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AG Paxton Probes Proxy Advisors for Advancing ‘Woke’ Agenda Over Financial Duty
The attorney general has issued civil investigative demands to determine if political agendas are driving financial recommendations.
State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place
In preparation for the upcoming State Fair of Texas, the board of directors has released this year’s safety...
After THC Ban Stalls in Legislature, Abbott Responds With Executive Action
After two special sessions failed to produce a legislative deal on banning the sale of intoxicating THC...
Texas A&M’s Mark Welsh Has Long Promoted DEI, LGBT Agendas
Following revelations that Texas A&M President Mark Welsh defended LGBT content in a children’s literature course, calls for his termination have abounded. Yet, Welsh has long promoted leftist ideals, which the university's leadership knew before naming him...
Gatesville ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexting 15-Year-Old Student
A now-former Gatesville Independent School District teacher was sentenced to eight years of probation after she pleaded guilty to sending a 15-year-old male student nude pictures on Instagram. The victim’s family reportedly approved of the plea deal. Christine Paige...
Report: University of Houston Must End Partnership With Chinese University
A congressional committee report also criticizes UT-Arlington’s joint MBA program with a Chinese-military linked institution.
Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech
The student chanted “F*** y’all, ya homie’s dead.”
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
The committees will also monitor reforms already passed during the last legislative session.
Abbott Signs Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’ in Texas
The legislation comes in response to the controversial proposed EPIC city.
Houston Midwife Faces 15 Felony Charges After Performing Illegal Abortions
Texas law holds abortionists accountable for illegal procedures, not clients.
Lawsuit Against ‘Texas Foreign Land Ban’ Pending in Federal Court of Appeals
The lawsuit was brought by three Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. on visas.
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.”
AG Paxton Probes Proxy Advisors for Advancing ‘Woke’ Agenda Over Financial Duty
The attorney general has issued civil investigative demands to determine if political agendas are driving financial recommendations.
State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place
In preparation for the upcoming State Fair of Texas, the board of directors has released this year’s safety...
After THC Ban Stalls in Legislature, Abbott Responds With Executive Action
After two special sessions failed to produce a legislative deal on banning the sale of intoxicating THC...
Texas A&M’s Mark Welsh Has Long Promoted DEI, LGBT Agendas
Following revelations that Texas A&M President Mark Welsh defended LGBT content in a children’s literature course, calls for his termination have abounded. Yet, Welsh has long promoted leftist ideals, which the university's leadership knew before naming him...
Gatesville ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexting 15-Year-Old Student
A now-former Gatesville Independent School District teacher was sentenced to eight years of probation after she pleaded guilty to sending a 15-year-old male student nude pictures on Instagram. The victim’s family reportedly approved of the plea deal. Christine Paige...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Man Charged in North Texas ICE Attack Previously Arrested at Austin Protests
Benjamin Song, who was charged in the recent July 4 attack on law enforcement officers outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, was previously arrested during the August 2020 protests in Austin.
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.
8/14/25 The Fight to Maintain Secret Ballots
- Fight To Safeguard Secret Ballot Continues in Harris County - Houston Halts Payout to Firm Tied to Public...
Dems Oppose The America-First Agenda, Aided By Key GOP
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Carmen Maria Montiel is the Republican front-runner for Texas’ 18th...
9.10.2025: Muslims’ pledge boycott
Cruz, Abbott Slam Houston Imam’s Call for Boycotts… Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT...
9/9/25 Texas A&M’s Leftward Lunge
-Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination -James Talarico Launches...
No More Democrat Meddling? Texas GOP SUES Over Primary Elections!
The Republican Party of Texas is now suing the state over open primaries, pushing to close the election and...
Lawless Leftists Have Worn Out Their Welcome
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Abraham George is the newly elected chairman of the Republican Party of...