matters, what’s admirable, and what kind of culture we’re building.From there we pivot into a Texas City federal case involving machine gun conversion devices, often called switches, and why politicians love the phrase “weapons of war.” I draw a hard line between trafficking and lawful gun ownership, then push back on the premise that the government can decide which tools citizens may own while still claiming the Second Amendment protects liberty. If you care about gun rights, gun control messaging, and the long game of rights erosion, this segment is for you.We also cover USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins pointing to open border policy as a factor in the New World screwworm’s return, the ongoing fentanyl crisis after a Lamarck overdose death leads to a murder charge, and the TSA’s credibility after a Houston man allegedly boarded a United flight with a fake boarding pass. Finally, we get into ERCOT warnings that data centers and crypto facilities can destabilize the Texas power grid, and Ken Paxton’s investigation into heavy metals found in common protein powders, including lead and cadmium. ************************************************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!