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ICE Houston Arrests 277 Criminal Illegal Aliens in Two Weeks, Including Murderers and Child Predators
Among those arrested were 17 convicted child sex offenders, six murderers, and a Salvadoran MS-13 member sentenced to 228 years in her home country before the Biden administration released her into the United States in 2024.
Substitute Teacher Jailed for Improper Social Media Messages to Llano ISD Students
A substitute teacher who worked in the Llano Independent School District was jailed in Bell County on felony...
Higher Ed Coordinating Board Approves Controversial Social Work Doctorate at UT-Arlington
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has now formally approved a new Doctor of Social Work program...
New Mexico Annexation, ‘Death Star 2.0′ on Agenda for New House Oversight Committee
Texas House lawmakers are eyeing a broader crackdown on local governments, taxpayer-funded nonprofits, and outside influence on public officials, as a new oversight committee begins its work ahead of the next legislative session. The panel’s wide-ranging agenda...
West Texas Educator Under Investigation for Alleged Misconduct
A West Texas educator is on leave while authorities investigate allegations of misconduct involving a student. Andrews Independent School District notified the community on April 21 that an unnamed employee had been placed on administrative leave after the district...
Reprimanded Sherman ISD Teacher Resigns Amid Community Concerns
Sherman Middle School teacher Brad Strickland previously resigned from Tioga ISD over misconduct allegations.
Magnolia ISD Voters Again Asked to Approve New Debt
Voters rejected three bond propositions on the November 2025 ballot.
Houston Walks Back ICE Ordinance, Votes To Amend Policy Under State Pressure
The revised policy took effect immediately.
Texas Lottery Watchdogs Say There’s No Accountability to Show on Third Anniversary of Rigged Jackpot
Ongoing revelations and loose ends cast Texas law enforcement inaction in a bad light.
Texas Education Agency Finds Complaints of Antisemitism in Plano ISD ‘Unsubstantiated’
The attorney general’s office is also investigating.
Families Fleeing Big School Districts Drive School Choice Demand
More than 42,000 students received initial awards, with thousands of applications coming from Houston, Dallas, and other major districts.
Leading School Construction Companies Back Proposed Ponder ISD Debt Package
The bonds will appear on the May 2 ballot.
East Texas Educator Accused of Misconduct With Former Student
The unnamed Anderson-Shiro CISD employee no longer works for the district.
ICE Houston Arrests 277 Criminal Illegal Aliens in Two Weeks, Including Murderers and Child Predators
Among those arrested were 17 convicted child sex offenders, six murderers, and a Salvadoran MS-13 member sentenced to 228 years in her home country before the Biden administration released her into the United States in 2024.
Substitute Teacher Jailed for Improper Social Media Messages to Llano ISD Students
A substitute teacher who worked in the Llano Independent School District was jailed in Bell County on felony...
Higher Ed Coordinating Board Approves Controversial Social Work Doctorate at UT-Arlington
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has now formally approved a new Doctor of Social Work program...
New Mexico Annexation, ‘Death Star 2.0′ on Agenda for New House Oversight Committee
Texas House lawmakers are eyeing a broader crackdown on local governments, taxpayer-funded nonprofits, and outside influence on public officials, as a new oversight committee begins its work ahead of the next legislative session. The panel’s wide-ranging agenda...
West Texas Educator Under Investigation for Alleged Misconduct
A West Texas educator is on leave while authorities investigate allegations of misconduct involving a student. Andrews Independent School District notified the community on April 21 that an unnamed employee had been placed on administrative leave after the district...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
4.24.2026: 277 Illegal Aliens
(00:40) New House Committee Gets Broad Agenda… (01:56) Parents’ Pressure Pushes Disgraced Educator Out of...
Prayers For Leaders
Let us resolve to be more bold in our prayers for those who need it most.
4/23/26 Could Texas Annex New Mexico?
-New Mexico Annexation, ‘Death Star 2.0' on Agenda for New House Oversight Committee -ICE Houston Arrests...
Reagan-Era Prosecutor Brought In To Expose “Grand Conspiracy”
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Joe DiGenova is a former United States attorney for Washington, D.C. and...
4.23.2026: Houston’s Still Got A Problem
Under Pressure, Houston Council Walks Back ICE Ordinance… On Third Anniversary of Rigged Texas Lottery...
The County Judge Might Have More Power Than You Think
Your county judge can order you to evacuate, override your mayor, commandeer your property, and govern by...
Virginia Democrats One‑Up Texas Republicans
We are at war with the left. They are serious about winning, and we need to take things up a notch.
4/22/26 Houston Walks Back Anti-ICE Policy
-Houston Walks Back ICE Ordinance, Votes to Amend Policy Under State Pressure -Families Fleeing Big School...