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3/28/25 House Members Didn’t Show Up Today
- Quorum Collapse: Most Texas House Members Skip Work - Superintendent Salaries Continue to Climb as Schools...
Red Oak ISD Teacher Says He Experiences ‘Gender Euphoria’ Around Students
Zachary Sandri, who now goes by “Rosalynn,” began a video posted on social media by describing himself as a “transgender goddess.”
Exclusive: Inside Texas A&M’s ‘Draggieland’
After the Texas A&M University regents banned on-campus drag shows, a federal judge temporarily blocked the ban—allowing “Draggieland” to proceed as planned.
State Investigating Muslim Compound for Fair Housing Violations
The probe is just the latest investigation announced against the East Plano Islamic Center this week.
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Man With ICE Detainer Accused of Practicing Dentistry Without a License in Houston
A Guatemalan national with an ICE detainer faces charges of practicing dentistry without a license and aggravated assault. Cesar Augusto Perez Mejia, also known as Willie Hernandez, is accused of breaking a woman’s teeth and jaw with pliers in his apartment. According...
Houston Bar Shooting Suspect Arrested, ICE Detainer Issued
A mass shooting at a Houston sports bar led to the arrest of Jose Miguel Briceno, a Venezuelan national now facing charges of aggravated assault. Briceno was arrested and issued a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer following a mass shooting early Sunday...
Islamic Center Under Securities Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny
The investigations are mounting for a controversial Islamic center in North Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas State Securities Board has launched an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its affiliated entities for potential...
Texas Senate Passes Ban on Red Flag Gun Laws
Drawing a clear line in the sand on gun rights, the Texas Senate has passed a bill that would make it illegal for state or local officials to enforce federal red flag laws, going so far as to criminalize cooperation with such orders. Senate Bill 1362, dubbed the...
Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Spying on Patients and Legislators
-Updated with Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation -Updated to reflect CEO Mike Sanders’ termination from Superior HealthPlan Lawmakers expressed serious concerns this week after learning that one of the state’s largest Medicaid contractors had hired private...
Conroe School Employee Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
A Crime Stoppers “Featured Felon” arrested in Montgomery County on a charge of sexually abusing a child was found to be employed by a local school district. Michael Alan Perry, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, a...
Trump’s Executive Order Strengthens Election Laws
President Donald Trump's recent executive order overhauling federal elections may help Texas further secure its systems. The order, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, requires documented proof of citizenship to register to vote, mandates...
Kicking Government Out Of Education After Generational Failure
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sheri Few is the founder and president of U.S. Parents Involved in Education (USPIE), a nationwide coalition that seeks to return education to its proper local roots and restore parental authority over their children's education.
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How Is Illegal Immigration Impacting Your Jail?
New numbers show that illegal immigration is overburdening our jail system and making it less reliable and more expensive.