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A Year Later, Rockwall ISD Pre-K Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse Resurfaces
Jamie Palmer is now working at Rockwall ISD’s Rochell Elementary, according to the school’s website.
ICE Arrests Illegal Aliens Guilty of Heinous Crimes
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that illegal aliens charged with heinous crimes were...
Belton ISD Teacher Faces Federal Child Porn Charges
UPDATED July 21. Another Belton Independent School District teacher has been accused of sex crimes involving...
Ex La Marque City Manager Arrested in Dallas Area, Facing Felony Charges
La Marque's city manager officially stepped down from his position on July 7 following allegations of discrepancies on his employment application. Joshua Blaine Pritchett was formally appointed city manager in May. In June, the La Marque Police Department began...
Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Alien Legal Defense
Harris County has spent $1,141,056 in taxpayer funds during fiscal year 2025 to provide legal services for illegal aliens in removal proceedings or detention, according to records obtained through a public information request by Texas Scorecard. This spending covers...
Former Austin Elementary School Teacher Gets 71 Years For 20 Child Sex Crimes
Kevin Abeyta taught art at Austin ISD’s Campbell Elementary.
Texas Republicans’ Redistricting Plan Heads to Senate for Approval
The proposed congressional map adds five new GOP-opportunity districts.
Texas Officials Seek To Enforce Arrest Warrants on Runaway Democrats Across State Lines
Attorney General Paxton is asking Illinois to uphold Texas’ warrants.
Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
According to Cornyn, the FBI will now become involved in tracking down Texas House members who left the state to avoid the vote on redistricting.
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
This is the second investigation launched by Paxton in as many days seeking information from groups alleged to be supporting the Texas House Democrat quorum break.
Harris County Commissioners Block Two Different Property Tax Hike Proposals
After County Judge Hidalgo’s “penny” property tax hike failed, Commissioner Ellis proposed a plan that also failed.
Texas Casino Interests Prepare Comeback Attempt
Texas Sands has been sitting on more than $9 million in cash ahead of the elections.
Texas Senators Pass Women’s Privacy Act
The legislation faces an uncertain future in the Texas House, which currently lacks a quorum.
A Year Later, Rockwall ISD Pre-K Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse Resurfaces
Jamie Palmer is now working at Rockwall ISD’s Rochell Elementary, according to the school’s website.
ICE Arrests Illegal Aliens Guilty of Heinous Crimes
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that illegal aliens charged with heinous crimes were...
Belton ISD Teacher Faces Federal Child Porn Charges
UPDATED July 21. Another Belton Independent School District teacher has been accused of sex crimes involving...
Ex La Marque City Manager Arrested in Dallas Area, Facing Felony Charges
La Marque's city manager officially stepped down from his position on July 7 following allegations of discrepancies on his employment application. Joshua Blaine Pritchett was formally appointed city manager in May. In June, the La Marque Police Department began...
Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Alien Legal Defense
Harris County has spent $1,141,056 in taxpayer funds during fiscal year 2025 to provide legal services for illegal aliens in removal proceedings or detention, according to records obtained through a public information request by Texas Scorecard. This spending covers...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Trump Jr. Warns Texas GOP
Donald Trump Jr. has weighed in on the ongoing battle over the next speaker of the Texas House, slamming a small group of Republicans for seeking a “bipartisan” deal with Democrats instead of supporting the Republican caucus’ nominee, State Rep. David Cook (R–Mansfield).
4/10/25 900 Murder Suspects Out on Bond
- Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston - Race to Replace Paxton Begins as John...
Is the Texas Legislature Killing E-Verify?
Today, we discuss the main vehicles for property tax reduction and the fact that the Texas Senate and...
If You Don’t Laugh At Democrats, You’re Missing Out
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: AJ Rice is the CEO of Publius Public Relations. He is the Editor-in-chief of...
Is Your District Electioneering?
Some school districts have come under fire for using public resources to advocate for election contests.
7/22/25 What is Happening in Texas Universities?
- Texas State University Course Promoted LGBT Ideology - UT Regents Name Permanent Finalists for Chancellor,...
Is THIS Texas University SPYING For ICE?!
Texas Scorecard has obtained a shocking message from the Texas A&M provost asking students to report ICE...
Conservative Steve Toth Announces Primary Challenge
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas State Representative Steve Toth is a small business owner representing...
7.22.2025: Funding illegal aliens
Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Aliens' Legal Services… ICE Arrests Illegal...