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UT-San Antonio To Consolidate Race and Gender Studies Department
The move follows a similar decision from the UT system’s flagship campus in Austin.
South Texas Teacher Who Recorded Kids in School Bathroom Gets 30 Years
A South Texas substitute teacher was sentenced to 30 years in prison after admitting to 21 felony charges...
Hood County Rejects Data Center Moratorium, Pressures DA on Appraisal District Audit
By a vote of 3-2, a majority of Hood County Commissioners again rejected a moratorium on data centers....
New UT Poll Shows Tight AG Race, Close Senate Contest
With early voting already underway ahead of Tuesday’s Primary Election, a new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll suggests several Republican contests may be tightening in the final days before voters head to the polls. The survey, conducted Feb. 2–16,...
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Hit 130,000 Applications at Midway Mark
Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program has hit another milestone as it reaches the halfway point of its initial six‑week application window. More than 130,000 student applications have now been submitted and over 2,000 schools have signed up to participate. The...
Texas Tech Regents Poised To Approve ‘Renewable Energy’ Master’s Degree
The program is part of this week’s consent agenda.
Texas Officials Clash on Camp Mystic’s Future
State Rep. Wes Virdell contends that Lt. Gov. Patrick’s request and the new camp safety regulations could lead to the closure of Camp Mystic.
Parents Voice Concerns Over Sherman ISD Teacher Reprimanded for Grooming
Sherman Middle School teacher Brad Strickland resigned from Tioga ISD in 2023 in lieu of being fired amid misconduct allegations.
Paxton Sues Radical Abortion Pill Network Shipping Illegal Drugs Across Texas
The suit accuses Aid Access of violating Texas’ pro-life laws.
San Antonio Teacher Resigns Over Comments to Female Student
North East ISD said LEE High School culinary arts teacher David Terrazas chose to “step away” after alleged inappropriate behavior.
New Social Studies Standards up for Review in Special Meeting
During a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, State Board of Education members will discuss the newly reworked social studies standards.
Did Williamson County Waste $1 Million on Voting Equipment?
Williamson County’s election administrator is under fire.
Casino-Backed PAC Dumps Millions Into Final Stretch of Texas GOP Primaries
Casino expansion proposals have repeatedly stalled in the Legislature, but the industry has continued investing heavily in Republican primaries.
UT-San Antonio To Consolidate Race and Gender Studies Department
The move follows a similar decision from the UT system’s flagship campus in Austin.
South Texas Teacher Who Recorded Kids in School Bathroom Gets 30 Years
A South Texas substitute teacher was sentenced to 30 years in prison after admitting to 21 felony charges...
Hood County Rejects Data Center Moratorium, Pressures DA on Appraisal District Audit
By a vote of 3-2, a majority of Hood County Commissioners again rejected a moratorium on data centers....
New UT Poll Shows Tight AG Race, Close Senate Contest
With early voting already underway ahead of Tuesday’s Primary Election, a new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll suggests several Republican contests may be tightening in the final days before voters head to the polls. The survey, conducted Feb. 2–16,...
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Hit 130,000 Applications at Midway Mark
Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program has hit another milestone as it reaches the halfway point of its initial six‑week application window. More than 130,000 student applications have now been submitted and over 2,000 schools have signed up to participate. The...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Meta Drops $1.2 Million Into Texas Primaries
A Meta-backed PAC is spending big in Texas primaries as state lawmakers are expected to revisit regulation of artificial intelligence, data centers, and related infrastructure during the next legislative session.
One Week Left
Several new things have come to light in the final weeks of a very important primary. What can you do in the...
Fed-Flix, How Your Government Is Sticking Its Nose Into YOUR Entertainment
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mike Howell is the President of the Oversight Project. He has senior...
2.25.2025: Texas Tech’s Green Energy Master’s.
- Paxton Sues Abortion Pill Group Shipping Illegal Drugs Into Texas… - Meta-Backed PAC Pumps Over $1.2...
2/24/26 Big Tech’s Big Election Spending
-Meta-Backed PAC Pumps Over $1.2 Million Into Texas Republican Primaries -Casino-Backed PAC Dumps Millions...
It’s Not Just Government Corruption We have To Guard Against
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Robert Netzly is a globally recognized authority in the Biblically...
2.24.2026: Land Grab Behind Meme Arrest?
- Report Reveals Alleged Explicit Messages Between Congressman and Staffer… - UNT System Regents Approve...
2/23/26 Congressman’s Explicit Texts Revealed
-Report Reveals Alleged Explicit Messages Between Rep. Tony Gonzales and Staffer -Mayor Among Dozens Charged...
The Show Behind The Show, If It Honks Like Goose Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys talk about an epic troll from the White House aimed at disgraced...