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Analysis: The Texas Lottery May Not Survive Its Own Defenders
What will be the fate of the Texas Lottery?
House Committee Kills Anti-ESG Effort in Late Vote
The Republican Party of Texas has specifically targeted the use of ESG in its platform.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
President Trump Taps Lt. Governor Dan Patrick To Protect Religious Liberty
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick.
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Grassroots Uproar Pushes Democrat To Pull ‘HPV Plan’ Legislation
A controversial proposal to create an “HPV plan” on college campuses was stopped, at least temporarily, as the author of the proposal killed it during a House floor speech late Friday. State Rep. Donna Howard’s (D-Austin) proposed measure, also known as House Bill...
Taxpayer-Funded Entities Sponsor LGBT Agenda in Houston
A pro-LGBT organization lists multiple taxpayer-funded entities in Houston as sponsors of its annual “Pride” parade. The Pride Houston 365 sponsor list includes the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s office,...
Texas’s Ban on Hostile Foreign Nations Purchasing Land Advances
The legislation would ban hostile foreign nations from purchasing Texas land, but critics say the measure still needs work.
Detransition Coverage Bill Clears Texas House, Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Texas Legislature has passed legislation requiring insurance companies covering gender mutilation procedures to also cover medical care related to any adverse effects or reversals, sending the bill to Gov. Greg Abbott for final approval. Senate Bill 1257, authored...
School Cafeteria Worker Jailed for Sex With Student in Campus Kitchen Closet
A San Antonio-area school cafeteria worker was jailed after allegedly admitting to twice having sex with a high school student in a campus kitchen closet. Jenna Michelle Woodworth, 30, was arrested and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a...
AG Paxton Secures Record $1.375B Data Privacy Settlement With Google
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a landmark $1.375 billion settlement in principle with Google, marking the largest state-level recovery against the tech giant for violations of data privacy laws. This historic agreement, announced late Friday, is the...
The Show Behind The Show, Terminator Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean were both traveling this weekend and are beat. The boys talk about the dangers of A.I. and how useless the Texas House has been.
5.12.2025: Prosecuting election crimes.
Lawmakers Move To Restore AG’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes… Cruz and Gill Target Universities’ Foreign Funding… Democrat Judge Temporarily Limits Lottery’s Ban on Ticket Resellers… DOJ Joins Paxton, Abbott in Probing Controversial Islamic...
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Real Texans: Thomas McNutt
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Thomas McNutt about the history of Collin Street Bakery, the critical role of small businesses in our communities, and the importance of family traditions. And, of course, we talk about fruitcake.