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Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.
After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
Despite having been pardoned for murder by Gov. Greg Abbott, Daniel Perry continues to face prosecution in...
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
Following reports that Texas was not complying with a presidential executive order requiring English...
Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
Farmersville City Council members met this week to consider more spending cuts so they can lower their proposed double-digit property tax increase and still balance the budget for the upcoming year. During a budget work session on Tuesday, Finance Director John...
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton has been named the sole finalist for the chancellorship of the Texas Tech University System. “With his nearly 20-year tenure as an elected official in Texas, along with deep knowledge of higher education, strong relationships and...
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
Shelby Lashombe was reported for misconduct while at West ISD before joining Valley Mills ISD, but her victims reportedly were not students where she taught.
Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims
Several Texas lawmakers echoed the Texas Tech regent chair.
Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination
Brian Harrison shared audio he says is of TAMU president Mark Welsh defending teaching transgenderism.
Whitesboro Again Aims for Huge Property Tax Increase
The city’s proposed tax rate would increase average homeowners’ property tax bills by 61 percent.
Open or Closed? The Future of Texas Primary Elections
The Republican Party of Texas is challenging Texas’ open primary system.
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.
Texas GOP Ballot Will Ask Voters About Property Taxes, Immigration, and Sharia Law
While the outcomes don’t create law or amend the state constitution, they do send a clear signal to lawmakers about what the Republican base expects from its elected officials.
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.
After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
Despite having been pardoned for murder by Gov. Greg Abbott, Daniel Perry continues to face prosecution in...
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
Following reports that Texas was not complying with a presidential executive order requiring English...
Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
Farmersville City Council members met this week to consider more spending cuts so they can lower their proposed double-digit property tax increase and still balance the budget for the upcoming year. During a budget work session on Tuesday, Finance Director John...
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton has been named the sole finalist for the chancellorship of the Texas Tech University System. “With his nearly 20-year tenure as an elected official in Texas, along with deep knowledge of higher education, strong relationships and...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Map Adds Five New Republican U.S. House Seats
Republican lawmakers have proposed new district maps that could increase the number of GOP-held U.S. House seats in Texas by five.
The Economy Is Poised To Take Off, If The Fed Gets Out Of The Way
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Stephen Moore is a prominent free-market economist and a distinguished...
8.19.2025: DEMs return.
House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout… Texas A.G. Investigates AI Chatbot Companies… Harris...
8/18/25 Texas Democrats Return
- Texas House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout - Pro-Late Term Abortion Organization Gave...
The Show Behind The Show, Male NFL Cheerleaders Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about Sean's new drone training, and an illegal alien who...
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...
Imploding Democrats- Bad For Leftists, Good For America
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Tim Burchett is a Conservative who serves the 2nd congressional...