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Hays County Middle School Teacher Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Porn Possession
Kevin McLean taught at Dripping Springs Middle School.

Melissa ISD Bond Election Offers 1.6B Examples of Why Voting Matters
In a town of approximately 23,000, only about 10 percent of residents—nearly 2,300—actually cast votes.

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The Show Behind The Show, Crazy Time In Life Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean gets a new computer, but everything isn't going to plan. Chris had a...

5.5.2025: Gulf of America!
Legislation Targeting Explicit Library Materials in Schools Clears House and Senate… Waco ISD Teachers...
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Robinson ISD Teacher’s Aide Fired, Arrested for Sexting Student
A teacher's aide in Robinson Independent School District was fired and jailed for sexting an 18-year-old male student. Christopher Roman Gonzales, 42, was arrested Wednesday by the Robinson Police Department and booked into the McLennan County Jail. Gonzales was...
Gov. Abbott Directs State Agencies To Reject ‘Woke’ Gender Ideologies
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a directive to state agency heads, instructing them to adhere to state and federal law including President Donald Trump's recent executive order, in rejecting what he terms “radical sexual orientation and gender identity ideologies.” In his...
Texas House Lawmaker Seeks To Impose Civil Penalties for Socially Transitioning Minors
New legislation filed in the Texas House aims to protect minors from social transitioning. State Rep. Steve Toth (R-Conroe) filed House Bill 2258, also known as the Vulnerable Youth Protection Act, which imposes a “private civil liability on anyone who causes or...
Trump to Cancel Student Visas of Pro-Hamas Protesters
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order promising that the federal government will prosecute antisemitic crimes and deport students who participated in “pro-jihadist” protests. The executive order, signed on Wednesday, gave the head of every executive...
Texas Republicans May Redraw Congressional Maps Thanks to Redistricting Win
Thanks to a huge win in a local redistricting case, Texas Republicans could redraw congressional voting districts this year—a move that could help the GOP maintain a majority in the U.S. House in 2026. “This is an extremely important story that no one is talking about...
Texas Tech Class Encourages Critical Race Theory in Human Resources Departments
A class offered at Texas Tech University last fall encouraged students pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources development to embrace critical race theory. The course “Diversity and Cultural Competence in the Workplace” is an online class for the University...
Killeen ISD Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
Police are investigating a middle school teacher in Killeen Independent School District following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a student. The teacher has since resigned. Parents received a safety message Monday from Eastern Hills Middle School...
Houston Mayor Says Police Focus on Local Issues, Not ICE Deportations.
Mayor John Whitmire has said that Houston police are not helping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with operations in Houston. Whitmire revealed at Tuesday's City Council meeting that ICE arrests reported over the weekend targeted violent illegal alien...
RECAP The Trump Inauguration
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dave Brat was one of the first establishment killers, unseating ineffective Republican, Eric Cantor…He is a Former congressman from Virginia seventh district. He is senior vice president of business relations at Liberty University.