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UNT System Regents Approve Faculty Leave for ‘Algorithmic Equity’ Venture
Project aims to “Develop an AI-driven equity framework.”
Mayor Among Dozens Charged in Hitchcock Game Room Raids
Galveston County law enforcement officials say a sweeping crackdown on illegal gambling operations in...
Wells ISD Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sex Crimes
An East Texas teacher was sentenced to at least 20 years in prison after admitting to child sexual abuse...
Bookkeeper Alleges Nonprofit Power Grab After Founder’s ‘Meme’ Arrest
On November 5, 2025, Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds arrested Kolton Krottinger for posting a political meme, sparking public outcry about freedom of speech. Those charges were later dropped, but following the arrest, Krottinger’s non-profit, which controls land near...
Report Reveals Alleged Explicit Messages Between Rep. Tony Gonzales and Staffer
New reporting released this week is adding to allegations surrounding U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, including screenshots of text messages that purportedly show the congressman making explicit sexual requests to a former aide. Last week, it was reported that a former...
Former Venus ISD Educator Faces Child Sex Abuse Material Charge
Andrew Centeno was booked into the Johnson County Jail with bond set at $500,000.
Fort Worth Police Arrest Private School Pastor’s Predatory Son
The Haslet pastor has since stepped down from his role in the church.
Attorney General Investigating Rep. Stan Kitzman Over Drainage District Role
The Texas constitution generally prevents lawmakers from holding other paid public offices.
Texas Sues New York Retailer for Selling Children Chest Binders
The New York-based company sells chest binders to young girls across the country, calling them “inclusive undergarments.”
Republican AG Candidates Pressed on Closing Texas GOP Primaries
Candidates Middleton and Reitz differentiate themselves in the field of four.
Harris County Water District Vendor Now a Candidate for Its Board
Filling the open seat is on the board’s agenda for February 23.
Trustees in Scandal-Plagued Schools Withdraw From May Election
School board incumbents in Celina and Prosper filed for re-election but later withdrew.
Paxton Sues Shein for Poisoning Consumers, Exposing Texans’ Data to the CCP
Shein is the fifth China-connected company that Texas has sued this week.
UNT System Regents Approve Faculty Leave for ‘Algorithmic Equity’ Venture
Project aims to “Develop an AI-driven equity framework.”
Mayor Among Dozens Charged in Hitchcock Game Room Raids
Galveston County law enforcement officials say a sweeping crackdown on illegal gambling operations in...
Wells ISD Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sex Crimes
An East Texas teacher was sentenced to at least 20 years in prison after admitting to child sexual abuse...
Bookkeeper Alleges Nonprofit Power Grab After Founder’s ‘Meme’ Arrest
On November 5, 2025, Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds arrested Kolton Krottinger for posting a political meme, sparking public outcry about freedom of speech. Those charges were later dropped, but following the arrest, Krottinger’s non-profit, which controls land near...
Report Reveals Alleged Explicit Messages Between Rep. Tony Gonzales and Staffer
New reporting released this week is adding to allegations surrounding U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, including screenshots of text messages that purportedly show the congressman making explicit sexual requests to a former aide. Last week, it was reported that a former...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Mistrial in Tren De Aragua Murder Case
Dallas Judge Ernest White has declared a mistrial in the county’s first capital murder case linked to the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua.
The Show Behind The Show, If It Honks Like Goose Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The boys talk about an epic troll from the White House aimed at disgraced...
The National Importance of the TEXAS AG
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Daniel Greer is the CEO of Texas Scorecard.
2.23.2026: Shein’s Poison and Your Data.
- Paxton Sues Shein for Poisoning Consumers, Exposing Texans’ Data to the CCP… - GOP A.G. Candidates Pressed...
Real Texans: Aileen Blachowski
In this week’s Real Texans, Erin Anderson sits down with Conservative Leader Award winner Aileen Blachowski...
2/20/26 Texas is Suing Shein
- Paxton Sues Shein for Poisoning Consumers, Exposing Texans’ Data to the CCP - Dallas Judge Declares...
The FIGHT For Medical Freedom Continues
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Robert Malone, is a bioethicist who is an internationally recognized...
Little Concern For (Certain) Critics
I have a simple rule: Don’t worry about criticism from people whose counsel I never seek. That might seem...
2.20.2026: Parents Want ‘Hijab Day’ Answers
- Paxton Sues Major Chinese Firms Over Deception and Spying… - School District Completes 'Hijab Day'...