NEWS

State Investigating Muslim Compound for Fair Housing Violations
The probe is just the latest investigation announced against the East Plano Islamic Center this week.

Superintendent Salaries Continue to Climb as Schools Claim They’re Underfunded
Texas taxpayers are footing the bill for increasingly extravagant school administrator pay.

Congressional Subcommittee To Question Prosecutor of Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
The hearing aims to examine the Department of Justice’s prosecution of Dr. Eithan Haim following allegations of wrongdoing at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Texas GOP Officially Opposes Red-Light Camera Ticketing Legislation
The party’s legislative priorities committee red-lighted Republican lawmakers’ efforts to revive red-light ticketing schemes for school buses.

Pearland ISD Teacher’s Aide Accused of Sending Explicit Videos to 14-Year-Old Student
Jerel Griffin allegedly sent his victim illicit sexual communications using a phone he gave the student.

Houston’s Efficiency Project Expanded to Public Works, Controller’s Office
The audit has discovered city credit card misuse, broken procurement processes, and inefficient government departments.
Texas Investigates Islamic Center
State agencies are investigating potential illegal activity tied to the East Plano Islamic Center.

Texas A&M Regents Unanimously Pick Hegar as Next Chancellor
Comptroller Glenn Hegar is set to take on a new role on June 30.

New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
This is Bryant Shephard’s third arrest in connection with a case that began in 2023.

Ted Cruz Endorses Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller
The endorsement comes as the comptroller’s office prepares for a change in leadership.

The Expanding Scam Of The Texas Lottery
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Daniel Greer is the Director of Innovation for Texas Scorecard.

Harrison Criticizes Lack of Public Testimony on House Budget
State Rep. Brian Harrison says keeping taxpayers out of the room is indefensible.