by Erin Anderson | May. 29, 2025 | Local, Metroplex
UPDATED May 30. A Reserve Officer Training teacher in Prosper Independent School District has been arrested for alleged sexual contact with a student. Michael Christopher Songy, 44, was arrested Wednesday and charged with indecent assault, a Class A misdemeanor...
by Daniel Greer | May. 29, 2025 | Analysis, State
Before she rose in the ranks to become an influential member of Gary Grief’s inner circle at the Texas Lottery, Nelda Trevino was a well-connected administrative assistant with a documented connection to the state’s lottery vendor lobbyist. In her elevated position,...
by Erin Anderson | May. 29, 2025 | Local, South Texas
A now-former Stockdale Independent School District teacher has been indicted on charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with an underage student. Peter Aaron Leach, 34, was teaching at Stockdale High School when he was arrested in February and charged with...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | May. 29, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | May. 29, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C. Ed Martin took office January 20th, taking advantage of the law that allows the president to put his nominee in place immediately for a 120-day term. Martin, who studied at Holy Cross, the Pontifical...
by Texas Tomorrow | May. 29, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Whether you’re involved in your local school district or not, your money is. Be aware of what’s going on.
by Texas Minute | May. 29, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Uncategorized
Patrick Says THC Ban Is a Fight To Save a Generation… Illegal Aliens Tied to Deadly Memorial Day Jet Ski Crash… House Approves Senate Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws… Houston Faces Lawsuit Over Continued Membership in Regional Planning...
by Brandon Waltens | May. 28, 2025 | State
Efforts to pass high-profile bail reform measures collapsed in the Texas House on Wednesday, as lawmakers failed to advance two proposed constitutional amendments before a key legislative deadline—despite reported last-minute pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate...
by The Luke Macias Show | May. 28, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
Today, we have over a dozen policies that have been passed in the last week, along with a crazy story about Ken Paxton being kicked off the House floor.
by Daily Headlines | May. 28, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– Legislation to Bar Funding for Libraries who Host Drag Shows Dies in House – Illegally in U.S. And Released, Now Tied to Deadly Jet Ski Crash – ‘Trey’s Law’ Means Nondisclosures No Longer Protect Sexual Predators
by Brandon Waltens | May. 28, 2025 | State
Cookies. Cereal bites. Lollipops. These were just a few of the THC-laced edibles on display Wednesday as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held what he billed as a “media briefing, along with end-of-session beverages and snacks.” But the “snacks” in question weren’t for...
by Erin Anderson | May. 28, 2025 | State
In a big win for protecting Texas children from sexual predators in public schools, state senators unanimously approved a House measure to eliminate school districts’ “sovereign immunity” from civil liability in sex abuse cases. House Bill 4623 by freshman State Rep....
by Addie Hovland | May. 28, 2025 | State
Legislation to hold manufacturers liable for advertising harmful vaccines passed out of the Senate on Tuesday with a 21-10 vote. House Bill 3441, authored by State Rep. Shelley Luther (R–Sherman), allows manufacturers to be held liable if they advertise their vaccines...
by Luca Cacciatore | May. 28, 2025 | State
Lawmakers in the Texas House have approved a measure to preemptively prohibit the state from adopting most firearm-related red flag laws. Senate Bill 1362, filed by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) in the Senate and carried by State Rep. Cole Hefner (R–Mount...
by Joseph Trimmer | May. 28, 2025 | Houston, Local
Houston is facing a lawsuit from government accountability advocates after city officials renewed membership in the Houston-Galveston Area Council, costing $93,000 in dues, despite a voter-approved city charter amendment requiring otherwise. The lawsuit, filed by Fair...
by Michael Wilson | May. 28, 2025 | Houston, Local
Aldine Independent School District has removed a substitute teacher and referred charges to the district attorney’s office following a student’s claim she was slapped in class at Lewis Middle School. Sixth grader Kheristian Hutchinson, 12, says the incident occurred...
by The Kambree Show | May. 28, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Video
The bail reform proposal is named after 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was brutally murdered in Houston last year.
by Addie Hovland | May. 28, 2025 | State
House lawmakers failed to vote on a bill that would have barred libraries from receiving state funding if they hosted drag shows or drag queen story hours for minors. Senate Bill 18, authored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), was placed near the end of the House...
by Erin Anderson | May. 28, 2025 | East Texas, Local
A former Hardin Independent School District administrator has been indicted on two counts of possessing child pornography. Chad Dwight Barrett, 56, was a principal at Hardin Junior High School when he was arrested last November following an investigation that found he...
