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Spring Man Accused of Secretly Administering Abortion Drug & Causing Miscarriage
A Spring man has been arrested after authorities say he secretly gave abortion-inducing medication to a pregnant woman without her knowledge, resulting in the death of her unborn child.
Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Abusing Boys She Babysat
A former Katy teacher’s aide is accused of sexually abusing two young boys for years while she babysat the...
Congressional Race Shows How Open Primaries Let Democrat Money Shape GOP Ballots
In Texas’ 7th Congressional District, the Republican primary is revealing how open primaries can allow...
Vanguard Settles With Texas in ESG Antitrust Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that his office has reached a settlement with investment giant Vanguard, resolving part of Texas’ multistate lawsuit accusing major asset managers of manipulating the coal market through environmental investment...
State Board of Education Considers Revised Social Studies Guidelines
Members of the public shared both praise and criticism with the State Board of Education during a special meeting on Wednesday discussing new social studies standards for Texas students. The board reviewed Work Group A's proposed social studies guidelines, which focus...
Resident Appeals Abilene ISD’s Decision To Keep Sexually Explicit Books
Tammy Fogle is asking the Texas education commissioner to order the removal of the books.
Hayworth: My Dad Is Ken Paxton—And I’m Setting the Record Straight
Anyone who has spent real time with my dad knows that the attacks bear no resemblance to the man they claim to describe.
New UT Poll Shows Tight AG Race, Close Senate Contest
Chip Roy and Mayes Middleton are tied within the margin of error in the attorney general race.
TEA Investigating Barbers Hill School District
Investigation comes after a nonprofit tied to the school district sued a state lawmaker for allegations about the operations of both entities.
Plano Pulls DART Withdrawal Vote From May Ballot
Voters in Plano and Farmers Branch will no longer be allowed to decide if their cities should keep paying for the transit service.
UT-San Antonio To Consolidate Race and Gender Studies Department
The move follows a similar decision from the UT system’s flagship campus in Austin.
South Texas Teacher Who Recorded Kids in School Bathroom Gets 30 Years
Leif Varnam, a former substitute teacher in Port Isabel ISD, pleaded guilty to 21 child sexual abuse material offenses.
Hood County Rejects Data Center Moratorium, Pressures DA on Appraisal District Audit
Citizens expressed anger after three members of the commissioners court voted against a moratorium for a second time.
Spring Man Accused of Secretly Administering Abortion Drug & Causing Miscarriage
A Spring man has been arrested after authorities say he secretly gave abortion-inducing medication to a pregnant woman without her knowledge, resulting in the death of her unborn child.
Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Abusing Boys She Babysat
A former Katy teacher’s aide is accused of sexually abusing two young boys for years while she babysat the...
Decision Texas, Federal, Houston
Congressional Race Shows How Open Primaries Let Democrat Money Shape GOP Ballots
In Texas’ 7th Congressional District, the Republican primary is revealing how open primaries can allow...
Vanguard Settles With Texas in ESG Antitrust Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that his office has reached a settlement with investment giant Vanguard, resolving part of Texas’ multistate lawsuit accusing major asset managers of manipulating the coal market through environmental investment...
State Board of Education Considers Revised Social Studies Guidelines
Members of the public shared both praise and criticism with the State Board of Education during a special meeting on Wednesday discussing new social studies standards for Texas students. The board reviewed Work Group A's proposed social studies guidelines, which focus...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Meta Drops $1.2 Million Into Texas Primaries
A Meta-backed PAC is spending big in Texas primaries as state lawmakers are expected to revisit regulation of artificial intelligence, data centers, and related infrastructure during the next legislative session.
Fed-Flix, How Your Government Is Sticking Its Nose Into YOUR Entertainment
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mike Howell is the President of the Oversight Project. He has senior...
- New Poll Shows Tight AG Race, Close Senate Contest… - 130,000 Applications For Texas Education Freedom...
Public School Closures Sparking Community Concerns
Seats are emptying and schools are closing but do we know exactly why?
2/25/26 Latest Texas Polls
-New UT Poll Shows Tight AG Race, Close Senate Contest -Hood County Rejects Data Center Moratorium,...
One Week Left
Several new things have come to light in the final weeks of a very important primary. What can you do in the...
Fed-Flix, How Your Government Is Sticking Its Nose Into YOUR Entertainment
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mike Howell is the President of the Oversight Project. He has senior...
2.25.2025: Texas Tech’s Green Energy Master’s.
- Paxton Sues Abortion Pill Group Shipping Illegal Drugs Into Texas… - Meta-Backed PAC Pumps Over $1.2...
2/24/26 Big Tech’s Big Election Spending
-Meta-Backed PAC Pumps Over $1.2 Million Into Texas Republican Primaries -Casino-Backed PAC Dumps Millions...