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Audit Finds Lapses in Oversight of University of Houston Foundation Funds
Lack of proper documentation made it difficult to verify whether donor funds were being spent appropriately.
Crypto Giant Coinbase Reincorporates in Texas
Coinbase, the nation’s largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency platform, is officially abandoning Delaware and...
Islamic-focused EPIC City Rebrands as The Meadow
A proposed Islamic-focused development in North Texas may be moving forward soon under a new name, according...
Defendants in Lottery Rigging Lawsuit Continue Fighting Calls for Transparency
Defendants in a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery are continuing to fight attempts to expose their corporate interests. The controversy surrounding the jackpot in question led Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to describe the Texas Lottery as...
Houston Illegal Alien Arrested After Stealing the Identity of a Texas Minor
An illegal alien has been arrested after stealing a Texas minor's identity, causing the minor to lose healthcare benefits. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest on Wednesday, saying the theft was first discovered after the victim's mother received...
Texas Sheriff Calls for Stronger State & Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd warned that without action, the cartel violence and instability witnessed daily in Mexico will take deeper root in the United States.
Former Alvin Community College Dual Enrollment Instructor Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
Erik Neel worked on two Pearland ISD high school campuses.
Legislation To Fast-Track Removal of Criminal Aliens Heads to US House Floor
The bill would address loopholes enabling the abuse of asylum protections and make the removal of convicted violent criminal aliens mandatory.
Celina Police Department Concludes Criminal Investigation Into Caleb Elliott
Chief Cullison is awaiting any new evidence that may emerge from civil litigation.
UT-Austin Placed DEI Advocate on Core Curriculum Review Committee
Vice Provost Richard Reddick is a member of the 18-person committee.
Federal Court Blocks Texas’ New Congressional Map, Orders Return to 2021 Lines
Candidate filing has already begun for some congressional seats that may now be invalid.
Texas Congressional Delegation Seeks $11B Reimbursement for Border Security Costs
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has funds to reimburse state efforts to enforce immigration laws during the border crisis.
Paxton Sues Two More School Districts for Refusing Ten Commandments Displays
Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD are the latest to face legal action from the attorney general.
Audit Finds Lapses in Oversight of University of Houston Foundation Funds
Lack of proper documentation made it difficult to verify whether donor funds were being spent appropriately.
Crypto Giant Coinbase Reincorporates in Texas
Coinbase, the nation’s largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency platform, is officially abandoning Delaware and...
Islamic-focused EPIC City Rebrands as The Meadow
A proposed Islamic-focused development in North Texas may be moving forward soon under a new name, according...
Defendants in Lottery Rigging Lawsuit Continue Fighting Calls for Transparency
Defendants in a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery are continuing to fight attempts to expose their corporate interests. The controversy surrounding the jackpot in question led Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to describe the Texas Lottery as...
Houston Illegal Alien Arrested After Stealing the Identity of a Texas Minor
An illegal alien has been arrested after stealing a Texas minor's identity, causing the minor to lose healthcare benefits. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest on Wednesday, saying the theft was first discovered after the victim's mother received...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Record-Breaking Meth Precursor Bust by Federal Agents
In an operation at the Port of Houston, federal authorities seized 1,300 barrels of methamphetamine precursor chemicals.
The Show Behind The Show, TX SREC Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean discuss the Democrats Schumer shutdown, movies you can't...
10.13.2025: Republicans censured by Texas GOP
Texas GOP Approves Censures of Five House Republicans… Three-judge Federal Panel Begins Map Deliberation…...
Real Texans: Sara Gonzales
For this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, I visit with Sara Gonzales. We talk about her work on The Blaze, her...
MAHA, It’s Time For America’s Healthy Comeback
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jennifer Galardi is a Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness...
11/13/25 Should the U.S. Freeze Immigration?
- Texas Congressman Proposes Immigration ‘Freeze’ - Secretary of State Commits Over $1 Million To Fight...
Obamacare As Failed As Its Namesake
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Scott Ferguson is the owner and operator of American Medical Plans. His job...
Is Microtransit Mission Creep Happening Near You?
Across the state, microtransit firms are popping up, replacing fixed bus networks, but they might not be all...
11.13.2025: Trump endorses Abbott’s re-election
Trump Endorses Abbott for Fourth Term… Illegal Alien Arrested After Stealing Texas Minor's Identity…...