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Houston Midwife Faces 15 Felony Charges After Performing Illegal Abortions
Texas law holds abortionists accountable for illegal procedures, not clients.

After THC Ban Stalls in Legislature, Abbott Responds With Executive Action
After two special sessions failed to produce a legislative deal on banning the sale of intoxicating THC...

Texas A&M’s Mark Welsh Has Long Promoted DEI, LGBT Agendas
Following revelations that Texas A&M President Mark Welsh defended LGBT content in a children’s...

Gatesville ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexting 15-Year-Old Student
A now-former Gatesville Independent School District teacher was sentenced to eight years of probation after she pleaded guilty to sending a 15-year-old male student nude pictures on Instagram. The victim’s family reportedly approved of the plea deal. Christine Paige...

Texas A&M Is Offering a ‘Race and Ethnicity’ Course This Fall
Texas A&M is offering a sociology course at its College Station campus this fall that promotes a racialized worldview. The university is already under fire after undercover recordings exposed an instructor encouraging the promotion of the LGBT agenda to children....

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.

DOJ Releases Guidance To Protect Parental Rights
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that school officials will be held accountable if they threaten law-abiding parents.

Marine Accused of Slipping Girlfriend Abortion Pill Files Countersuit, Claims Her Negligence Caused Miscarriage
He is seeking more than $1 billion in damages.

Texas State Terminates Professor Who Called for Overthrow of US Government
The professor called the U.S. government “the most bloodthirsty” in world history.

Harris County Officials Approve Property Tax Hike Amid Budget Confusion
Harris County officials voted to raise property taxes, even while sparring over whether a budget deficit exists.

Lt. Gov. Patrick Questions Welsh’s Future at Texas A&M
Patrick’s sharp criticism adds weight to calls for the Texas A&M president’s removal.

Decatur ISD Trainer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student Athlete
Police believe Fernando Escobar may have victimized other girls.

Texans Mourn Assassination of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Turning Point USA currently boasts over 900 chapters, including at Texas’ biggest universities.

Houston Midwife Faces 15 Felony Charges After Performing Illegal Abortions
Texas law holds abortionists accountable for illegal procedures, not clients.

After THC Ban Stalls in Legislature, Abbott Responds With Executive Action
After two special sessions failed to produce a legislative deal on banning the sale of intoxicating THC...

Texas A&M’s Mark Welsh Has Long Promoted DEI, LGBT Agendas
Following revelations that Texas A&M President Mark Welsh defended LGBT content in a children’s...

Gatesville ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexting 15-Year-Old Student
A now-former Gatesville Independent School District teacher was sentenced to eight years of probation after she pleaded guilty to sending a 15-year-old male student nude pictures on Instagram. The victim’s family reportedly approved of the plea deal. Christine Paige...

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Texas A&M Is Offering a ‘Race and Ethnicity’ Course This Fall
Texas A&M is offering a sociology course at its College Station campus this fall that promotes a racialized worldview. The university is already under fire after undercover recordings exposed an instructor encouraging the promotion of the LGBT agenda to children....
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Gov. Abbott Ordered the Arrest of Texas House Democrats
The ongoing quorum break by Democrats has paralyzed the Texas House, leaving the body unable to pass legislation on congressional redistricting, flood relief, and property tax cuts.

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...

8.25.2025: Senate sends map to Abbott
Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional Map… Rules Announced For Texas' First Statewide School Choice...

9/9/25 Texas A&M’s Leftward Lunge
-Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination -James Talarico Launches...

No More Democrat Meddling? Texas GOP SUES Over Primary Elections!
The Republican Party of Texas is now suing the state over open primaries, pushing to close the election and...

Lawless Leftists Have Worn Out Their Welcome
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Abraham George is the newly elected chairman of the Republican Party of...

9.9.2025: Texas flagships behaving badly
UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics… Federal Investigation of Texas A&M...