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Open or Closed? The Future of Texas Primary Elections
The Republican Party of Texas is challenging Texas’ open primary system.
Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
Farmersville City Council members met this week to consider more spending cuts so they can lower their...
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton has been named the sole finalist for the chancellorship of the Texas Tech...
Forensic Report: Drugs, Restraint, and Irregular Heartbeat Killed Harris County Inmate
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has ruled the death of jail inmate Alexis Cardenas a homicide, citing drugs, cardiac dysrhythmia, and restraint as contributing factors. Alexis Cardenas, a Harris County jail inmate, died during a struggle with officers...
Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Attorney General Ken Paxton is escalating efforts to require the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, appealing a federal injunction and instructing districts not affected by ongoing litigation to comply with the new law. Following a federal...
Attorney Blames Bowie ISD’s ‘Bogus’ Charge for School Board Candidate’s Suicide
Bowie police chief Guy Green also serves on the Bowie ISD school board that voted to charge a trustee candidate with a felony.
Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
A step-by-step guide to the case’s developments.
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April mandating English proficiency for commercial driver’s license holders.
Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
City council members will adopt a final property tax rate and budget on September 15.
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
This appointment triggers a 21-day waiting period.
Forensic Report: Drugs, Restraint, and Irregular Heartbeat Killed Harris County Inmate
Alexis Cardenas was the 12th in-custody death this year.
Open or Closed? The Future of Texas Primary Elections
The Republican Party of Texas is challenging Texas’ open primary system.
Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
Farmersville City Council members met this week to consider more spending cuts so they can lower their...
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton has been named the sole finalist for the chancellorship of the Texas Tech...
Forensic Report: Drugs, Restraint, and Irregular Heartbeat Killed Harris County Inmate
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has ruled the death of jail inmate Alexis Cardenas a homicide, citing drugs, cardiac dysrhythmia, and restraint as contributing factors. Alexis Cardenas, a Harris County jail inmate, died during a struggle with officers...
Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Attorney General Ken Paxton is escalating efforts to require the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, appealing a federal injunction and instructing districts not affected by ongoing litigation to comply with the new law. Following a federal...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas House Democrats Returning?
According to a report, Democrats believe they’ve “accomplished their mission” by stalling the first special session and drawing national attention to Republicans’ mid-decade congressional redistricting effort.
Texas House “GOP” Gives No Punishment To Quorum-Busting Dems
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: editor's note- After this Podcast, Dems came back to Texas and Texas House...
8.27.2025: Restoring A.G. Power
House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers… Houston Doctor Keeps Fighting Texas Medical Board...
8/26/25 Battling Election Fraud
- After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes to Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers - Gov. Abbott Adds...
John Cornyn: America First Senator or MAGA Fraud?!
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who...
Are Unqualified Teachers Teaching Your Child?
A scandal is still unfolding as more teachers are embroiled in a certification test-taking scheme.
Nothing Good Comes From Government Breaking Its Own Laws
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: George Papadopoulos is an author and former member of the foreign policy...
9.4.2025: Second Special Session Ends
Texas Legislature Wraps Up Summer Special Sessions… Paxton Sues PowerSchool Over Massive Data Breach…...
9/3/25 Stopping Same-Day Voter Registration
- Legislature Reverses Course on Same-Day Voter Registration Changes - House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising...