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Finalist for Texas A&M Victoria President Has Extensive DEI History
Christian Hardigree has a background in “diversity” and “sustainability.”
Report: University of Houston Must End Partnership With Chinese University
A new congressional report found that the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Houston...
Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech
A Texas Tech University student was caught in a viral video mocking the assassination of conservative...
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
A first grade bilingual teacher in Splendora Independent School District is accused of sexually assaulting a child. Rene Jesus Tavera Arango, 70, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years in...
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows announced they are forming joint select committees in the Texas Legislature to examine free speech and civil discourse in higher education, citing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as proof of an...
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs
The Woman and Child Protection Act will crack down on the distribution of abortion drugs in Texas.
Serial Ballot Harvester Arrested in Starr County for 2022 Election Crimes
South Texas politiquera Modesta Vela has been arrested four times since 2010 on similar charges.
Texas A&M Sociology Course Promotes Racial Division
Concepts explored include “microaggressions” and “Eurocentrism.”
DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies
At the center of the probe is the City of Austin’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Superintendent Defends HISD Record Before Houston City Council
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles defended his record and decisions as the state-appointed leader of the district.
Another Marfa ISD Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
Juan Martinez is the second Marfa teacher in two months arrested for sexual misconduct with a high school student.
Whitesboro Officials Say City Can Raise Property Taxes Despite New Law
City Council members plan to adopt a tax rate on September 29 that could increase homeowners’ tax bills by 61 percent.
Texas State To Remove LGBT Course Following Legislative Pushback
A university spokesperson says it will be removed from the course catalog shortly.
Finalist for Texas A&M Victoria President Has Extensive DEI History
Christian Hardigree has a background in “diversity” and “sustainability.”
Houston, Longhorn Scorecard, State
Report: University of Houston Must End Partnership With Chinese University
A new congressional report found that the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Houston...
Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech
A Texas Tech University student was caught in a viral video mocking the assassination of conservative...
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
A first grade bilingual teacher in Splendora Independent School District is accused of sexually assaulting a child. Rene Jesus Tavera Arango, 70, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years in...
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows announced they are forming joint select committees in the Texas Legislature to examine free speech and civil discourse in higher education, citing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as proof of an...
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.
8.19.2025: DEMs return.
House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout… Texas A.G. Investigates AI Chatbot Companies… Harris...
8/18/25 Texas Democrats Return
- Texas House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout - Pro-Late Term Abortion Organization Gave...
The Show Behind The Show, Male NFL Cheerleaders Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about Sean's new drone training, and an illegal alien who...
8.18.2025: Democrats might be back.
Second Special Session Starts Without a House Quorum… Audio Captures Gambling Exec Boasting About Rigged...
9/15/25 Texas Legislature’s Response to Charlie Kirk Assassination
-Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination -Houston Midwife...
The Show Behind The Show, Charlie Kirk Assassination Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss the fallout in culture, law, and politics from the...
9.15.2025: Sharia compounds?
Abbott Promotes Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’… Patrick Slams Abbott’s THC Order… Federal Lawsuit...
Real Texans: Brooke Rollins
In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with his friend and former...