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Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination
Brian Harrison shared audio he says is of TAMU president Mark Welsh defending teaching transgenderism.

Three Years Later: Still No Accountability for Prosper ISD Sex Abuse Scandal
August 25 marks another somber anniversary in Prosper Independent School District. This was the day three...

Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases
The Texas House has passed a measure that tightens the limits on how much local governments can raise...

House Republicans Reject Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers
A Republican plan to punish Democrat lawmakers who broke quorum earlier this month fractured the House GOP caucus on Monday, with members rejecting the most aggressive measure while advancing two others. Meeting behind closed doors, the caucus considered three...

Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General
The race to become Texas’ next Attorney General has taken a sharp turn with two major endorsements shaking up the Republican field. Following his announcement last week, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has secured the backing of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, his former boss and longtime...

Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.

School Nurses Refuse To Give Children Band-Aids, Claim ‘Confusion’ Over New Law
Both of the legislation’s authors expressed concern with how school districts may be misapplying it.

Attorney Blames Bowie ISD’s ‘Bogus’ Charge for School Board Candidate’s Suicide
Bowie police chief Guy Green also serves on the Bowie ISD school board that voted to charge a trustee candidate with a felony.

Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.

Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.

After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
A step-by-step guide to the case’s developments.

Gov. Abbott Directs DPS To Enforce English Fluency Requirements for Truckers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April mandating English proficiency for commercial driver’s license holders.

Farmersville Considers Lower Tax Rate, Budget Cuts
City council members will adopt a final property tax rate and budget on September 15.

Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination
Brian Harrison shared audio he says is of TAMU president Mark Welsh defending teaching transgenderism.

Three Years Later: Still No Accountability for Prosper ISD Sex Abuse Scandal
August 25 marks another somber anniversary in Prosper Independent School District. This was the day three...

Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases
The Texas House has passed a measure that tightens the limits on how much local governments can raise...

House Republicans Reject Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers
A Republican plan to punish Democrat lawmakers who broke quorum earlier this month fractured the House GOP caucus on Monday, with members rejecting the most aggressive measure while advancing two others. Meeting behind closed doors, the caucus considered three...

Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General
The race to become Texas’ next Attorney General has taken a sharp turn with two major endorsements shaking up the Republican field. Following his announcement last week, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has secured the backing of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, his former boss and longtime...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Investigates Islamic Center
State agencies are investigating potential illegal activity tied to the East Plano Islamic Center.

The Show Behind The Show, Father’s Day Riots Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss Democrats and the CCP offering Father's Day riots, and...

6.16.2025: Protests, borders, and squatters.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Border Spending… Anti-Trump Protests Kick Off...

Real Texans: Matthew Marsden
In this week’s edition, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Matthew Marsden, a Brit who chose to become a...

6/13/25 Cities Prepare for Leftist Protests
-City Officials Across Texas Promise Order on Saturday Ahead of Nationwide Protests -AG Paxton Files Suit...

Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Forced To Fund D.I.E. Cultural Marxism
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Quintero leads the Think Local Liberty project at the Texas Public...

8.26.2025: GOP rejects punishment for DEMs
Republican Caucus Rejects Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers… Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in GOP Primary...

8/25/25 Will Democrats Be Punished?
- House Republicans Split on Punishing Democrat Quorum Breakers - Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional...

The Show Behind The Show, Farm To Table Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about the virtues of home gardens and the deficit of good...