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Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
Ban on THC Revived in Texas Senate After Abbott Veto
A proposal to crack down on the sale of THC products in Texas has been revived in the Texas Senate—with...
Gainesville ISD Employee Caught in Underage Sex Solicitation Sting
A maintenance worker in Gainesville Independent School District was jailed after getting caught in an...
UT Regents Name Permanent Finalists for Chancellor, UT-Austin President
University of Texas System Regents named Jim Davis the sole finalist for permanent president of UT-Austin and John Zerwas the sole finalist for permanent chancellor of the UT System. Both had already been appointed to their respective positions on an interim basis....
San Antonio Teacher Accused of Upskirting 7-Year-Old Student
A San Antonio charter school teacher is accused of upskirting a 7-year-old student during class, capturing photos of the young girl’s private areas. Augustine Rodney Rendon, 29, was arrested and charged with invasive visual recording, a state jail felony punishable by...
Sen. Creighton Appointed Sole Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor
This appointment triggers a 21-day waiting period.
Forensic Report: Drugs, Restraint, and Irregular Heartbeat Killed Harris County Inmate
Alexis Cardenas was the 12th in-custody death this year.
Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments in Classrooms
The attorney general argued that blocking the display of the Ten Commandments constitutes a misinterpretation of constitutional principles.
US Officials Intercept Chinese Shipment of Meth Precursors Headed to Cartel
Federal officials are touting the seizure as the largest of its kind in law enforcement history.
UT-Austin Seeks To Hide Faculty Emails
Requested records include a professor’s emails related to core curriculum.
Texas Legislature Wraps Up Summer Special Sessions
The special sessions were marked by a two-week quorum break by Democrats, as well as a slew of new laws.
Texas House Cracks Down on Quorum-Busting With New Rules
The new punishments, however, are not binding on future legislative sessions.
STAAR Test Replacement Heads to Governor’s Desk
The new accountability system increases overall testing in public schools throughout the year.
Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
Ban on THC Revived in Texas Senate After Abbott Veto
A proposal to crack down on the sale of THC products in Texas has been revived in the Texas Senate—with...
Gainesville ISD Employee Caught in Underage Sex Solicitation Sting
A maintenance worker in Gainesville Independent School District was jailed after getting caught in an...
UT Regents Name Permanent Finalists for Chancellor, UT-Austin President
University of Texas System Regents named Jim Davis the sole finalist for permanent president of UT-Austin and John Zerwas the sole finalist for permanent chancellor of the UT System. Both had already been appointed to their respective positions on an interim basis....
San Antonio Teacher Accused of Upskirting 7-Year-Old Student
A San Antonio charter school teacher is accused of upskirting a 7-year-old student during class, capturing photos of the young girl’s private areas. Augustine Rodney Rendon, 29, was arrested and charged with invasive visual recording, a state jail felony punishable by...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Shocking Upsets in Republican Primary Elections
Watch as the Republican primaries deliver jaw-dropping results with unexpected losses and run-offs! Grassroots conservatives took on the establishment and the outcomes will leave you speechless.
11.22.2024: Abbott orders Chinese divestment.
Abbott Orders State to Divest from China… Paxton Sues Dallas Over Decriminalization of Marijuana… UT Regents...
11/21/24 No State Funds to Communist China
- Abbott Directs State Funds Away from China - Paxton Sues Dallas over Marijuana Measure - State Board of...
Trump’s Win In Texas, Not A Landslide…But An Avalanche
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Michael Quinn Sullivan, publisher at Texas Scorecard.
How Familiar Are You With Issues Going On Around Texas?
Local jurisdictions across the state always have something going on. While many eyes are on Austin and...
The DISTURBING Secret This Texas School District Tried to Bury
An undercover video at a Texas school district exposes teachers committing heinous crimes against the most...
The Real Danger Is NOT Prosecuting Obama’s “Criminal Conspiracy”
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo is president of the Mises Institute and was a university...
7.29.2025: Aggies keep DEI statements.
ICE Arrests More Than 200 Illegal Aliens Who Have Sexually Abused Children… Texas A&M Continues To Push...
7/28/2025 A Former National Guardsman Smuggled Illegal Aliens
- Former Texas National Guardsman Convicted of Smuggling Aliens - ICE Arrests Over 200 Illegal Alien Child...