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Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
In just a matter of days, Texas senators are tackling Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities once again as the Texas...
Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan
President Donald Trump is backing Texas Republicans’ effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines,...
FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat
After continual warnings regarding the threat of the re-emerging New World screwworm near Texas’ southern border, federal officials have taken additional steps to combat the flesh-eating pest. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the U.S....
Rockwall ISD Calls Tax Increase Election
Voters in Rockwall Independent School District will again be asked to approve a property tax increase, one year after rejecting a larger school tax hike. Rockwall ISD trustees unanimously approved a 4-cent tax rate increase for the 2025-26 school year during a board...
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.
After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers
This renewed effort comes after a breakdown earlier this year, when similar legislation advanced during the regular session but died in conference committee.
Judge Sends Lottery Rigging Case Back to Travis County District Court
The case had been in the state’s newly established Business Court since May.
Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.
Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items
In just a matter of days, Texas senators are tackling Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities once again as the Texas...
Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan
President Donald Trump is backing Texas Republicans’ effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines,...
FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat
After continual warnings regarding the threat of the re-emerging New World screwworm near Texas’ southern border, federal officials have taken additional steps to combat the flesh-eating pest. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the U.S....
Rockwall ISD Calls Tax Increase Election
Voters in Rockwall Independent School District will again be asked to approve a property tax increase, one year after rejecting a larger school tax hike. Rockwall ISD trustees unanimously approved a 4-cent tax rate increase for the 2025-26 school year during a board...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Parental Bill of Rights Dying in Texas House?
The legislation would ban gender ideology from K-12 classrooms, block DEI, and ensure parents have access to educational materials.
7.3.2025: A warning to universities.
Congressional Redistricting in 2025?… Universities Warned to Comply With Federal Ruling on Tuition For...
Fort Worth “Republican” Celebrates Pride Month
An alleged Republican mayor is celebrating Pride Month, the Texas Senate is moving to the right, and...
7/2/25 Chinese Spies Arrested
- FBI Houston Arrests Chinese National for Spying on US Navy - Legislators Warn Universities to Comply With...
Salcedo Show Axiom #3 – Illegal Immigration Is Wrong, Immoral & Bad For America
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Salcedo Show Axiom #3
8/18/25 The Ten Commandments in Classrooms
- Do Not Comply: Activist Teachers Plot to Defy Texas’ New Ten Commandments Law - Trump Urges Swift Passage...
The Economy Is Poised To Take Off, If The Fed Gets Out Of The Way
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Stephen Moore is a prominent free-market economist and a distinguished...
8.19.2025: DEMs return.
House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout… Texas A.G. Investigates AI Chatbot Companies… Harris...
8/18/25 Texas Democrats Return
- Texas House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout - Pro-Late Term Abortion Organization Gave...