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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.

Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed “The Woman and Child Protection Act” into law, strengthening protections for...

Serial Ballot Harvester Arrested in Starr County for 2022 Election Crimes
A woman accused of running an illegal ballot harvesting scheme during the 2022 General Election was arrested...

Texas A&M Sociology Course Promotes Racial Division
Course materials from the Texas A&M sociology department promote a series of racially divisive concepts, including “Asian hate,” "Algorithmic bias,” “microaggressions,” and Eurocentrism. Texas Scorecard has obtained presentation slides from two in-class...

DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether the City of Austin is violating federal law by engaging in discriminatory employment practices tied to its diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda. In a notice sent Thursday to Mayor Kirk Watson,...

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.

Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed “The Woman and Child Protection Act” into law, strengthening protections for...

Serial Ballot Harvester Arrested in Starr County for 2022 Election Crimes
A woman accused of running an illegal ballot harvesting scheme during the 2022 General Election was arrested...

Texas A&M Sociology Course Promotes Racial Division
Course materials from the Texas A&M sociology department promote a series of racially divisive concepts, including “Asian hate,” "Algorithmic bias,” “microaggressions,” and Eurocentrism. Texas Scorecard has obtained presentation slides from two in-class...

DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether the City of Austin is violating federal law by engaging in discriminatory employment practices tied to its diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda. In a notice sent Thursday to Mayor Kirk Watson,...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Illegal Aliens Receive Discounted Tuition
Legislation to end in-state tuition for illegal aliens has been stalled in the Texas Legislature.

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.

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...

The Leftists Almost Killed America
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sara Gonzales is the host of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered.” She is a political...

Built For Community
A friend of mine likes to say that our strengths are often our weaknesses. The person who is a great orator...