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Paxton Opinion Targets Therapists Behind Child ‘Psychological Transitioning’
Psychiatric providers who help facilitate prohibited treatments may be barred from receiving public funds and could risk losing their licenses.
SXSW Educators Conference Promotes DEI and LGBT Instruction
A national education conference with a history of promoting critical race theory and LGBT topics in...
McKinney ISD, Athletic Trainer Sued for Alleged Sexual Abuse
Parents are suing McKinney Independent School District for allegedly enabling a female employee to sexually...
Alleged Jihadist Commits Shooting in Downtown Austin
An Islamic gunman is accused of killing three people, and injuring fourteen more, during an attack on Austin’s iconic Sixth Street nightlife district early Sunday morning. The Austin Police Department responded to the attack and eliminated the shooter, Police Chief...
Crosby ISD Band Director May Have More Misconduct Victims
Authorities are urging students who may have been victims of sexual misconduct by Crosby High School Band Director Kevin Knight to come forward. Knight was placed on administrative leave February 20 following alleged “inappropriate, improper relationships” with former...
Trump Endorses Huffines for Comptroller, Miller for Re-Election
President Donald Trump’s latest endorsements are putting him at odds with Gov. Greg Abbott.
Trump Promotes ‘Energy Dominance’ in Corpus Christi Days Before Election
Despite mounting speculation, Trump did not announce an endorsement in Texas’ contentious U.S. Senate primary.
Texas Secures Deal With Samsung on Smart TV Privacy
According to the lawsuit filed by Paxton, Samsung began collecting user data in 2013.
Texas Can Ban Sexually Explicit Shows for Minors, Appellate Court Rules
The federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction against a state law prohibiting sexually oriented performances—including erotic drag shows—in front of kids.
Houston ISD Board Approves 12 School Closures After Heated Public Opposition
The vote was unanimous.
Texas Dismantles DEI-Oriented HUB Network
The comptroller’s office has ended race- and sex-based preferences in state contracting.
Vanguard Settles With Texas in ESG Antitrust Case
A lawsuit is ongoing against BlackRock and State Street.
Texas Tech Regents Bring System Rules Into Compliance With State Law
The changes are required under Senate Bill 37.
Paxton Opinion Targets Therapists Behind Child ‘Psychological Transitioning’
Psychiatric providers who help facilitate prohibited treatments may be barred from receiving public funds and could risk losing their licenses.
SXSW Educators Conference Promotes DEI and LGBT Instruction
A national education conference with a history of promoting critical race theory and LGBT topics in...
McKinney ISD, Athletic Trainer Sued for Alleged Sexual Abuse
Parents are suing McKinney Independent School District for allegedly enabling a female employee to sexually...
Alleged Jihadist Commits Shooting in Downtown Austin
An Islamic gunman is accused of killing three people, and injuring fourteen more, during an attack on Austin’s iconic Sixth Street nightlife district early Sunday morning. The Austin Police Department responded to the attack and eliminated the shooter, Police Chief...
Crosby ISD Band Director May Have More Misconduct Victims
Authorities are urging students who may have been victims of sexual misconduct by Crosby High School Band Director Kevin Knight to come forward. Knight was placed on administrative leave February 20 following alleged “inappropriate, improper relationships” with former...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
A Daughter’s Defense
Mattie Hayworth, daughter of U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, defends her father against personal attacks that have surfaced during the GOP primary campaign.
3/2/26 Psychological Transitioning Children
-Paxton Opinion Targets Therapists Behind Child ‘Psychological Transitioning’ -Trump Endorses Huffines for...
The Show Behind The Show, Operation Epic Fury Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys discuss Iran, the Texas primary election and Sean's epic jaunt into...
3.2.2026: Texas’ Energy Dominance
Trump Promotes ‘Energy Dominance’ Ahead of Primary… Texas Can Ban Sexually Explicit Shows for Minors… Texas...
Real Texans: Rachel Hale
In this week’s Real Texans, Brandon Waltens visits with Conservative Leader Award recipient Rachel Hale....
2/27/26 Texas Can Ban Sexually Explicit Shows for Minors
- Texas Can Ban Sexually Explicit Shows for Minors, Appellate Court Rules - Texas Dismantles DEI-Oriented...
Corruption Is BAD. Government Corruption Is ANTI-AMERICAN!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Robert Montoya is an investigative reporter for the Texas Scorecard.
What Is Being Conserved?
Sometimes I get hung up on words. When I write late at night, I’ll go down a rabbit hole of etymologies and...
2.27.2026: Democrats In GOP Primaries.
- Congressional Race Shows How Open Primaries Let Democrat Money Shape GOP Ballots… - Vanguard Settles With...