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Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.
Hood County Judge Accused of Election Interference
Mitchell Bend resident Cheryl Shadden has accused Hood County Judge Ron Massingill of interfering in her...
Texas Unveils Rules for First Statewide School Choice Program
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the publication of proposed rules to implement the state’s new...
Hays CISD Officials Approve Tax Rate Election
Voters in the Hayes Consolidated Independent School District are being asked to approve a property tax hike during the 2025 General Election. District officials say it is needed to offset deficits resulting from operational and maintenance costs. Hays CISD board...
South Texas Judge Suspended After Indictment for Cattle Theft
This article has been updated since publication to correct the name of Jerry Miller's counsel, which is Marsha Perez. Sylvia Borunda Firth did not represent Judge Miller and did not provide any information regarding the proceeding before the Commission. Kenedy County...
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
Shelby Lashombe was reported for misconduct while at West ISD before joining Valley Mills ISD, but her victims reportedly were not students where she taught.
Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims
Several Texas lawmakers echoed the Texas Tech regent chair.
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.
Whitesboro Again Aims for Huge Property Tax Increase
The city’s proposed tax rate would increase average homeowners’ property tax bills by 61 percent.
Open or Closed? The Future of Texas Primary Elections
The Republican Party of Texas is challenging Texas’ open primary system.
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
Texas GOP Ballot Will Ask Voters About Property Taxes, Immigration, and Sharia Law
While the outcomes don’t create law or amend the state constitution, they do send a clear signal to lawmakers about what the Republican base expects from its elected officials.
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.
Hood County Judge Accused of Election Interference
Mitchell Bend resident Cheryl Shadden has accused Hood County Judge Ron Massingill of interfering in her...
Texas Unveils Rules for First Statewide School Choice Program
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the publication of proposed rules to implement the state’s new...
Hays CISD Officials Approve Tax Rate Election
Voters in the Hayes Consolidated Independent School District are being asked to approve a property tax hike during the 2025 General Election. District officials say it is needed to offset deficits resulting from operational and maintenance costs. Hays CISD board...
South Texas Judge Suspended After Indictment for Cattle Theft
This article has been updated since publication to correct the name of Jerry Miller's counsel, which is Marsha Perez. Sylvia Borunda Firth did not represent Judge Miller and did not provide any information regarding the proceeding before the Commission. Kenedy County...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
The Raid on Colony Ridge
Federal and state authorities have arrested more than 100 illegal aliens in the controversial Colony Ridge development north of Houston.
6.3.2025: Same-sex weddings.
Texas Supreme Court To Decide if State Judges Have Freedom of Religion… Legislature Adjourns—Now the...
6/2/25 The Legislature Leaves Austin
- Legislature Adjourns—Now the Governor Has the Last Word - Parental Rights Bill Banning DEI, Social...
The Show Behind The Show, Captain Kirk Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: GOP timidity or duplicity has finally pushed Chris over the edge. In his...
6.2.2025: Record-busting spending.
SCOTX Clears Path for A.G. To Investigate Illegal Alien Shelter… Texas Legislature Approves Record-High...
John Cornyn: America First Senator or MAGA Fraud?!
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who...
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...