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Senate Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources


Newly obtained records from the Texas Senate show that state lawmakers have spent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on subscriptions to news outlets, raising questions about the necessity and transparency of such expenditures. The records, covering January 2024...

The Ghost Hunter Returns

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: JV Johnson has been working on a new YouTube project with Jason Hawes from TV's Ghost Hunters (YouTube.com/JasonHawes) in addition to hosting his own paranormal podcast (YouTube.com/ParanormalRealityTV). JV is also considering a run for...

Lawmaker Confronts State Agency on DEI, Democrat Chair Melts Down

A routine budget hearing in the Texas House erupted into controversy when Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison was reprimanded by Democrat lawmakers for daring to question a state agency’s adherence to Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive against diversity, equity, and...

Could Fourth Time Be the Charm for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban?

Advocates for ending taxpayer-funded lobbying showed up to the state capitol this week, as legislation to ban the practice was heard in a Senate committee.  Senate Bill 19 seeks to put an end to taxpayer-funded lobbying by prohibiting political subdivisions from using...

At the Gates of Hell

  The roots of self-governance, and nearly everything we think of in Western civilization, can be traced to the 8,500 square miles of land known as Israel. Whatever one thinks of their modern politics in the context of the geopolitical fights of the day, the...

2.28.2025: Woke geography at A&M.

A&M Geography Course: Gender Is 'Social Construct’… Amid Lottery Controversies, Senators Approve 'Courier' Ban… Libraries Could Lose Funding for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hours… Houston Business Owners Challenge Minority Contracting Requirements…