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Legal Effort To Close the Texas Republican Party Primary Delayed
A judge has granted a 30-day extension for the state to answer the GOP’s petition.
Another IDEA School Admin Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Student
For a second time this year, an IDEA Public Schools administrator is accused of sex crimes involving a...
Dear Christian: The World Is Watching
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s horrific assassination on September 10, Christians are mourning. Believers...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After LGBT Course Controversy
Mark Welsh, president of Texas A&M University, is stepping down effective September 19. Announced by Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Board of Regents, the news follows weeks of mounting controversy over Welsh’s leadership. Welsh’s resignation caps a period of...
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed “The Woman and Child Protection Act” into law, strengthening protections for unborn children and their mothers. Authored by State Rep. Jeff Leach (R–Allen) during the second special legislative session, House Bill 7 will crack down on the...
Voters in Belton, Temple ISDs To Determine Upcoming Bond Elections
The two Bell County school districts are seeking voter approval for propositions that will hike taxes for homeowners.
UT-Austin Announces New Faculty Advisory Structure
The “advisory-only” bodies will take shape shortly.
Academy ISD Employee Jailed After Alleged Sexual Assault of a Student
School maintenance worker William Blackburn is charged with displaying harmful material to a minor; authorities are investigating felony allegations.
Texas Halts CDLs for Refugees, Asylees, and DACA Recipients After Federal Audit
The move follows an explosive audit by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Whitesboro Officials Approve Huge Property Tax Increase
City council members unanimously approved a tax rate that will raise average homeowners’ property tax bills by 61 percent—an extra $498.
NRG Energy Awarded $562 Million From Texas Energy Fund for Baytown Natural Gas Plant
The plant is projected to power more than 180,000 homes by 2028.
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Step Up Security at Texas Churches
Texas has taken several steps in recent years to allow churches more freedom to protect themselves and their congregants.
UNT Police Agree To Protect Conservative Student
A recording revealed that police originally asked the student to create a safety plan.
Legal Effort To Close the Texas Republican Party Primary Delayed
A judge has granted a 30-day extension for the state to answer the GOP’s petition.
Another IDEA School Admin Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Student
For a second time this year, an IDEA Public Schools administrator is accused of sex crimes involving a...
Dear Christian: The World Is Watching
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s horrific assassination on September 10, Christians are mourning. Believers...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After LGBT Course Controversy
Mark Welsh, president of Texas A&M University, is stepping down effective September 19. Announced by Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Board of Regents, the news follows weeks of mounting controversy over Welsh’s leadership. Welsh’s resignation caps a period of...
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed “The Woman and Child Protection Act” into law, strengthening protections for unborn children and their mothers. Authored by State Rep. Jeff Leach (R–Allen) during the second special legislative session, House Bill 7 will crack down on the...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas House Rejects Election Integrity Measure
The proposal would return power to the attorney general to prosecute election crimes.
Texas Redistricting Update
The new maps show a more serious GOP intent on governing.
7/30/2025 THC Ban Passes Senate…Again
-Patrick-Backed THC Ban Clears Senate -Two Houston-Area Planned Parenthood Clinics Announce September...
Democrats, The Real Racists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ruben Navarrette is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington...
7.30.2025: DEMs seek quorum-bust cash.
Democrats Fundraising for Another Quorum Break… Shipley Do-Nuts Sold to California Firm… Schools Implement...
The Show Behind The Show, Modern Martyr Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk of faith, forgiveness and Charlie Kirk.
9.22.2025: Attacking campus conservatives
UNT Student Harassed, Threatened For Defending Charlie Kirk… Attorney General Investigates Political...
Real Texans: Joan Huffman
In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with State Sen. Joan Huffman as she...
9/19/25 Is Texas A&M Hiring Another DEI Activist?
- Finalist for Texas A&M Victoria President Has Extensive DEI History - Serial Ballot Harvester Arrested...