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Left-Wing Advocates Appointed to Texas Higher Education Committee
Three members advocated for equity, LGBT activism, and shared governance.
Richardson ISD Asks for $1.4 Billion in Bonds on November Ballot
Voters in Richardson Independent School District are being asked to approve a $1.4 billion bond package on...
TAMU College of Medicine Injected LGBT Ideology and ‘Rough Sex’ Into Curriculum
On the same day that Texas A&M President Mark Welsh resigned amid controversy over LGBT course material,...
Feds Sentence Grapevine Coach to 40 Years for Child Porn
A former Grapevine girls’ basketball coach was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for engaging in a conspiracy to sexually exploit children and produce child sexual abuse material, commonly known as child pornography. Michael Bo Peacock, 50, pleaded guilty in...
Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa Launches Campaign for Governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has announced she is running for governor, entering the race as the highest-profile Democrat challenger to Gov. Greg Abbott. Hinojosa, who has represented Austin in the Texas House since 2017, launched her campaign Wednesday, pledging to...
Texas Higher Ed Board Officially Bans In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted the rule on Thursday.
Death Row Inmate Appeals Sentence, Claims Prosecution Fat-Shamed Her
Taylor Parker was found guilty of murdering a 21-year-old woman and stealing her unborn baby, who did not survive.
Davis Formally Inaugurated as UT-Austin President
The new president committed to restoring public trust in higher education.
Centerville ISD Superintendent Arrested for Failing To Report Sexual Misconduct
A separate case also involves educator misconduct.
Bullard ISD Janitor Jailed for Sex Crime in School Bathroom
Bryan Taylor is charged with unlawful restraint and attempted sexual performance involving a young female student.
UT-Austin Bests Texas A&M in 2025 National College Rankings
Baylor University and Rice University ranked 23rd and 60th, respectively.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Committee Adopts Rules Banning In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
The move follows Texas’ settlement with the Trump Administration regarding in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
Federal Judge Declares Texas’ Book Vendor Rating Requirements Unconstitutional
The law required vendors to rate which books are “sexually explicit” in order for school districts to remove them from the shelves.
Left-Wing Advocates Appointed to Texas Higher Education Committee
Three members advocated for equity, LGBT activism, and shared governance.
Richardson ISD Asks for $1.4 Billion in Bonds on November Ballot
Voters in Richardson Independent School District are being asked to approve a $1.4 billion bond package on...
TAMU College of Medicine Injected LGBT Ideology and ‘Rough Sex’ Into Curriculum
On the same day that Texas A&M President Mark Welsh resigned amid controversy over LGBT course material,...
Feds Sentence Grapevine Coach to 40 Years for Child Porn
A former Grapevine girls’ basketball coach was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for engaging in a conspiracy to sexually exploit children and produce child sexual abuse material, commonly known as child pornography. Michael Bo Peacock, 50, pleaded guilty in...
Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa Launches Campaign for Governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has announced she is running for governor, entering the race as the highest-profile Democrat challenger to Gov. Greg Abbott. Hinojosa, who has represented Austin in the Texas House since 2017, launched her campaign Wednesday, pledging to...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Houston’s LGBT Parade Featured Sexualized Performances Near Children
Despite promotional claims of being “family-friendly,” the Houston Pride Festival and Parade included open drug use and sexualized displays—all occurring in shared public spaces where children were present.
Shaheen & Patterson Caught Red Handed
Today, we break down why Governor Abbott is having to fight to undo the damage that Matt Shaheen did to...
8/27/25 Over-the-Counter Ivermectin
- House Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill - Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data...
Texas House “GOP” Gives No Punishment To Quorum-Busting Dems
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: editor's note- After this Podcast, Dems came back to Texas and Texas House...
8.27.2025: Restoring A.G. Power
House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers… Houston Doctor Keeps Fighting Texas Medical Board...
Changes To The Texas Constitution
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the...
Local Governments and AI
Local governments are increasingly using AI to support their work, but as with any tool, it's only as good...
10.16.2025: Dishonoring the Alamo
Land Commissioner Calls for Accountability Over ‘Woke’ Alamo Messaging… Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa...
Muslim City Breaking the Law
This week, we discuss Ken Paxton's pursuit of EPIC City for violations of Texas’s securities laws. Paxton...