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New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
A West Texas teacher “recognized” by the state as “highly effective” was jailed after he was accused of...
Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair After Objecting To Alleged Rules Breach
A Republican legislator’s mic was cut off by a Democrat subcommittee chairman after the legislator objected...
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
Houston’s aging bridges are under scrutiny following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Marine Investigation Report about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. NTSB recommends that 68 Bridges in the U.S. be evaluated for...
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
This week, the Texas Legislature took steps to strip power from the Texas Lottery Commission, possibly setting the agency up for abolition, and Las Vegas Sands’ casino plans suffered a setback in Irving at the hands of outraged citizens. On Monday, State Sen. Mayes...
Abbott Backs Kelly Hancock as He Steps Into Comptroller Office
Current Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be leaving to take over as chancellor of Texas A&M next month.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
The internal shakeup follows a bruising year for TLR, both politically and reputationally.
KP George Switches Parties as Legal Troubles Mount in Fort Bend County
George has switched to the Republican Party, shifting the balance of power on the county commissioners court.
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding For Texas Water Infrastructure
The two measures are intended to ensure Texas has enough water for the future.
General Mills Will Remove Artificial Dyes After Paxton Investigation
The company announced this week that it would discontinue use of harmful color additives in school lunches by summer 2026, expanding the ban to all of its products by 2027.
Ken Kirchhofer Appointed to Humble ISD Board After Election Winner Disqualified
Kirchhofer, who ran as the incumbent for Position 4 in the May election, finished last.
Attorney General Paxton Demands Austin End Contracts With Anti-Gun Companies
Paxton threatened further legal action if the city did not bring its contract with WEX Bank into compliance with state law.
Houston Oil Service Firm Loses Injection Permit Amid West Texas Earthquakes
Texas regulators have permanently revoked Blackbuck Resources’ wastewater injection permit after a series of West Texas earthquakes.
New Teacher Misconduct Reporting Law Closes ‘Pass the Trash’ Loopholes
The measure passed the Texas Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
A West Texas teacher “recognized” by the state as “highly effective” was jailed after he was accused of...
Republican Lawmaker’s Mic Cut by Democrat Chair After Objecting To Alleged Rules Breach
A Republican legislator’s mic was cut off by a Democrat subcommittee chairman after the legislator objected...
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
Houston’s aging bridges are under scrutiny following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Marine Investigation Report about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. NTSB recommends that 68 Bridges in the U.S. be evaluated for...
Analysis: A Bad Week for Gambling Interests in Texas
This week, the Texas Legislature took steps to strip power from the Texas Lottery Commission, possibly setting the agency up for abolition, and Las Vegas Sands’ casino plans suffered a setback in Irving at the hands of outraged citizens. On Monday, State Sen. Mayes...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
The Battle for Our School Boards
This week, Kambree talks with Round Rock ISD school board trustee Danielle Weston about the battle taking place in public schools and the relentless attack by the left on citizens who stand up to do the right thing.
10.20.2023: Two legislators blamed for enabling Colony Ridge, and Greg Abbott’s school choice push is in danger
Paxton Names Legislators Who Made Colony Ridge Possible… Is School Choice in Peril?… ‘Multiple Failures’...
Woe Is Me!
Self-pity is a bottomless pit when we make our lives about ourselves. INTRO: In this week’s reflection,...
10/19/23 The Two Lawmakers Responsible for Colony Ridge
-Attorney General Ken Paxton says legislation from Ernest Bailes and Robert Nichols is to blame for massive illegal alien housing development
-Is the Texas Legislature headed to a fourth special session?
-US Customs and Border Protection seizes $11 Million worth of illegal narcotics
S6, Ep 24: Dr. Robert Malone, Senator Rand Paul and His Eminence, Dr. Fauci
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Robert Malone, is an internationally recognized scientist in virology and...
4/7/25 Texas Tax Dollars Promoting Palestine Propaganda
- Texas Taxpayers Funded Anti-Border Security, Pro-Islam Show - Ahead of Budget Debate, House Members Move...
ICE Drops the Hammer in Texas
174 illegal aliens deported from Texas
The Show Behind The Show, Loopy Leftists Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss tariffs, left-wing anti-Americanism, including their...
4.7.2025: Illegal aliens deported.
Congressman Pushes To Revoke Endangered Species Listings… Criminal Aliens Deported From Texas… State Defense...