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Alamo Trust CEO Resigns After ‘Misaligned’ Messaging
The Alamo Trust has come under fire in recent weeks for promoting political narratives at odds with the site’s history.
35 Illegal Aliens Detained Under Paxton’s Federal Immigration Enforcement Partnership
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his Criminal Investigative Division has detained and turned over...
Trump Nominates State Sen. Brian Birdwell as Assistant Secretary of Defense
President Donald Trump has nominated Republican State Sen. Brian Birdwell of Granbury for the role of...
DEI Advocate Dismissed From UT-Austin Leadership
This article has been updated since publication. A tenured professor at the University of Texas at Austin says he was dismissed from his senior administrative post due to “ideological differences,” marking the latest shake-up in Texas’ statewide effort to reform...
Texas Verifies All Voters’ Citizenship With SAVE Data
After running its entire list of more than 18 million voters through the SAVE database, Texas has identified 2,724 potential noncitizens who are registered to vote in the state. Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Monday that her office had completed a full...
Death Row Inmate Appeals Sentence, Claims Prosecution Fat-Shamed Her
Taylor Parker was found guilty of murdering a 21-year-old woman and stealing her unborn baby, who did not survive.
Davis Formally Inaugurated as UT-Austin President
The new president committed to restoring public trust in higher education.
Centerville ISD Superintendent Arrested for Failing To Report Sexual Misconduct
A separate case also involves educator misconduct.
Bullard ISD Janitor Jailed for Sex Crime in School Bathroom
Bryan Taylor is charged with unlawful restraint and attempted sexual performance involving a young female student.
UT-Austin Bests Texas A&M in 2025 National College Rankings
Baylor University and Rice University ranked 23rd and 60th, respectively.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Committee Adopts Rules Banning In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
The move follows Texas’ settlement with the Trump Administration regarding in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
Federal Judge Declares Texas’ Book Vendor Rating Requirements Unconstitutional
The law required vendors to rate which books are “sexually explicit” in order for school districts to remove them from the shelves.
Texas’ Data Center Boom—and the Local Backlash
Local officials are weighing potential economic gains and constituents’ wishes.
Alamo Trust CEO Resigns After ‘Misaligned’ Messaging
The Alamo Trust has come under fire in recent weeks for promoting political narratives at odds with the site’s history.
35 Illegal Aliens Detained Under Paxton’s Federal Immigration Enforcement Partnership
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his Criminal Investigative Division has detained and turned over...
Trump Nominates State Sen. Brian Birdwell as Assistant Secretary of Defense
President Donald Trump has nominated Republican State Sen. Brian Birdwell of Granbury for the role of...
DEI Advocate Dismissed From UT-Austin Leadership
This article has been updated since publication. A tenured professor at the University of Texas at Austin says he was dismissed from his senior administrative post due to “ideological differences,” marking the latest shake-up in Texas’ statewide effort to reform...
Texas Verifies All Voters’ Citizenship With SAVE Data
After running its entire list of more than 18 million voters through the SAVE database, Texas has identified 2,724 potential noncitizens who are registered to vote in the state. Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Monday that her office had completed a full...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Round Rock ISD Defies Texas Law
Round Rock ISD is refusing to implement Texas’ new law that requires the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
Is The GOP Rising To Meet Left-wing Violence?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congresswoman Beth Van Duynerepresent the 24th Congressional district in the...
10.7.2025: Blue-State War Zones
Abbott Approves National Guard Deployment to Blue States… Paxton Accuses TMA of Undermining New COVID...
10/6/25 Send in the Guard
- Abbott Approves National Guard Deployment to Restore Order at ICE Facilities in Blue States - Wesley Hunt...
The Show Behind The Show, Under The Weather Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean feel their age. Plus, one of the boys has jury duty as the...
S.O.S. On The SOS Of Texas, Jane Nelson
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Elon Musk tells X users that they are the media now. One of the most...
10.21.2025: Proof of Citizenship
Harris County Officials Send $1.3 Million to Groups Defending Illegal Aliens… Paxton Leads Multi-State...
10/20/2025 Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration?
Paxton Leads Coalition Backing Rule To Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration Harris County...
The Show Behind The Show, No Leftists Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys discuss the "No Kings" protests, dishonest politicians and the...