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Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.
Whitesboro Postpones Property Tax Increase Over Legal Concerns
Whitesboro’s elected city officials tabled consideration of a controversial property tax increase over...
State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place
In preparation for the upcoming State Fair of Texas, the board of directors has released this year’s safety...
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 products in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has taken unilateral action—though limited in scope. On Wednesday, he issued an executive order implementing a series of new...
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 literature course, calls for his termination have abounded. Yet, Welsh has long promoted leftist ideals, which the university's leadership knew before naming him...
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.
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.
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.
Whitesboro Postpones Property Tax Increase Over Legal Concerns
Whitesboro’s elected city officials tabled consideration of a controversial property tax increase over...
State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place
In preparation for the upcoming State Fair of Texas, the board of directors has released this year’s safety...
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 products in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has taken unilateral action—though limited in scope. On Wednesday, he issued an executive order implementing a series of new...
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 literature course, calls for his termination have abounded. Yet, Welsh has long promoted leftist ideals, which the university's leadership knew before naming him...
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.
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...
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...
9.10.2025: Muslims’ pledge boycott
Cruz, Abbott Slam Houston Imam’s Call for Boycotts… Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT...
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...