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Epidemic of Child Predators in Texas Schools Continues
In 2025, scores of educators statewide were accused of sex crimes targeting students and other children.
Austin Initiates Second Round of Budget Cuts
Austin’s municipal government is poised to cut its social services budget by approximately $5.3 million....
2025: The Year Texas Lawmakers Tried To Criminalize Political Memes
One of the most revealing free speech fights of the legislative session came not over protests or campaign...
Federal Data Shows Houston Leads Nation in ICE Arrests
Houston leads the nation in immigration arrests, topping every other major U.S. city both for ICE arrests made in the community and for detentions carried out inside jails and prisons, according to newly released federal data. From Jan. 20 through Oct. 15, U.S....
Gambling Industry Took Losses This Year
Coming into 2025, lawmakers were confronted with a growing scandal at the Texas Lottery. Amid state and federal investigations into a series of illegal schemes, lawmakers dismantled the Texas Lottery Commission and transferred oversight of the games to the Texas...
Texas Lawmakers Finally Took China Seriously in 2025
Ongoing vigilance is needed despite this positive step.
Texas A&M Committee Recommended University-Wide DEI Training
A conservative scholar agreed with the committee’s criticism of leadership but rejected its framing that this was a racial issue.
Texas GOP Presses on with Fight To Close Primary Elections
A legal battle between the party and Secretary of State Jane Nelson continues to play out in the courts.
Federal Appeals Court Backs Compensation for Homeowners Flooded During Hurricane Harvey
A federal appeals court ruled the government is liable for the damage that occurred to properties flooded upstream of two reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey.
Elon Musk’s X Backs Texan’s Free Speech Fight
Michelle Evans has been under threat of criminal prosecution for sharing a photo of a man washing his hands in a woman’s restroom at the Texas Capitol.
Texas Redistricting Impacts National Redistricting Efforts
Heading into 2026, the redistricting fight is only beginning.
‘Recognized’ Rockport Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student
Josh Nguyen is accused of assaulting an underage student when he taught maritime science at Rockport-Fulton ISD last school year.
Parents Gain Ground as Texas Lawmakers Act to Protect Children in School
Texas lawmakers passed many key parental rights and child protection priorities.
Epidemic of Child Predators in Texas Schools Continues
In 2025, scores of educators statewide were accused of sex crimes targeting students and other children.
Austin Initiates Second Round of Budget Cuts
Austin’s municipal government is poised to cut its social services budget by approximately $5.3 million....
2025: The Year Texas Lawmakers Tried To Criminalize Political Memes
One of the most revealing free speech fights of the legislative session came not over protests or campaign...
Federal Data Shows Houston Leads Nation in ICE Arrests
Houston leads the nation in immigration arrests, topping every other major U.S. city both for ICE arrests made in the community and for detentions carried out inside jails and prisons, according to newly released federal data. From Jan. 20 through Oct. 15, U.S....
Gambling Industry Took Losses This Year
Coming into 2025, lawmakers were confronted with a growing scandal at the Texas Lottery. Amid state and federal investigations into a series of illegal schemes, lawmakers dismantled the Texas Lottery Commission and transferred oversight of the games to the Texas...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Venezuelan Gang Leaders Charged With Terrorism & Drug Trafficking
Federal prosecutors in Houston have unsealed sweeping terrorism and drug-trafficking charges against senior leaders of Tren de Aragua.
In 2026, Will The Studio Honchos Make Sci-Fi Movies For The Fans?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris Salcedo, Russell Sherrill, and Travis Khale review the world of sci-fi...
To Free Texas John Cornyn Must Be Voted Out
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas. AND Wesley Hunt, Texas Congressman,...
The Show Behind The Show, Sean-less New Year’s Week Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris lays the foundation for his efforts in 2026. With a focus on the...
The Salcedo Storm Christmas Special
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The Salcedo Show Silent Night...
Bethlehem’s Manger
Can I admit that Bethlehem has been my least favorite place to visit in Israel? It’s crowded, dirty,...
12.24.2025: End of gay marriage?
Waco Judge Files Federal Lawsuit to Overturn Obergefell… Abbott Calls for State Prosecutor to Counter...
Big Stories To End The Year
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Tim Young is a very talented comedian, pundit, and writer. Tim Young is a...
Fake Republican Candidates Exposed
Several of the Austin swamp’s top recruits were exposed over the last couple of weeks for the frauds that...