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Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
Texas City ISD Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
A high school teacher and coach at Texas City Independent School District was arrested Tuesday on charges of...
Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Republican State Rep. Steve Toth has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for Texas’...
New Execution Date Set for Child Killer After House Lawmakers’ Delay Attempt
After an attempt by some lawmakers to delay his execution last year, a new date has been set for convicted child murderer Robert Roberson. A state district judge on Wednesday scheduled Roberson’s execution for October 16, following a request by the Texas attorney...
Lorena ISD Trustees Reject Another Retaliation Complaint From Mom of Special-Needs Student
Elected trustees in Lorena Independent School District dismissed a second complaint brought by a mother who accused administrators of retaliating against her after she advocated for her special-needs child. Following a closed-door hearing Monday night, the school...
Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
A step-by-step guide to the case’s developments.
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April mandating English proficiency for commercial driver’s license holders.
Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
City council members will adopt a final property tax rate and budget on September 15.
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.
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
Texas City ISD Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
A high school teacher and coach at Texas City Independent School District was arrested Tuesday on charges of...
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Republican State Rep. Steve Toth has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for Texas’...
New Execution Date Set for Child Killer After House Lawmakers’ Delay Attempt
After an attempt by some lawmakers to delay his execution last year, a new date has been set for convicted child murderer Robert Roberson. A state district judge on Wednesday scheduled Roberson’s execution for October 16, following a request by the Texas attorney...
Lorena ISD Trustees Reject Another Retaliation Complaint From Mom of Special-Needs Student
Elected trustees in Lorena Independent School District dismissed a second complaint brought by a mother who accused administrators of retaliating against her after she advocated for her special-needs child. Following a closed-door hearing Monday night, the school...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that the state is suing Pfizer for “misrepresenting COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and conspiring to censor public discourse.” “We are pursuing justice for the people of Texas, many of whom were coerced by tyrannical vaccine mandates to take a defective product sold by lies,” said Paxton. To read the full story by Sydnie Henry, click here:...
10.18.2024: Digital latex.
North Texas Doctor Sued for Illegally Providing Cross-sex Hormones to Children… Texas Lottery Commission...
10/17/24 Another Venezuelan Illegal Arrested
-Venezuelan Illegal Alien Charged with Assault, Entered Via Texas -TxTag Shifting to Harris County -Tarrant...
Two Podcasts For The Price Of One, On The GREAT Political Realignment
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Patrick Coffin has collaborated with top cultural influencers such as Dr....
What’s Going On With Your Local Criminal Justice System?
Crime labs are an overlooked part of the criminal justice system, is yours functioning as it should?
Some BIG Wins For President Trump On Education
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Culture Project. He’s the...
Yes, You Do Legislate Morality
In the greatest hits of “truisms that are lies,” few are as tiresome as a line that undergirds much of our...
7.25.2025: Recruiting RINOs
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Refunds for Property Tax Relief… Patterson Accused of Recruiting Challengers...
7/24/25 Will Texans Get More Property Tax Relief?
- Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts - Jared Patterson Accused of Recruiting Primary...