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Decatur ISD Trainer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student Athlete
Police believe Fernando Escobar may have victimized other girls.
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an...
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A letter filed in a Travis County District Court has settled the high-profile lawsuit involving the Texas Lottery Commission. As previously reported by Texas...
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...
After THC Ban Stalls in Legislature, Abbott Responds With Executive Action
Gov. Abbott’s executive order bans THC products for those under the age of 21.
Texas A&M’s Mark Welsh Has Long Promoted DEI, LGBT Agendas
The signs were always there.
Gatesville ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexting 15-Year-Old Student
Christine Cockrell was sentenced to eight years of probation as part of her plea deal.
Texas A&M Is Offering a ‘Race and Ethnicity’ Course This Fall
Students are assigned leftist readings, including an article by Ibram X. Kendi.
Plano ISD Downplays Involvement in Booster Club Dispute
Receipts suggest otherwise.
La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency
Facing a financial disaster, La Marque leaders approved an emergency plan this week after learning the city only has around two weeks of operating funds.
Texas State Professor Calls for Overthrow of US Government
Professor Tom Alter called the U.S. government “bloodthirsty” and “profit-driven.”
Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.
Decatur ISD Trainer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student Athlete
Police believe Fernando Escobar may have victimized other girls.
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an...
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A letter filed in a Travis County District Court has settled the high-profile lawsuit involving the Texas Lottery Commission. As previously reported by Texas...
Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has launched a campaign for Texas attorney general, becoming the latest Republican to enter the contest for the open seat in 2026. Roy, who currently represents Texas’ 21st Congressional District and serves as policy director of the House Freedom...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Dustin Delays Rules
After being installed as speaker by Democrats and a minority of Republicans, Dustin Burrows is leading the Texas House off to an unhurried start, with the rules debate being scheduled over a week into the session.
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...
5.12.2025: Prosecuting election crimes.
Lawmakers Move To Restore AG’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes… Cruz and Gill Target Universities’...
Real Texans: Thomas McNutt
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, we visit with Thomas McNutt about the history of Collin Street...
5/9/25 The DOJ is Investigating the Muslim EPIC City
- DOJ Joins Paxton, Abbott in Probing Controversial Islamic Compound - House Approves Bill Restricting...
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced To Fund D.I.E. Cultural Marxism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Quintero leads the Think Local Liberty project at the Texas Public...
8.26.2025: GOP rejects punishment for DEMs
Republican Caucus Rejects Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers… Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in GOP Primary...
8/25/25 Will Democrats Be Punished?
- House Republicans Split on Punishing Democrat Quorum Breakers - Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional...
The Show Behind The Show, Farm To Table Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about the virtues of home gardens and the deficit of good...