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Plano ISD Downplays Involvement in Booster Club Dispute
Receipts suggest otherwise.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
Gov. Greg Abbott formally endorsed Speaker Dustin Burrows for re-election to House District 83—and for...
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 proficiency for commercial truck drivers, Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the requirement for the safety of all drivers....
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...
Cruz, Abbott Slam Houston Imam’s Call for Boycotts Over Pork and Alcohol
Calls for Muslim businesses in Houston to comply with Sharia law have drawn sharp rebukes from Texas officials, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott.
California Food Companies File Suit Against Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban
The suit argues that the law violates the U.S. Constitution.
James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Talarico has positioned himself as one of the more left-wing voices in the Texas Legislature.
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.
Plano ISD Downplays Involvement in Booster Club Dispute
Receipts suggest otherwise.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
Gov. Greg Abbott formally endorsed Speaker Dustin Burrows for re-election to House District 83—and for...
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 proficiency for commercial truck drivers, Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the requirement for the safety of all drivers....
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...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
State Rep. Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary Challengers to Fellow Republicans
Patterson is facing criticism after allegedly attempting to recruit primary challengers to fellow Republican lawmakers, despite previously supporting efforts to punish others for similar behavior.
8.18.2025: Democrats might be back.
Second Special Session Starts Without a House Quorum… Audio Captures Gambling Exec Boasting About Rigged...
Real Texans: Don Huffines
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with former State Sen. Don Huffines...
8/15/25 Second Special Session Begins
-Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout -Texas Education Agency Releases...
Time To Dump The Federal Reserve
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Fishback is the Founder and CEO of Azoria, an investment firm. James is...
Are Unqualified Teachers Teaching Your Child?
A scandal is still unfolding as more teachers are embroiled in a certification test-taking scheme.
Nothing Good Comes From Government Breaking Its Own Laws
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: George Papadopoulos is an author and former member of the foreign policy...
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...