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Texas Files Direct Appeal to US Supreme Court in Redistricting Case
The Court previously issued a stay that allowed the new congressional map to be used in the 2026 elections, pending this direct appeal.
Whitesboro Walks Back Claim AG’s Tax-Violation Notice Was Fake
Whitesboro city officials have walked back a claim that a property tax rate violation notice emailed last...
Tyler ISD Teachers Aide Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor
UPDATED January 17. An elementary school teacher’s aide in Tyler Independent School District was jailed...
Republican Candidates for Attorney General Rake in Campaign Cash
With current Attorney General Ken Paxton running for U.S. Senate, the Republican primary race to fill his position is heating up. State Sen. Mayes Middleton, former Department of Justice official Aaron Reitz, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, and State Sen. Joan Huffman are running...
Sheets Opens Fundraising Lead Over Miller in Texas Ag Commissioner Race
New campaign finance filings show Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is lagging behind challenger Nate Sheets in fundraising as the two Republicans head toward a primary showdown in March. The agriculture commissioner is among Texas’ statewide offices, overseeing the...
GOP Comptroller Field Report Millions in Campaign Accounts Ahead of Primary
The Republican field includes former state Sen. Don Huffines, Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, and former state Sen. Kelly Hancock.
Edinburg CISD Employee Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Carlos Garcia worked as an attendance clerk at Memorial Middle School.
Abbott’s $105 Million Campaign War Chest Towers Over 2026 Field
No candidate has come close to matching the three-term governor’s fundraising totals.
Grand Prairie ISD Teacher Accused of Grooming Student
Kelvin Leiva taught English Language Arts at Arnold Middle School.
Seguin ISD Threatens Legal Fight Over Resident’s Challenges to Explicit Materials
The superintendent allegedly told the resident he would “fight” her with taxpayer-funded attorneys.
Waco Teachers on Leave Amid Allegations of Misconduct
The district is investigating two theater teachers for “serious professional misconduct.”
Another Admin Out Amid Celina ISD Sexual Misconduct Scandal
The beleaguered North Texas school district was also hit with two more lawsuits this month, bringing the total to seven.
Channelview ISD Band Director Out Over Alleged Misconduct
Michael Lehew taught music at Alice Johnson Junior High School.
Texas Files Direct Appeal to US Supreme Court in Redistricting Case
The Court previously issued a stay that allowed the new congressional map to be used in the 2026 elections, pending this direct appeal.
Whitesboro Walks Back Claim AG’s Tax-Violation Notice Was Fake
Whitesboro city officials have walked back a claim that a property tax rate violation notice emailed last...
Tyler ISD Teachers Aide Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor
UPDATED January 17. An elementary school teacher’s aide in Tyler Independent School District was jailed...
Republican Candidates for Attorney General Rake in Campaign Cash
With current Attorney General Ken Paxton running for U.S. Senate, the Republican primary race to fill his position is heating up. State Sen. Mayes Middleton, former Department of Justice official Aaron Reitz, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, and State Sen. Joan Huffman are running...
Sheets Opens Fundraising Lead Over Miller in Texas Ag Commissioner Race
New campaign finance filings show Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is lagging behind challenger Nate Sheets in fundraising as the two Republicans head toward a primary showdown in March. The agriculture commissioner is among Texas’ statewide offices, overseeing the...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Attack on ICE
A suspected illegal alien in San Antonio rammed ICE vehicles with his car—part of what officials warn is a growing, dangerous pattern of attacks on law enforcement that also puts the public in harm’s way.
Real Texans: Sheila Franklin
On Sunday's edition of Real Texans, Brandon Waltens visits with Conservative Leader Award recipient Sheila...
1/16/26 Massive Fundraising Numbers
- Abbott’s $105 Million Campaign War Chest Towers Over 2026 Field - Texas Files Direct Appeal to US Supreme...
Democrats Only Make Sense If One Abandons Reality
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Travis Morgan covers legal issues for the Texas scorecard.
1.16.2026: Blocking EPIC
Collin County Rejects Plans for Controversial Islamic Development… Austin Police Department to Increase...
Identity Check
Identity politics has driven Democrats into the nastiest recesses of their leftwing ideology. It would...
1/15/26 Islamic Enclave REJECTED
-Collin County Rejects Plan for Controversial Islamic Development -GOP House Candidate Amy Fennell Drops Out...
Shouldn’t We Stop Letting Politicians Fund Fraud With Our Money?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mike Howell is the President of the Oversight Project. He has senior...
1.15.2026: Impeding ICE
Illegal Alien Rammed ICE Vehicles in San Antonio… Illegals Cost Texas Hospitals More Than $1 Billion in...