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Lawmaker Rebuts Texas Library Association’s Downplay of New Book Removal Requirements
The new law prohibits harmful, indecent, profane, sexually explicit, and pervasively vulgar content in children’s libraries.
UT-Austin Alumni Organization Gives ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ Award to DEI Advocate
The University of Texas at Austin’s alumni organization has presented a Distinguished Alumnus Award to a...
Austin ISD Votes To Close Schools Amid Budget Deficit
In an effort to eliminate thousands of empty seats and close a large budget deficit, Austin Independent...
Poll Shows Cornyn Slipping to Third in GOP Senate Primary
A new poll of likely Republican primary voters shows U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s support continuing to decline ahead of the 2026 Texas GOP primary, with Cornyn now falling into third place in a three-way matchup. The poll, conducted November 21–22 by Stratus Intelligence,...
Texas Tech Raises Concerns Over College Sports Commission Agreement
An internal Texas Tech University System memo has raised concerns regarding an agreement proposed by the College Sports Commission. If signed, the agreement would violate state law and punish the university, should the Texas attorney general file any lawsuit related...
Houston Teacher Convicted of Sexual Contact With a Child Gets 8 Years Behind Bars
Preston Zimmerman will be up for parole in four years.
Censured Lawmaker Gary VanDeaver Won’t Seek Re-Election
After voting against school choice in the 2023 session, VanDeaver was forced into a primary runoff after Abbott endorsed one of his opponents.
Dallas County DA Not Pursuing Death Penalty Against Illegal Alien Accused of Motel Beheading
John “Let-em-Go” Creuzot is notorious for being soft on criminals.
Third Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Locker Room Recording Scandal
Two more families are suing the district and Moore Middle School coach Caleb Elliott.
Ex-Houston Elementary Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Students Re-Arrested After Fleeing US
Wilfred Sequeiros had fled to Peru while out on bond.
Attorney General Paxton Calls for Opposition to College Sports Commission Agreement
Texas Tech University had previously expressed concerns that the agreement violated state law.
Former Elgin ISD Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With Student
Turran Cortez Fennix has denied the accusations against him but admitted to hosting sleepovers with the victim and other students in his home.
Texas Locks in Final Rules for School Choice Program
Online applications for Texas families will open February 4, 2026, ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
Lawmaker Rebuts Texas Library Association’s Downplay of New Book Removal Requirements
The new law prohibits harmful, indecent, profane, sexually explicit, and pervasively vulgar content in children’s libraries.
UT-Austin Alumni Organization Gives ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ Award to DEI Advocate
The University of Texas at Austin’s alumni organization has presented a Distinguished Alumnus Award to a...
Austin ISD Votes To Close Schools Amid Budget Deficit
In an effort to eliminate thousands of empty seats and close a large budget deficit, Austin Independent...
Poll Shows Cornyn Slipping to Third in GOP Senate Primary
A new poll of likely Republican primary voters shows U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s support continuing to decline ahead of the 2026 Texas GOP primary, with Cornyn now falling into third place in a three-way matchup. The poll, conducted November 21–22 by Stratus Intelligence,...
Texas Tech Raises Concerns Over College Sports Commission Agreement
An internal Texas Tech University System memo has raised concerns regarding an agreement proposed by the College Sports Commission. If signed, the agreement would violate state law and punish the university, should the Texas attorney general file any lawsuit related...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Cartel Bounties on ICE and CBP Officers
Mexican cartels have instructed extremist groups like Antifa to monitor, harass, and assassinate federal agents.
Real Texans: Roy Boyd
On this Sunday's edition of Real Texans, Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd discusses his time in law...
11/7/25 A Turning Point Chapter in Every Texas School
- Patrick Pledges $1 Million To Put Turning Point USA Chapters in Every Texas School - Paxton Sues Galveston...
Government Has Failed At Education
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sydney Henry, managing Editor of Texas Scorecard.
Forgive Us Our Debts
Tetelestai!
Real Texans: Thanksgiving Episode
In this edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan talks with the Texas Scorecard team about their...
Thankful They Rejected Socialism
We think we know the story of Thanksgiving: the pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, faced a harsh winter,...
Texas Bans Muslim Brotherhood From Buying Land — But Is There MORE to the Story?
Governor Greg Abbott declared last week that the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR are terrorist organizations...
The Two-Tier System Of Justice Is Alive and Well
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joe DiGenova is a former United States Attorney for Washington, D.C., and...