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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.”

Plano ISD Downplays Involvement in Booster Club Dispute
Plano ISD continues to downplay its involvement in the persecution and harassment of three moms. In a quest...

La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency
Interim La Marque City Manager Barbara Holly announced that the city was “down to our last $1.2 million....

Texas State Professor Calls for Overthrow of US Government
A recording caught a Texas State University professor expressing support for overthrowing the U.S. government. Tom Alter, associate professor of history, expressed these views this past weekend at the virtual Revolutionary Socialism Conference 2025. In a video...

Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
This article has been updated since publication. After first defending the course, Texas A&M President Mark Welsh has announced the termination of a professor who included instruction on introducing LGBT topics to minors in a children’s literature class. The...

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.

Harrison Releases More Undercover Audio of TAMU President
Welsh accused the student who raised concerns of trying to pick a fight.

Whitesboro Postpones Property Tax Increase Over Legal Concerns
Council members tabled votes on the tax rate and budget after State Rep. Shelley Luther questioned the city’s compliance with a new state law.

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.”

Plano ISD Downplays Involvement in Booster Club Dispute
Plano ISD continues to downplay its involvement in the persecution and harassment of three moms. In a quest...

La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency
Interim La Marque City Manager Barbara Holly announced that the city was “down to our last $1.2 million....

Texas State Professor Calls for Overthrow of US Government
A recording caught a Texas State University professor expressing support for overthrowing the U.S. government. Tom Alter, associate professor of history, expressed these views this past weekend at the virtual Revolutionary Socialism Conference 2025. In a video...

Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
This article has been updated since publication. After first defending the course, Texas A&M President Mark Welsh has announced the termination of a professor who included instruction on introducing LGBT topics to minors in a children’s literature class. The...
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.

It’s OK To Be Angry
But what we do with it matters.

8/21/25 Goodbye Dade Phelan
-Dade Phelan Calls it Quits After Speakership Collapse Last Year - Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney...

Obamagate, The Russia Collusion Hoax Grand Conspiracy
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: K.T. McFarland, a former deputy national security adviser to President Donald...

Are Tax-Funded Stadiums Providing the Benefits They Promised?
Billions are spent on stadiums and arenas with the promise of increased economic return. Are taxpayers...

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...

9/8/25 Prohibiting Property Taxes…and Sharia Law
- Texas GOP Ballot Will Ask Voters About Property Taxes, and Sharia Law - Open or Closed? The Future of...

The Show Behind The Show, Polite Company Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The polite company edition.