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Texas A&M Selected Pro-DEI Academic as Vice Presidential Finalist
An open position in the Office of Student Affairs is causing consternation in Aggieland.

Federal Government Blocked From Reinstating Obama-Era Overtime Pay Regulation
The U.S. Department of Labor has been blocked from attempting to revive an Obama-era pay policy. The...

Kirk Watson Officially Certified as Winner of Austin Mayoral Race
Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to a full term as Austin’s mayor, according to final results that have...

Houston Housing Authority President Resigns Amid Investigation
David Northern, president of the Houston Housing Authority, has resigned by proxy through his lawyer. The HHA, which serves over 60,000 low-income Houstonians and employs more than 200 staff members, operates with an annual budget of more than $300 million. Since...

Middle School Principal Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
A middle school principal in East Texas has been arrested and charged with possession and promotion of child pornography. Chad Dwight Barrett, a 56-year-old principal at Hardin Junior High School in Liberty, was arrested on November 14 following a police investigation...

Houston Mayor Whitmire’s GOP Outreach Sparks Democrat Party Revolt
Mayors of large cities often forge partnerships across party lines, especially on local issues like public safety, infrastructure, and disaster recovery.

Texas Tech System Names New Chairman of Regents
Fort Worth businessman Cody Campbell seeks to reform the Red Raiders’ future.

Texas House Leadership Yanks Abortion Abolition Bill Hours Before Hearing
The decision drew immediate praise from Planned Parenthood Texas, which claimed credit for the reversal.

Houston City Council Adopts New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
A new ordinance sets registration, safety, and tax requirements for short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO properties.

Texas Lottery Commission Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny and Investigations
The lottery commission suffers another setback as lawmakers weigh ending the program entirely.

Mesquite ISD’s $600 Million Bond Would Cost $1.1 Billion With Interest
School district property taxpayers are already on the hook for $979 million in bond debt principal and interest.

Texas Lawmakers Consider Over-The-Counter Access to Ivermectin
Ivermectin gained widespread attention as a treatment for COVID-19.

Hays CISD Is Asking Residents for Nearly $2 Billion in May Bond Election
School district leaders claim the hefty price tag is aimed at accommodating the 1,000 kids per year they expect to gain over the next decade.

Texas A&M Selected Pro-DEI Academic as Vice Presidential Finalist
An open position in the Office of Student Affairs is causing consternation in Aggieland.

Federal Government Blocked From Reinstating Obama-Era Overtime Pay Regulation
The U.S. Department of Labor has been blocked from attempting to revive an Obama-era pay policy. The...

Kirk Watson Officially Certified as Winner of Austin Mayoral Race
Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to a full term as Austin’s mayor, according to final results that have...

Houston Housing Authority President Resigns Amid Investigation
David Northern, president of the Houston Housing Authority, has resigned by proxy through his lawyer. The HHA, which serves over 60,000 low-income Houstonians and employs more than 200 staff members, operates with an annual budget of more than $300 million. Since...

Middle School Principal Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
A middle school principal in East Texas has been arrested and charged with possession and promotion of child pornography. Chad Dwight Barrett, a 56-year-old principal at Hardin Junior High School in Liberty, was arrested on November 14 following a police investigation...
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12.3.2024: Dade Phelan’s embattled run.
Phelan Ally Defects, Backs Cook for Speaker… Legislation Would Block Universities From Accepting Donations...

12/2/24 Is Dade Phelan Done?
- Another Phelan Ally Defects, Backs Cook for Speaker - Texas Parents Back Plans for Public Education...

The Show Behind The Show, Turkey Day & New Age Parenting Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean share stories of Thanksgiving. The boys also talk about...

The Election, Diddy & Collapsing Media, All Big Stories To End The Year
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ed Henry, host of the Briefing on Newsmax 2.