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Commerce Elementary Teacher Resigns Over ‘Incident’ With Student
School officials say police are investigating.
California Food Companies File Suit Against Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban
Two California-based food companies have filed a lawsuit against Texas’ new law banning the sale of...
James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Texas State Rep. James Talarico has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate, joining former U.S. Rep....
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
UPDATED September 10 with information from Midway ISD. A Central Texas high school teacher and girls’ coach who was previously reported to the state for sexual misconduct was arrested for having sex with underage boys. Shelby Dawn Lashombe, 25, was charged with one...
Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims
Federal legislation designed to standardize compensation rules for student athletes nationwide has drawn attention from a Texas university leader. The SCORE Act, currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes national standards for...
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.
State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place
The policy was first adopted in 2024 and has been continually challenged in Texas’ courts.
Commerce Elementary Teacher Resigns Over ‘Incident’ With Student
School officials say police are investigating.
California Food Companies File Suit Against Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban
Two California-based food companies have filed a lawsuit against Texas’ new law banning the sale of...
James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Texas State Rep. James Talarico has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate, joining former U.S. Rep....
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
UPDATED September 10 with information from Midway ISD. A Central Texas high school teacher and girls’ coach who was previously reported to the state for sexual misconduct was arrested for having sex with underage boys. Shelby Dawn Lashombe, 25, was charged with one...
Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims
Federal legislation designed to standardize compensation rules for student athletes nationwide has drawn attention from a Texas university leader. The SCORE Act, currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes national standards for...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Will Democrats Break Quorum?
Texas Democrats are threatening to leave the state in an effort to block congressional redistricting.
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...
8.15.2025: Laughable demands
Special Session Ending, and Starting, Today… China Made Up 8% of Foreign Buyers in Texas' Real Estate...
Loud Stones
Proclaim the truth, no matter how inconvenient it is to those in power.
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.
9.8.2025: Closing the Primary
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries… School Nurses Refusing to Provide Basic First Aid to Students…...