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Texas Launches New Office To Cut Red Tape
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced Jerome Greener will lead Texas’ new DOGE-style agency.
Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination
This article has been updated since publication. Texas A&M could face a federal investigation following...
Whitesboro Again Aims for Huge Property Tax Increase
For a second year in a row, elected officials in the small North Texas city of Whitesboro are proposing a...
Open or Closed? The Future of Texas Primary Elections
With the Republican Party of Texas challenging the state’s open primary system in court, the debate over who should decide each party’s nominees has reached a historic crossroads. Texas’ open primaries trace back to the early 20th century and the passage of the...
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
A congressional report found researchers at two University of Texas campuses collaborated with academics linked with the Chinese military on U.S. Department of Defense projects. This follows troubling reports about research security at UT’s MD Anderson Cancer Center....
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.
Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech
The student chanted “F*** y’all, ya homie’s dead.”
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
The committees will also monitor reforms already passed during the last legislative session.
Abbott Signs Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’ in Texas
The legislation comes in response to the controversial proposed EPIC city.
Texas Launches New Office To Cut Red Tape
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced Jerome Greener will lead Texas’ new DOGE-style agency.
Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination
This article has been updated since publication. Texas A&M could face a federal investigation following...
Whitesboro Again Aims for Huge Property Tax Increase
For a second year in a row, elected officials in the small North Texas city of Whitesboro are proposing a...
Open or Closed? The Future of Texas Primary Elections
With the Republican Party of Texas challenging the state’s open primary system in court, the debate over who should decide each party’s nominees has reached a historic crossroads. Texas’ open primaries trace back to the early 20th century and the passage of the...
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
A congressional report found researchers at two University of Texas campuses collaborated with academics linked with the Chinese military on U.S. Department of Defense projects. This follows troubling reports about research security at UT’s MD Anderson Cancer Center....
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.
Real Texans: Thomas Pauken II
In this edition of REAL TEXANS, meet Thomas Pauken II, who lives and works in Beijing as a journalist and...
7/25/25 Major Allegations Against a Texas Lawmaker
- Giovanni Capriglione Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair, Abortion Payments - Illegal Alien Arrested on...
Some BIG Wins For President Trump On Education
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Corey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Culture Project. He’s the...
Yes, You Do Legislate Morality
When we set aside God’s wisdom, we embrace tyrants’ whims.
9.9.2025: Texas flagships behaving badly
UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics… Federal Investigation of Texas A&M...
9/8/25 Prohibiting Property Taxes…and Sharia Law
- Texas GOP Ballot Will Ask Voters About Property Taxes, and Sharia Law - Open or Closed? The Future of...
The Show Behind The Show, Polite Company Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The polite company edition.
9.8.2025: Closing the Primary
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries… School Nurses Refusing to Provide Basic First Aid to Students…...