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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
Houston ISD’s state-appointed board of managers voted 9–0 to close or consolidate 12 campuses beginning in...
Texas Dismantles DEI-Oriented HUB Network
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock has formally ended all regional agreements tied to the state’s old...
Vanguard Settles With Texas in ESG Antitrust Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that his office has reached a settlement with investment giant Vanguard, resolving part of Texas’ multistate lawsuit accusing major asset managers of manipulating the coal market through environmental investment...
Texas Tech Regents Bring System Rules Into Compliance With State Law
DALLAS—Regents of the Texas Tech University System approved two rule changes required under a new state law at their quarterly meeting Thursday. The revisions to the “governance authority” provisions of chapter one of the regents rules and the senior leadership...
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.
Hayworth: My Dad Is Ken Paxton—And I’m Setting the Record Straight
Anyone who has spent real time with my dad knows that the attacks bear no resemblance to the man they claim to describe.
New UT Poll Shows Tight AG Race, Close Senate Contest
Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton are tied within the margin of error in the attorney general race.
TEA Investigating Barbers Hill School District
Investigation comes after a nonprofit tied to the school district sued a state lawmaker for allegations about the operations of both entities.
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
Houston ISD’s state-appointed board of managers voted 9–0 to close or consolidate 12 campuses beginning in...
Texas Dismantles DEI-Oriented HUB Network
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock has formally ended all regional agreements tied to the state’s old...
Vanguard Settles With Texas in ESG Antitrust Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that his office has reached a settlement with investment giant Vanguard, resolving part of Texas’ multistate lawsuit accusing major asset managers of manipulating the coal market through environmental investment...
Texas Tech Regents Bring System Rules Into Compliance With State Law
DALLAS—Regents of the Texas Tech University System approved two rule changes required under a new state law at their quarterly meeting Thursday. The revisions to the “governance authority” provisions of chapter one of the regents rules and the senior leadership...
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.
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?
2/25/26 Latest Texas Polls
-New UT Poll Shows Tight AG Race, Close Senate Contest -Hood County Rejects Data Center Moratorium,...