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Florida’s ‘Chinese Land Ban’ Upheld in Federal Court: A Good Sign for Texas
A lawsuit against Texas’ Foreign Land Ban is currently before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mansfield ISD Coach Arrested for Child Sexual Assault
A teacher and coach in the Mansfield Independent School District is accused of multiple felony sex crimes...
Police Arrest Another Celina ISD Middle School Teacher
Police have arrested another middle school teacher in the embattled Celina Independent School District....
Secretary of State Moves to Dismiss Texas GOP’s Lawsuit to Close the Primaries
Secretary of State Jane Nelson filed official responses opposing the Texas GOP’s effort to close the primaries in federal court late Thursday. Nelson’s filings urge dismissal of the GOP’s lawsuit against the State and directly oppose the joint consent judgment...
Houston City Council Pushes Through $16 Million Homeless Hub
The Houston City Council has officially approved a $16 million plan to create a homeless “super hub” east of downtown—despite objections from nearby residents who say City Hall shut them out of the process. The council’s vote clears the way for the city to purchase...
Texas’ Criminal Court Upholds Taylor Rene Parker’s Death Sentence
Her defense had been claiming she was “fat shamed” during trial.
Patrick Pledges $1 Million To Put Turning Point USA Chapters in Every Texas School
More than 135,000 requests have been submitted to start new chapters since Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Mississippi Inmate Housing Contract Canceled as Harris County Jail Addresses Compliance
After years of overcrowding and out-of-compliance warnings, the Harris County Jail is taking steps to bring hundreds of inmates back from out-of-state facilities.
Texas State University Seeks To Replace Advocacy With Education
The university has issued ‘value neutral instruction’ guidelines.
AG Seeks To Stop Tylenol Manufacturer’s Shareholder Payouts During Litigation
The motion is a part of an ongoing case against Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson over the deceptive marketing of Tylenol.
Sealy ISD Teacher Accused of Sexually Grooming Student
Juan Perez was arrested and charged with child grooming, a third-degree felony.
Recording Shows UT-Austin Official Told Conservative Group To Leave
State Rep. Brian Harrison is demanding answers from President Jim Davis.
Texas Can Enforce Ban on Erotic Drag Shows for Kids, Federal Court Rules
The case is being remanded to a district court that previously blocked the law’s enforcement.
Florida’s ‘Chinese Land Ban’ Upheld in Federal Court: A Good Sign for Texas
A lawsuit against Texas’ Foreign Land Ban is currently before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mansfield ISD Coach Arrested for Child Sexual Assault
A teacher and coach in the Mansfield Independent School District is accused of multiple felony sex crimes...
Police Arrest Another Celina ISD Middle School Teacher
Police have arrested another middle school teacher in the embattled Celina Independent School District....
Secretary of State Moves to Dismiss Texas GOP’s Lawsuit to Close the Primaries
Secretary of State Jane Nelson filed official responses opposing the Texas GOP’s effort to close the primaries in federal court late Thursday. Nelson’s filings urge dismissal of the GOP’s lawsuit against the State and directly oppose the joint consent judgment...
Houston City Council Pushes Through $16 Million Homeless Hub
The Houston City Council has officially approved a $16 million plan to create a homeless “super hub” east of downtown—despite objections from nearby residents who say City Hall shut them out of the process. The council’s vote clears the way for the city to purchase...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Gov. Abbott Ordered the Arrest of Texas House Democrats
The ongoing quorum break by Democrats has paralyzed the Texas House, leaving the body unable to pass legislation on congressional redistricting, flood relief, and property tax cuts.
9.19.2025:Aggie president resigns under pressure
Mark Welsh Out as A&M President… Ballot Harvester Arrested for 2022 Election Crimes… DOJ Launches...
9/18/25 Justice Department Investigates DEI in Austin
- DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies - Round Rock ISD Defies Texas Law,...
Fake-Republicans FINALLY Getting The Reckoning They’ve Earned
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Melinda Preston currently serves as the Chair of the Denton County Republican...
How Much Are You Indebted To Your City?
Local governments are racking up debt and trading your future. Isn't it time you had a say?
To Go Down Fighting, Faithfully
Almost by definition, the stories of great battles are the stories of soldiers specifically trained to carry...
10/30/25 Texas Judges Can Refuse to Officiate Same-sex Weddings
- Texas Supreme Court Allows Judges To Refuse Officiating Same-Sex Weddings - Comptroller Halts New HUB...
Press Freedom, The War Dept. & MTV…Somehow I Tie It All Together!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean Spicer is the former press Secretary for President Trump. He’s a Captain...
Calling Out The “Not-So-Super” PACS
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Wesley Hunt represents the 38th Congressional district in the...