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University of North Texas Under Federal Investigation for Race-Exclusionary Practices
Schools affiliated with The PhD Project are facing federal scrutiny over the organization’s race-based participation policies.
Texas Congressman Proposes Ban on Foreign Adversaries Buying US Farmland
The proposal would ban U.S. land purchases by hostile foreign countries that prevent Americans from purchasing their land.
US House Members Push for Ban on Student Visas for Chinese Nationals
As Texas is now home to the most Tier 1 research institutions in the nation, the proposal holds significant relevance for the state’s research security.
ICE Reportedly Maxes Out Detention Capacity
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said she is standing by and prepared to help however she can, having offered state land for additional facilities.
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Harris County Jail Hit With Third Noncompliance Notice of 2025
State regulators have again cited the Harris County Jail for failing to meet state jail standards, marking its third noncompliance notice this year. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards issued a notice of noncompliance on June 30, flagging the jail for not...
Texas Universities Assist Flood Relief Efforts
As Texans move from rescue to recovery efforts following the catastrophic floods in the Hill Country, several universities across the state have joined the effort. The Texas A&M system, which houses eight state agencies in addition to its educational institutions,...
Acclaimed Denton ISD Choir Director Arrested for Exposing Himself to a Child
An acclaimed choir director in Denton Independent School District is accused of performing a sex act in front of a child. Derrick Dewayne Brookins, 54, was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by exposure, a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years...
Second Judge in Rains County Indicted and Suspended
A grand jury indicted Rains County Judge Linda Wallace, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct suspended her, and county commissioners moved to replace her over allegations she coerced a witness. This case is connected with the previous indictment and suspension of...
Texas Won’t Back Down on Border Security
Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue defending Texas's 2023 border security law in federal court.
Baylor University To Return ‘LGBTQIA+ Inclusion’ Grant Following Backlash
Baylor University announced it will return a controversial $643,000 grant aimed at promoting “LGBTQ+” inclusion in churches after backlash from alumni, donors, and Christian commentators. The funding, awarded to the university’s Center for Church and Community Impact...
Houston Research Centers Among Targets in Chinese COVID-19 Espionage Scheme
Two Chinese nationals allegedly hacked into U.S. research centers—including multiple facilities in Houston—during the early months of the pandemic, aiming to extract sensitive COVID-19 data for the Chinese government. On Tuesday, the two Chinese nationals were named...
With Friends Like Fake-Republicans, Who Needs Democrats?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Richard Lyons is the author of the 'Democracy Series.' His latest book, 'Passages Through the Shadows, explores how far outside of our “common” Constitution the Democrat Party is now operating and how it uses lawless power to oppress...
7.09.2025 No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Trump Official Comes Out Against Amnesty Speculation…Feds Arrest 10 for Ambush Attack on ICE Agents in Texas…Court Rules Texas Can Release 2024 School Accountability Ratings…Conroe ISD Poised To Reject UIL Access for Homeschoolers