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Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Molly Colleen Spears was arrested earlier this month on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student.

Speaker Phelan Used State Jet for Campaign Activities
A new investigative report revealed that House Speaker Dade Phelan used a state jet for campaign activities....

Records, Video Show Cole Hefner Skipped Paxton Impeachment Vote
Despite his own claims, and the records of the Texas House, a new investigative report has found that State...

Senate Committees to Investigate Runoff Elections, DEI Policies, and Impeachment Procedures
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced a second wave of interim charges for the Senate, issued for committees to investigate and research ahead of the legislative session next year. Among the topics of interest are reforms to the runoff election process; impeachment...

Lubbock County Officials Break Quorum Again to Block Property Tax Hike
For a second time in two weeks, two Lubbock County commissioners skipped a meeting in order to block a property tax increase. Commissioners Jason Corley and Jordan Rackler intentionally missed Monday’s commissioners court meeting, ensuring that a quorum would not be...

Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff
Dremone Francis, charged in the capital murder of an HCSO deputy, was released on bond.

Aldine ISD Will Close 6 Schools Due to Enrollment Loss
The closures are expected to save the district $35 million, providing significant relief to the $100 million budget deficit.

US Sen. Cornyn Backs Texas in Fight for Judicial Finality
The case is set to be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court this March.

Libraries Could Lose Funding for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hours Under Senate Proposal
The proposal follows legislation passed last session that sought to ban sexually oriented performances in front of minors, including drag performances.

Amid Concerns Surrounding Texas Lottery, Senators Approve Courier Ban
The measure banning lottery courier services by State Sen. Bob Hall passed unanimously and will now be sent to the Texas House.

State Rep. Leach Refiles Mail Ballot Measure Gov. Abbott Vetoed in 2023
Gov. Abbott argued that the measure would make the election system more susceptible to malfeasance.

A&M Geography Course Teaches Gender Is “Social Construct”
An Intro to Human Geography course teaches gender identity, intersectionality, and sexuality.

TEA Takes Over Another Texas School District After ‘Decades of Dysfunction’
South San Antonio ISD installed a new board of managers appointed by the Texas Education Agency.

Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Molly Colleen Spears was arrested earlier this month on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student.

Speaker Phelan Used State Jet for Campaign Activities
A new investigative report revealed that House Speaker Dade Phelan used a state jet for campaign activities....

Records, Video Show Cole Hefner Skipped Paxton Impeachment Vote
Despite his own claims, and the records of the Texas House, a new investigative report has found that State...

Senate Committees to Investigate Runoff Elections, DEI Policies, and Impeachment Procedures
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced a second wave of interim charges for the Senate, issued for committees to investigate and research ahead of the legislative session next year. Among the topics of interest are reforms to the runoff election process; impeachment...

Lubbock County Officials Break Quorum Again to Block Property Tax Hike
For a second time in two weeks, two Lubbock County commissioners skipped a meeting in order to block a property tax increase. Commissioners Jason Corley and Jordan Rackler intentionally missed Monday’s commissioners court meeting, ensuring that a quorum would not be...
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9/16/24 These Republicans are Fundraising with Dade Phelan
-Republicans Lawmakers Fundraise with Phelan -Sheldon ISD Third-Grade Teacher Arrested in Gang Weapons &...

The Show Behind The Show, Celebrity Endorsements Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean discuss the power, or lackthereof, of celebrity endorsements.

9.16.2024: Fifth Republican challenges Phelan.
Fifth Republican Announces Bid to Unseat Phelan… Third-Grade Teacher Arrested in Weapons and Narcotics...

9/13/24 Software Company Sued for Assisting Human Trafficking
-Texas Trafficking Victims Sue Software Company for Its Alleged Role in Human Trafficking -Kerrville...