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Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
AUSTIN—University of Texas System regents announced an interim policy for faculty advisory bodies. The...
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an...
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after Politico revealed he accepted $59,000 from a PAC backed by megadonor Miriam Adelson. Texas Sands PAC, the Texas-based...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A letter filed in a Travis County District Court has settled the high-profile lawsuit involving the Texas Lottery Commission. As previously reported by Texas...
RFK Jr. Joins Abbott at Capitol to Champion MAHA Legislation
The legislation is aimed at improving the health of Texans.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Local activist Bonnie Wallace celebrated the district’s decision to protect the minds of children.
Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson
The incident highlights the need for research security in Texas higher education.
No Prison for Brazosport ISD Teacher Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Student
Former Brazoswood High School teacher Brandyn Hargrove was sentenced to 10 years of probation and must register as a sex offender for life.
Legislature Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill
Texas would join Idaho, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana as the only states to enact legislation making ivermectin available over-the-counter.
Moms Arrested for Running North Texas Choir Booster Club
Cleared of charges, moms still lost choir booster club money to the school district.
Farmersville Proposes Double-Digit Tax Increase
City officials drafted a balanced budget based on the highest property tax increase allowed without a public vote.
Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board
Dr. Bowden has been under the scrutiny of the Texas Medical Board since 2022 after prescribing ivermectin to a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
AUSTIN—University of Texas System regents announced an interim policy for faculty advisory bodies. The...
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election, bringing an...
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat known for railing against billionaire influence in politics, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after Politico revealed he accepted $59,000 from a PAC backed by megadonor Miriam Adelson. Texas Sands PAC, the Texas-based...
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
Kristen Moriarty will finally receive her jackpot after a months-long legal battle over the unpaid prize. A letter filed in a Travis County District Court has settled the high-profile lawsuit involving the Texas Lottery Commission. As previously reported by Texas...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Trump DOJ Ends In-State Tuition for Illegals in Texas
The Trump administration did what the Texas legislature wouldn't: end discounted in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
7.18.2025: Mutilating children.
NGOs Facilitating Out-of-State Gender Treatments for Texas Minors… Man Charged in Attack on North Texas ICE...
7/17/25 Suspect Charged in Attack on ICE Facility
- Man Charged in Attack on North Texas ICE Detention Center, Previously Arrested in Austin Protests -...
Pressure Builds On The Epstein & Trump Assassination Details
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: J.D. Wilcox is a Documentary Filmmaker. He just released a new project...
Quiet Collapse of Law and Order?
DAs across the state are refusing to enforce the law. That spells trouble for the rest of us.
Obamagate, The Russia Collusion Hoax Grand Conspiracy
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: K.T. McFarland, a former deputy national security adviser to President Donald...
Are Tax-Funded Stadiums Providing the Benefits They Promised?
Billions are spent on stadiums and arenas with the promise of increased economic return. Are taxpayers...
8.21.2025: House passes the maps.
Texas House Passes Congressional Map Growing GOP Advantage… Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special...
Texas Teachers Ripping Up 10 Commandments
Redistricting maps are passing today, censure continues to be an important discussion in the Texas GOP, and...