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Is Texas Shielding Thousands of Illegal Aliens From Deportation With ‘U Visas’?
“U” visas are intended to grant temporary legal status and work authorization to illegal aliens who are victims of certain serious crimes.
Meet the AAUP: Pauline Strong
How a radical nationwide organization’s tentacles extend into Texas higher education.
Abbott Vetoes Proposal To Allow Teachers on Appraisal Boards
Critics said it opened the door to undue influence from taxing entities.
Late-Night Veto: Abbott Rejects THC Ban Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott said he agreed with the need to regulate intoxicating hemp products but argued SB 3 would be “dead on arrival” in court due to legal vulnerabilities.
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The Show Behind The Show, Jolly Ol’ Mexico Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean talk about Spring break and Sean's trip to Mexico!
3.24.2025: Democrats run House?
Audit Shows Price Tag for Failed Paxton Impeachment… Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair… Court Blocks Biden-era Rule on Foster Care Providers… Houston ISD Board Votes for New ‘Teacher Excellence System’…
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Real Texans: John Cornyn
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Among other things, the conversation covers the "once in a generation" opportunities presented by DOGE …reigning in the judiciary ... and his reasons for backing the "heroic" Volodymyr Zelenskyy with American tax money.
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3/21/25 How Much Did the Paxton Impeachment Cost?
- Audit Shows $5.1 Million Price Tag for Failed Paxton Impeachment - Las Vegas Sands Folds on Casino Gambling in Irving - Report: Houston ISD Operates 51 Schools Under 50 Percent Capacity
Audit Shows $5.1 Million Price Tag for Failed Paxton Impeachment
More than 18 months after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick first requested an audit of the taxpayer cost of Attorney General Ken Paxton's failed impeachment, the State Auditor’s Office has released its report: $5,110,038—the vast majority of which was incurred by the House's...
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
A West Texas teacher “recognized” by the state as “highly effective” was jailed after he was accused of sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl. Another now-former teacher from the area was sentenced to prison for child-grooming behavior with a student under the age of...
Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair After Objecting To Alleged Rules Breach
A Republican legislator’s mic was cut off by a Democrat subcommittee chairman after the legislator objected to what he says is a breach of Texas House rules. State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) raised a point of order Thursday as a House Subcommittee on...
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
Houston’s aging bridges are under scrutiny following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Marine Investigation Report about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. NTSB recommends that 68 Bridges in the U.S. be evaluated for...
Abortionists Arrested
Two individuals are accused of performing illegal abortions.