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Paxton Files Brief in Support of Child Protection Law With US Supreme Court
The law requires porn sites to verify users ages.
Texas Sues Federal Government for ‘Unlawful’ Cryptocurrency Regulations
Attorney General Paxton joined 17 other states in submitting the complaint.
Brooke Rollins, Scott Turner Among Texans Joining Trump’s Team
These nominations join a growing list of Texans selected for influential roles.
Paxton Passed Over for US AG Slot After Gaetz Withdrawal
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida AG Pam Bondi to the position.
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Analysis: Sen. Cruz and Campbell Take On Big College Sports
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called a CBS news article “nonsense” before requesting that President Donald Trump form a college sports commission “as soon as possible.” A May 22 article by the beleaguered CBS criticized a proposed effort to reform college sports led...
Comal ISD Dance Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
A Comal Independent School District teacher was allowed to resign following allegations of misconduct with a former student. Sarah Grudle was a dance coach at Canyon Lake High School for nearly seven years, starting in 2018. The alleged misconduct occurred during the...
Frio County Vote Harvesting Ring Suspects Doubled, More Officials Included
Six Frio County officials and campaign workers were indicted on felony vote harvesting and evidence tampering charges after a year-long investigation into paid ballot collection targeting elderly voters. “Good afternoon. This is what I’ll be charging for the election:...
Sources: Kelly Hancock Angling for Appointment as Comptroller
With Comptroller Glenn Hegar set to take over as chancellor of Texas A&M University later this summer, Gov. Greg Abbott is now tasked with appointing his replacement—someone who will serve out the remainder of Hegar’s term through January 2027. Among the names...
Charter School Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Student
A now-former Central Texas charter school educator has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a residential facility for troubled teens. David Paul Jones, 58, was arrested Thursday and charged with sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony...
Reckoning For The Press Pushing The BIG Lie
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris Putnam is a recovering conservative candidate, successful businessman and a fearless, conservative reformer. He is the CEO of the Dallas Express Newspaper.
5.27.2025: House moves film subsidy.
‘Jocelyn’s Law’ Stalled in Texas House as Democrats Withhold Support… House Greenlights $1.5 Billion in Film Subsidies… Entities at UT-Austin Promote Abortion… Texas Faces Educator Sexual Misconduct ‘Crisis’…
Texas House Approves Legislation to Protect Students From Sexual Content
Texas House lawmakers approved legislation aimed at strengthening a law passed last session that was meant to keep adult content out of kids’ school libraries. Senate Bill 13 by State Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney) has been called “a vital fix” to the READER Act,...
Texas Lottery Scandal Widens: Ticket Reseller Executives Enter Pleas in Fraud Case
A long-running federal investigation into a Texas-based lottery ticket reseller has resulted in two guilty pleas by former executives. The pleas follow the February indictment of a Russian businessman. Ryan Dickinson and Matthew Clemenson have pleaded guilty to their...