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Whitney ISD Forces Out Educator for Communications With Student
The superintendent said the unnamed employee’s conduct did not meet the district’s professional standards.
Houston ISD Announces Closure of 12 Schools Amid Enrollment Decline
Houston Independent School District officials announced plans to close 12 campuses beginning in the...
Paxton Sues Dallas Officials for Defying Voter’s Police Funding Mandate
Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Dallas officials, accusing them of defying a voter‑approved mandate to...
Texas State University System Curriculum Review Remains Ongoing
BEAUMONT—A review of university general education requirements continues as regents of the Texas State University System held their quarterly meeting at Lamar University. General education requirements are a set of coursework that all students must complete regardless...
Coach Caught in Snapchat Sex Solicitation Sting Set for Sentencing
A South Texas high school coach caught in a sex solicitation sting is scheduled to be sentenced next month to a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison. Kenneth Wayne Mulkey, 44, was charged last February with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after...
Paxton Intervenes To Void Texas Medical Board Reprimand of Dr. Bowden
Rather than defend the Texas Medical Board, Paxton’s office is intervening in support of Bowden.
Weatherford ISD Coach Ousted Over ‘Kinky’ Social Media Posts
Former students said Hall Middle School girls’ coach Lance Rankin has been reported many times over the years for inappropriate behavior.
Lawmakers Respond to Hood County Data Center Controversy
State Reps. Shelby Slawson and David Cook are countering State Rep. Jared Patterson and State Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s interpretation of the law.
Van Zandt County Halts ‘Green’ Energy Projects Over China Concerns
The temporary moratorium is intended to allow for completion of an investigation into various Chinese companies that manufacture parts for wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
U.S. Rep. Jackson Files Federal Legislation To Fight Screwworm
Although the flesh-eating pest has not been detected in the U.S., federal and state officials continue to take preventive actions.
Sivadge: SB 14 Was Just the Beginning—Accountability Is Next
Will detransitioners have meaningful access to justice in our state?
Former Kress Official Charged With Stealing City Funds
Heidi Tiffin was indicted on a charge of theft by a public servant that allegedly occurred during her tenure as Kress city secretary.
Chip Roy, Don Huffines, Sid Miller Lead GOP Primary Field in New Poll
Polling also shows Ken Paxton leading the U.S. Senate race and Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright heading to a runoff.
Whitney ISD Forces Out Educator for Communications With Student
The superintendent said the unnamed employee’s conduct did not meet the district’s professional standards.
Houston ISD Announces Closure of 12 Schools Amid Enrollment Decline
Houston Independent School District officials announced plans to close 12 campuses beginning in the...
Paxton Sues Dallas Officials for Defying Voter’s Police Funding Mandate
Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Dallas officials, accusing them of defying a voter‑approved mandate to...
Texas State University System Curriculum Review Remains Ongoing
BEAUMONT—A review of university general education requirements continues as regents of the Texas State University System held their quarterly meeting at Lamar University. General education requirements are a set of coursework that all students must complete regardless...
Coach Caught in Snapchat Sex Solicitation Sting Set for Sentencing
A South Texas high school coach caught in a sex solicitation sting is scheduled to be sentenced next month to a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison. Kenneth Wayne Mulkey, 44, was charged last February with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Paxton Defends Dr. Bowden
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sided with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden in her legal battle against the Texas Medical Board.
How To Vote More Than Once Legally
Today, I breakdown tried and true tactics to massively replicate your vote this primary.
Early Voting Begins Soon…TIME TO PAY ATTENTION!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the...
Make Good Trouble
We must bring the right kind of trouble to the ruling elite.
2.13.2026: Defending Mary Talley Bowden
Paxton Seeks To Void Texas Medical Board Reprimand of Crusading Doctor… County Halts ‘Green’ Energy Projects...
2/12/26 Supporting Dr. Mary Talley Bowden
-Paxton Intervenes To Void Texas Medical Board Reprimand of Dr. Bowden -U.S. Rep. Jackson Files Federal...
Article V Convention Of States, Because Government Won’t Fix Itself
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mark Meckler is the President of Convention of States Foundation &...
A Texas School Spent MILLIONS of Dollars Without Approval?!
Texas school districts are spending hundreds of millions without board approval, did the state make it...
2.12.2026: Cornyn Trails Paxton
New Poll: Chip Roy, Don Huffines, Sid Miller Lead GOP Primary Field… House Hearing Highlights...