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Abbott Cracks Down on Political Messages on Texas Streets
Rainbow crosswalks could cost Texas cities millions in state funding.
Union Advises Texas A&M Faculty To ‘Resist’ Reform and Accountability
A self-identified professors' union has advised Texas A&M faculty to “resist” their employers' efforts...
Plano Private School Teacher Gets 20 Years for Sex Crimes Against Student
UPDATED October 2 with comments from the Collin County District Attorney. A Plano private school teacher was...
Federal Judges To Decide Texas Redistricting Case
A legal showdown over Texas’ new congressional map begins Wednesday in an El Paso federal court. The outcome will determine whether the state’s latest congressional boundaries can be used in upcoming elections. The new congressional map—signed into law by Gov. Greg...
Texas Tech Regents Appoint Brandon Creighton as New Chancellor
During a short meeting, the regents of the Texas Tech University System appointed State Sen. Brandon Creighton as its new chancellor and chief executive officer. The vote was unanimous. “This is a historic day for Texas Tech University System,” Regent Chairman Cody...
Texas State University Partnered With ‘Equity’ Non-Profit on Internship Program
An Open Horizon co-founder is also on the leadership council for the university’s political center.
Central Texas School District Confirms ‘Alphabet Soup’ Club on Hold Pending Review
A new state law prohibits school districts from authorizing or sponsoring a student club based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Garland ISD Athletic Trainer Jailed for Child Sex Crime
Shamond Hamilton, a trainer at North Garland High School, worked at El Campo High School last year.
Houston Announces New $16 Million Low-Barrier Homeless ‘Super Hub’
The City of Houston is spending $16 million to turn a former migrant shelter into a homeless “super hub”—a facility officials say will streamline access to services, but critics warn will damage the city’s image ahead of international events.
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Leftist Terror Groups
The investigation follows the assassination of Charlie Kirk and attacks on ICE facilities across the country.
Victim’s Brother Pushes Back on Claims of Innocence for Convicted Killer Robert Roberson
Robert Roberson is scheduled for execution next week for killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002.
Texas Redistricting Trial Day 5: Transparency, Partisan Intent Central Themes as State Begins Defense
State attorneys are defending congressional redistricting as purely partisan rather than racially discriminatory.
Texas A&M Sports Textbook Promotes Critical Race Theory and the LGBT Agenda
The university’s Center for Sport Management Research and Education is the publisher.
Abbott Cracks Down on Political Messages on Texas Streets
Rainbow crosswalks could cost Texas cities millions in state funding.
Union Advises Texas A&M Faculty To ‘Resist’ Reform and Accountability
A self-identified professors' union has advised Texas A&M faculty to “resist” their employers' efforts...
Plano Private School Teacher Gets 20 Years for Sex Crimes Against Student
UPDATED October 2 with comments from the Collin County District Attorney. A Plano private school teacher was...
Federal Judges To Decide Texas Redistricting Case
A legal showdown over Texas’ new congressional map begins Wednesday in an El Paso federal court. The outcome will determine whether the state’s latest congressional boundaries can be used in upcoming elections. The new congressional map—signed into law by Gov. Greg...
Texas Tech Regents Appoint Brandon Creighton as New Chancellor
During a short meeting, the regents of the Texas Tech University System appointed State Sen. Brandon Creighton as its new chancellor and chief executive officer. The vote was unanimous. “This is a historic day for Texas Tech University System,” Regent Chairman Cody...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Murder Suspect Granted Bond After Harris County Prosecutors Miss Deadline
An Afghan national accused of murder has been granted a personal recognizance bond after prosecutors failed to meet the deadline to indict him.
8.26.2025: GOP rejects punishment for DEMs
Republican Caucus Rejects Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers… Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in GOP Primary...
8/25/25 Will Democrats Be Punished?
- House Republicans Split on Punishing Democrat Quorum Breakers - Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional...
The Show Behind The Show, Farm To Table Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about the virtues of home gardens and the deficit of good...
8.25.2025: Senate sends map to Abbott
Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional Map… Rules Announced For Texas' First Statewide School Choice...
10.1.2025: Abbott ramps up church security
Abbott Directs DPS To Step Up Security at Texas Churches… NRG Energy Awarded $562 Million From Texas Energy...
9/30/25 Stepping Up Church Security
- Gov. Abbott Directs DPS to Step Up Security at Texas Churches - Texas DPS Halts CDLs for Refugees,...
Terrorism in Texas? Radical Ties of Muslim Who Shot Praying Christian EXPOSED
A Christian youth baseball coach in Texas was shot while praying with his team. Police say it was an...
Our Young People Are Pushing Back On the Hate-filled & Violent Left
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jack Robertson is a junior at Stratford High School In Spring Branch ISD....