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Texas State Expels Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The student pantomimed Kirk’s death.
California Food Companies File Suit Against Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban
Two California-based food companies have filed a lawsuit against Texas’ new law banning the sale of...
James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Texas State Rep. James Talarico has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate, joining former U.S. Rep....
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
UPDATED September 10 with information from Midway ISD. A Central Texas high school teacher and girls’ coach who was previously reported to the state for sexual misconduct was arrested for having sex with underage boys. Shelby Dawn Lashombe, 25, was charged with one...
Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims
Federal legislation designed to standardize compensation rules for student athletes nationwide has drawn attention from a Texas university leader. The SCORE Act, currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes national standards for...
Texas Education Agency Investigates Teachers’ Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination
More than 200 Texas teachers from government-run schools are currently under investigation.
Feds Detain Man at Texas Border Sought for Indecency With a Child
This was the second man detained for a sexual offense against a child in less than a week.
AG Paxton Probes Proxy Advisors for Advancing ‘Woke’ Agenda Over Financial Duty
The attorney general has issued civil investigative demands to determine if political agendas are driving financial recommendations.
Judge Denies Democrats’ Motion To Block Tarrant County’s Republican Redistricting
The court concluded that arguments against the new commissioner districts are unlikely to succeed.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
With her announcement, Hidalgo ended months of speculation about her political future.
Harrison Says New Audio Proves TAMU President Knew Student Was ‘Threatened’ by Faculty
The embattled A&M president previously declined to act.
State Board of Education Approves New Method of History Instruction
A comprehensive 3-5-1 framework for Texas history instruction in schools was adopted by the State Board of Education.
Report: University of Houston Must End Partnership With Chinese University
A congressional committee report also criticizes UT-Arlington’s joint MBA program with a Chinese-military linked institution.
Texas State Expels Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The student pantomimed Kirk’s death.
California Food Companies File Suit Against Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban
Two California-based food companies have filed a lawsuit against Texas’ new law banning the sale of...
James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate
Texas State Rep. James Talarico has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate, joining former U.S. Rep....
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
UPDATED September 10 with information from Midway ISD. A Central Texas high school teacher and girls’ coach who was previously reported to the state for sexual misconduct was arrested for having sex with underage boys. Shelby Dawn Lashombe, 25, was charged with one...
Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims
Federal legislation designed to standardize compensation rules for student athletes nationwide has drawn attention from a Texas university leader. The SCORE Act, currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes national standards for...
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.
7.29.2025: Aggies keep DEI statements.
ICE Arrests More Than 200 Illegal Aliens Who Have Sexually Abused Children… Texas A&M Continues To Push...
7/28/2025 A Former National Guardsman Smuggled Illegal Aliens
- Former Texas National Guardsman Convicted of Smuggling Aliens - ICE Arrests Over 200 Illegal Alien Child...
The Show Behind The Show, Justice Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss dirty pool played by fake-Republicans and Trump's...
7.28.2025: A new taxpayer pledge?
Lawmakers Sign New Pledge To Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying… State Rep. Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair,...
9.10.2025: Muslims’ pledge boycott
Cruz, Abbott Slam Houston Imam’s Call for Boycotts… Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT...
9/9/25 Texas A&M’s Leftward Lunge
-Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination -James Talarico Launches...
No More Democrat Meddling? Texas GOP SUES Over Primary Elections!
The Republican Party of Texas is now suing the state over open primaries, pushing to close the election and...
Lawless Leftists Have Worn Out Their Welcome
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Abraham George is the newly elected chairman of the Republican Party of...