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Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
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...
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...
US Officials Intercept Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Headed to Cartel
In an operation at the Port of Houston, federal authorities seized 1,300 barrels of methamphetamine precursor chemicals—marking the largest bust of its kind in U.S. history and disrupting a shipment allegedly bound for the Sinaloa Cartel. According to the U.S....
UT-Austin Seeks To Hide Faculty Emails
UT-Austin is attempting to conceal faculty communications related to governance reforms. At issue are changes to “core curricula” that are expected to result from the passage of Senate Bill 37 during the regular legislative session. This measure changes several...
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.
Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms
The attorney general argued that blocking the display of the Ten Commandments constitutes a misinterpretation of constitutional principles.
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
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...
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...
US Officials Intercept Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Headed to Cartel
In an operation at the Port of Houston, federal authorities seized 1,300 barrels of methamphetamine precursor chemicals—marking the largest bust of its kind in U.S. history and disrupting a shipment allegedly bound for the Sinaloa Cartel. According to the U.S....
UT-Austin Seeks To Hide Faculty Emails
UT-Austin is attempting to conceal faculty communications related to governance reforms. At issue are changes to “core curricula” that are expected to result from the passage of Senate Bill 37 during the regular legislative session. This measure changes several...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
A Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers
As the Democrat quorum break in the Texas House continues, the Department of Public Safety is ramping up the effort to compel absent lawmakers back to the Capitol—calling the public to help.
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...
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...
Property Tax Reform Battle Hit All-Time High
Senator Paul Bettencourt, Morgan Meyer, and Ellen Troxclair got in a battle with Tony Tinderholt, Mitch...