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AG Paxton Probes ‘Scheme’ by Nonprofit and PAC To Raise Austin Property Taxes
Proposition Q on Austin’s November ballot would raise property tax bills by 20 percent.
State Begins Takeover of Fort Worth ISD After Poor Performance Ratings
In accordance with state law, the Texas Education Agency is taking control of Fort Worth Independent School...
Victims of Locker Room Recording Scandal Sue Celina ISD for Coverup
UPDATED October 24. In what could prove to be a ground-breaking case, three Moore Middle School families...
Texas Higher Ed Board Officially Bans In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted new rules prohibiting public colleges and universities from providing in-state tuition rates to individuals not lawfully present in the United States. The rule changes, recommended by the Innovation, Data, and...
Death Row Inmate Appeals Sentence, Claims Prosecution Fat-Shamed Her
A Texas woman convicted of one of the most gruesome murders in recent memory is now appealing her death sentence, arguing that prosecutors improperly introduced humiliating and prejudicial evidence against her during her trial. Taylor Rene Parker, 32, was sentenced to...
Alamo Trust CEO Resigns After ‘Misaligned’ Messaging
The Alamo Trust has come under fire in recent weeks for promoting political narratives at odds with the site’s history.
New Law Aims To Protect Texas Wildlife From Wind Projects, Still Awaits Enforcement
Developers must notify the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before constructing structures taller than 575 feet in certain coastal counties.
State Begins Takeover of Fort Worth ISD After Poor Performance Ratings
A board of managers will be appointed by the Texas Education Agency to oversee the district.
Victims of Locker Room Recording Scandal Sue Celina ISD for Coverup
The lawsuit accuses the school district of gross negligence for covering up Coach Caleb Elliott’s criminal predation of young boys.
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.
AG Paxton Probes ‘Scheme’ by Nonprofit and PAC To Raise Austin Property Taxes
Proposition Q on Austin’s November ballot would raise property tax bills by 20 percent.
State Begins Takeover of Fort Worth ISD After Poor Performance Ratings
In accordance with state law, the Texas Education Agency is taking control of Fort Worth Independent School...
Victims of Locker Room Recording Scandal Sue Celina ISD for Coverup
UPDATED October 24. In what could prove to be a ground-breaking case, three Moore Middle School families...
Texas Higher Ed Board Officially Bans In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted new rules prohibiting public colleges and universities from providing in-state tuition rates to individuals not lawfully present in the United States. The rule changes, recommended by the Innovation, Data, and...
Death Row Inmate Appeals Sentence, Claims Prosecution Fat-Shamed Her
A Texas woman convicted of one of the most gruesome murders in recent memory is now appealing her death sentence, arguing that prosecutors improperly introduced humiliating and prejudicial evidence against her during her trial. Taylor Rene Parker, 32, was sentenced to...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Discord Under Investigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has expanded its investigation into the online chat platform Discord following reports that the platform was used by the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Changing Media Landscape
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Matthew Marsden is an actor with over 20 years experience in Hollywood. He...
10.17.2025: Abbott deploys the guard
Abbott Deploys National Guard Ahead of Anti-Trump Protests… Head of Texas Racing Commission Steps Down…...
Constitutionally Pragmatic on Property Taxes
There are 17 proposed constitutional amendments on this November’s ballot; ignore them at your peril.
10/16/25 ANTIFA Protests Headed to Austin
- Abbott Deploys National Guard Ahead of ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests in Austin - Court Orders Immediate...
10.23.2025: Illegals lose in-state tuition
Higher Ed Rule Will (Finally) Ban In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens… UT-Austin Outranks Texas A&M in...
Public-Private Partnerships, Innovation, or Growing Problem?
P3s are popular across the state and are billed as innovative solutions to public projects, but do they...
10/22/25 Deporting Illegal Aliens
- 35 Illegal Aliens Detained Under Paxton’s Federal Immigration Enforcement Partnership - DEI Advocate...
Make My Publisher Happy, Get “The Rise Of The Liberty Loving Latino”
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mathew Klickstein is an American screenwriter, journalist, author, and...