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Harrison Says New Audio Proves TAMU President Knew Student Was ‘Threatened’ by Faculty
The embattled A&M president previously declined to act.
Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments
In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public...
Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal
A federal judge in San Antonio has temporarily prohibited 11 Texas school districts from posting the Ten...
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of the flagship campus in Austin. Davis has served as interim UT-Austin president since February. He previously held a variety of on-campus positions and also...
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
The committees will also monitor reforms already passed during the last legislative session.
Abbott Signs Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’ in Texas
The legislation comes in response to the controversial proposed EPIC city.
Houston Midwife Faces 15 Felony Charges After Performing Illegal Abortions
Texas law holds abortionists accountable for illegal procedures, not clients.
Lawsuit Against ‘Texas Foreign Land Ban’ Pending in Federal Court of Appeals
The lawsuit was brought by three Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. on visas.
Patrick Slams Abbott’s THC Order as ‘State Seal of Approval’ for Dangerous Drugs
Abbott has argued the executive order provides “safety for kids and freedom for adults.”
Commerce Elementary Teacher Resigns Over ‘Incident’ With Student
School officials say police are investigating.
State Rep. Calls for Investigation of UT-Austin Student Group
The group posted images on social media of a wrecked President Trump piñata.
Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of Charlie Kirk Shooting
Separately, an allegation has emerged that university teaching assistants laughed about the assassination.
Harrison Says New Audio Proves TAMU President Knew Student Was ‘Threatened’ by Faculty
The embattled A&M president previously declined to act.
Plano ISD Trustees Split on Vote To Restrict Public Comments
In a split vote, trustees in Plano Independent School District approved a new policy eliminating public...
Federal District Court Blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments Law, Paxton to Appeal
A federal judge in San Antonio has temporarily prohibited 11 Texas school districts from posting the Ten...
AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent letters demanding that several pro-abortion organizations immediately stop sending abortifacient drugs into the state—and warning that a failure to comply could result in further legal action. Paxton’s demand comes after two...
Regents Name Davis Permanent UT-Austin President
AUSTIN—Regents of the University of Texas System formally approved Jim Davis as the permanent president of the flagship campus in Austin. Davis has served as interim UT-Austin president since February. He previously held a variety of on-campus positions and also...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Hutto Rejects Noncitizens
Hutto City Council members rejected a proposal to allow noncitizens to serve on city boards and commissions.
Rogue District Judges & The Left’s Hatred Of Free Speech
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Conservative Congressman Pat Fallon represents the 4th Congressional District...
Former Education Secretary Bill Bennett Talks Education Freedom
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Secretary William Bennett served as chairman of the National Endowment for...
4.15.2025: House showdown set on school choice.
School Choice Showdown Set for Wednesday in Texas House… Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas...
4/14/25 School Choice Fight Ahead
- School Choice Showdown in Texas House - Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children...
Real Texans: Kelly Hancock
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock...
8/22/25 Trump’s Endorsement in Texas
- Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows - University of Houston Regents Change...
Dem’s BOLD 2026 Strategy, Support Crime & Criminals
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: John Nantz, is a former supervisory special agent for the FBI. He also writes...
8.22.2025: Dade calls it quits.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors While Cashing Check From Casino Billionaire… Trump Declares ‘Total...