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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
CORPUS CHRISTI—With the primary election just days away, President Donald Trump traveled to the Port of...
Texas Secures Deal With Samsung on Smart TV Privacy
Texas has secured an agreement with Samsung that protects citizens' data from being collected without their...
Texas Can Ban Sexually Explicit Shows for Minors, Appellate Court Rules
Texas can now enforce a ban on sexually explicit shows in front of children, after federal appellate judges reversed a lower court ruling that blocked the law. A two-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion Wednesday lifting an...
Houston ISD Board Approves 12 School Closures After Heated Public Opposition
Houston ISD’s state-appointed board of managers voted 9–0 to close or consolidate 12 campuses beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, moving forward despite intense public opposition and sharp exchanges at both the district and city levels. The closures were proposed...
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.
Spring Man Accused of Secretly Administering Abortion Drug & Causing Miscarriage
A Spring man has been arrested after authorities say he secretly gave abortion-inducing medication to a pregnant woman without her knowledge, resulting in the death of her unborn child.
Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Abusing Boys She Babysat
Hailey Hedspeth worked for Katy ISD during the time of her alleged abuse of the children.
Congressional Race Shows How Open Primaries Let Democrat Money Shape GOP Ballots
One Republican candidate is closely linked to a Democrat donor.
State Board of Education Considers Revised Social Studies Guidelines
The board also approved materials for civics and postponed a vote on parental rights training for school staff until April.
Resident Appeals Abilene ISD’s Decision To Keep Sexually Explicit Books
Tammy Fogle is asking the Texas education commissioner to order the removal of the books.
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
CORPUS CHRISTI—With the primary election just days away, President Donald Trump traveled to the Port of...
Texas Secures Deal With Samsung on Smart TV Privacy
Texas has secured an agreement with Samsung that protects citizens' data from being collected without their...
Texas Can Ban Sexually Explicit Shows for Minors, Appellate Court Rules
Texas can now enforce a ban on sexually explicit shows in front of children, after federal appellate judges reversed a lower court ruling that blocked the law. A two-judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion Wednesday lifting an...
Houston ISD Board Approves 12 School Closures After Heated Public Opposition
Houston ISD’s state-appointed board of managers voted 9–0 to close or consolidate 12 campuses beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, moving forward despite intense public opposition and sharp exchanges at both the district and city levels. The closures were proposed...
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.
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?
Even with political shorthand, you still have to know what you want.
2.27.2026: Democrats In GOP Primaries.
- Congressional Race Shows How Open Primaries Let Democrat Money Shape GOP Ballots… - Vanguard Settles With...
2/26/26 School District Under Investigation
- TEA Investigating Barbers Hill School District - Vanguard Settles With Texas in ESG Antitrust Case -...
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...
Public School Closures Sparking Community Concerns
Seats are emptying and schools are closing but do we know exactly why?