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New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
Now-imprisoned Perryton coach Cole Underwood earned the nickname “Perv” while coaching at Amarillo ISD.
Houston ISD Boasts Major Academic Gains Ahead of TEA Report
Houston Independent School District’s preliminary accountability ratings show a sweeping academic...
Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting
The redistricting standoff in Texas deepened Wednesday as most Senate Democrats skipped the day’s...
Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
Texas has become a hotspot for tech companies, attracting business from data companies that need larger campuses to meet national demand. In the midst of a water crisis, data centers create additional demand for this vital resource. According to the Texas Commission...
Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
With taxpayer-funded lobbying on the agenda for the current special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the issue has also become a point of debate in the ongoing race for Texas Comptroller. Kelly Hancock, a former state senator now serving as acting comptroller, has...
Texas Education Agency Releases School Accountability Ratings for 2025 & 2024
Legal challenges had halted the release of last year’s ratings.
Gov. Abbott Signs Anti-Squatting Legislation
Gov. Abbott said the new laws will provide homeowners “an efficient means of evicting squatters from their property.”
Prosecutors: Fort Bend County Judge Used Campaign Funds for Personal Bills
Prosecutors say Fort Bend County Judge KP George raided his campaign account for property taxes, a house down payment, and other personal costs—and then lied about it on official reports.
Federal Court Ends Biden-Era Endangered Species Ruling on Lesser Prairie-Chicken
The ruling marks another step toward ending the weaponization of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Special Session Ending, and Starting, Today
As a second special session begins, the Texas Senate is expected to quickly pass all the measures—again—within the first several days.
Impossible Foods Targets Small Texas Business in Lawsuit
The “meat-substitute” company has a history of litigating small businesses into submission.
Report: China Made Up 8% of Foreign Buyers in Texas Real Estate Market In 2024
A new state law prohibiting citizens of hostile foreign governments from purchasing Texas land will soon take effect.
Houston Halts Payout to Firm Tied to Public Works Corruption
While local officials are working to ensure the firm does not receive payment, city departments are reviewing the work orders to pay subcontractors for their work.
New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
Now-imprisoned Perryton coach Cole Underwood earned the nickname “Perv” while coaching at Amarillo ISD.
Houston ISD Boasts Major Academic Gains Ahead of TEA Report
Houston Independent School District’s preliminary accountability ratings show a sweeping academic...
Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting
The redistricting standoff in Texas deepened Wednesday as most Senate Democrats skipped the day’s...
Texas Data Centers Thirst for Water, Challenging State Infrastructure
Texas has become a hotspot for tech companies, attracting business from data companies that need larger campuses to meet national demand. In the midst of a water crisis, data centers create additional demand for this vital resource. According to the Texas Commission...
Where the Comptroller Candidates Stand on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
With taxpayer-funded lobbying on the agenda for the current special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the issue has also become a point of debate in the ongoing race for Texas Comptroller. Kelly Hancock, a former state senator now serving as acting comptroller, has...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Pays for Pro-Islam Programming
Texas taxpayers are on the hook for subsidizing a pro-Palestine Netflix series.
6/11/25 Texas Prepares for Leftist Riots
-Abbott to Deploy Texas National Guard Amid Nationwide Protests, Riots -President Trump Vows To Restore Fort...
AG Ken Paxton Weighs In On His Left-wing Primary Opponent
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton.
6.11.2025: Cavazos back to Hood.
Trump to Re-rename Central Texas Army Installation… Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend...
6/10/25 Big Wins for Gun Rights in Texas
-New Laws Protecting Citizens’ Gun Rights Set To Take Effect This Year -After Judges Drop Asylum Cases, ICE...
8/5/25 Day 2 and Democrats Are Still Gone
-Paxton Threatens Court Action To Vacate Seats of Fleeing Democrats as House Still Lacks Quorum -Texas...
ARRESTS Incoming?! Texas Governor HUNTS DOWN Runaway Democrats
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is taking aim at House Democrats who fled the state to block legislation. With...
Obama’s Actions Demand JUSTICE
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joe DiGenova is a former United States attorney for Washington, D.C., and...
8.5.2025: Warrants issued for Democrats.
Gov. Abbott Orders Arrest of Fleeing Democrats… Texas Senate Moves Women’s Privacy Act Closer to Floor Vote…...