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Death Row Inmate Appeals Sentence, Claims Prosecution Fat-Shamed Her
Taylor Parker was found guilty of murdering a 21-year-old woman and stealing her unborn baby, who did not survive.
Celina ISD Lets Coach Resign After Locker Room Recording Scandal
Families whose sons were victimized by middle school Coach Caleb Elliott got their first chance to speak...
Austin Voters to Consider Record Tax Increase
Austin voters will have a chance to weigh in on the politically created affordability crisis in Texas’...
Van Alstyne ISD’s Proposed $550 Million Bond Divides Voters
Voters in Van Alstyne Independent School District are divided over a $550 million bond on the November 4 ballot that would actually cost local property taxpayers double the advertised amount. Campaigns have sprung up both supporting and opposing the ballot measure,...
Rep. De La Cruz Pushes To Hold Mexico Accountable for Water Treaty Obligations
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz is calling for an 80-year-old water treaty to be recognized by an international agreement, so that Mexico might finally be held accountable to its terms. In her letter to the office of the United States Trade Representative, De La Cruz...
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Committee Adopts Rules Banning In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
The move follows Texas’ settlement with the Trump Administration regarding in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
Federal Judge Declares Texas’ Book Vendor Rating Requirements Unconstitutional
The law required vendors to rate which books are “sexually explicit” in order for school districts to remove them from the shelves.
Texas’ Data Center Boom—and the Local Backlash
Local officials are weighing potential economic gains and constituents’ wishes.
Texas Teacher Gets Life Sentence for Sexually Abusing Students
Andrew Palmore taught elementary school in Hays CISD and Austin ISD.
Taxpayer-Backed NRG Power Plant Awarded Additional Tax Break
School property taxes have been waived for the Fortune 500 company.
35 Illegal Aliens Detained Under Paxton’s Federal Immigration Enforcement Partnership
The Texas attorney general entered into a 287(g) program with ICE to help enforce federal immigration law.
Trump Nominates State Sen. Brian Birdwell as Assistant Secretary of Defense
Birdwell had already announced that he would not be seeking reelection.
DEI Advocate Dismissed From UT-Austin Leadership
Art Markman promoted DEI in academics and the workplace.
Death Row Inmate Appeals Sentence, Claims Prosecution Fat-Shamed Her
Taylor Parker was found guilty of murdering a 21-year-old woman and stealing her unborn baby, who did not survive.
Celina ISD Lets Coach Resign After Locker Room Recording Scandal
Families whose sons were victimized by middle school Coach Caleb Elliott got their first chance to speak...
Austin Voters to Consider Record Tax Increase
Austin voters will have a chance to weigh in on the politically created affordability crisis in Texas’...
Van Alstyne ISD’s Proposed $550 Million Bond Divides Voters
Voters in Van Alstyne Independent School District are divided over a $550 million bond on the November 4 ballot that would actually cost local property taxpayers double the advertised amount. Campaigns have sprung up both supporting and opposing the ballot measure,...
Rep. De La Cruz Pushes To Hold Mexico Accountable for Water Treaty Obligations
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz is calling for an 80-year-old water treaty to be recognized by an international agreement, so that Mexico might finally be held accountable to its terms. In her letter to the office of the United States Trade Representative, De La Cruz...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
No Consequences for Democrats
A Republican plan to punish Democrat lawmakers who broke quorum earlier this month fractured the House GOP caucus, as members rejected the most aggressive measure.
The Salcedo Storm Podcast Meets The Third Rail
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Check out the Third Rail!
9.25.2025: ICE targeted in Dallas
Shooter Targets Dallas ICE Facility in Deadly ‘Anti-ICE’ Attack… Texas GOP Leadership To Consider Censures...
Fraud Costs, But How Much?
Fraud isn't just for credit cards or card games; it's happening where you live.
Qatar Sending Millions to Texas A&M
Why is a radical foreign nation trying to use our state universities and why didn’t a bill pass to stop it?...
10/17/25 Holding Mexico Accountable
-Rep. De La Cruz Pushes To Hold Mexico Accountable for Water Treaty Obligations -Dr. Mary Talley Bowden To...
The Changing Media Landscape
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Matthew Marsden is an actor with over 20 years experience in Hollywood. He...
10.17.2025: Abbott deploys the guard
Abbott Deploys National Guard Ahead of Anti-Trump Protests… Head of Texas Racing Commission Steps Down…...
Constitutionally Pragmatic on Property Taxes
New residents of the Lone Star State are often amazed at how often we amend our constitution. This year, we...