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AG Paxton Sues PowerSchool Over Massive Data Breach Affecting Texas Students
The lawsuit signals a growing legal pushback against technology providers accused of failing to safeguard sensitive personal data.
State Sen. Creighton Positioned to Become Texas Tech Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton is expected to be named the sole finalist for the Texas Tech University...
Waco ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Grooming 16-Year-Old Student
UPDATED September 2. A Waco High School teacher’s aide has been arrested and fired over allegations he...
From School Choice To Bail Reform: Hundreds of Laws Now Enforceable
More than 800 new laws take effect in Texas today, impacting public safety, education, and privacy. While the second special legislative session continues, most laws passed during this year's regular session are now enforceable. School choice, bail reform, making...
KIPP Academy Teacher Arrested for Indecency With a 15-Year-Old Student
A San Antonio KIPP charter school teacher was arrested after a 15-year-old female student accused the educator of forcibly hugging and fondling her at the end of the last school year. Priscilla Castro, 27, was arrested Friday night on a charge of indecency with a...
Legislature Reverses Course on Same-Day Voter Registration Changes
Gov. Greg Abbott has derided the change he says was “snuck into” a bill earlier this year.
House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break
The Texas Senate has advanced legislation that would go even further by banning campaign fundraising entirely during special sessions.
Principal Arrested for Not Reporting Adult Son’s Alleged Sexual Assault of Child
Arp ISD assistant principal Karla Florence is charged with two misdemeanors. Her son, Blake Florence, is charged with felony sexual assault of a child and evidence tampering.
Paxton Encourages School Districts To Put Prayer in the Classroom
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued guidance on prayer to school districts after a new law took effect on September 1.
Specialist: UT-MD Anderson Has Risky Connections With China
Questions were raised about funding sources for MD Anderson researchers.
Killeen ISD Employees On Leave Over ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct With Students
Two unnamed Aycock Middle School employees now under investigation are the latest district educators accused of misconduct.
Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill
If Senate Bill 10 had passed, it would not have lowered property tax bills.
Left-Wing Groups Sue Texas Over Ban on DEI, Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools
The law took effect on September 1.
AG Paxton Sues PowerSchool Over Massive Data Breach Affecting Texas Students
The lawsuit signals a growing legal pushback against technology providers accused of failing to safeguard sensitive personal data.
State Sen. Creighton Positioned to Become Texas Tech Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton is expected to be named the sole finalist for the Texas Tech University...
Waco ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Grooming 16-Year-Old Student
UPDATED September 2. A Waco High School teacher’s aide has been arrested and fired over allegations he...
From School Choice To Bail Reform: Hundreds of Laws Now Enforceable
More than 800 new laws take effect in Texas today, impacting public safety, education, and privacy. While the second special legislative session continues, most laws passed during this year's regular session are now enforceable. School choice, bail reform, making...
KIPP Academy Teacher Arrested for Indecency With a 15-Year-Old Student
A San Antonio KIPP charter school teacher was arrested after a 15-year-old female student accused the educator of forcibly hugging and fondling her at the end of the last school year. Priscilla Castro, 27, was arrested Friday night on a charge of indecency with a...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Map Adds Five New Republican U.S. House Seats
Republican lawmakers have proposed new district maps that could increase the number of GOP-held U.S. House seats in Texas by five.
8/18/25 Texas Democrats Return
- Texas House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout - Pro-Late Term Abortion Organization Gave...
The Show Behind The Show, Male NFL Cheerleaders Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about Sean's new drone training, and an illegal alien who...
8.18.2025: Democrats might be back.
Second Special Session Starts Without a House Quorum… Audio Captures Gambling Exec Boasting About Rigged...
Real Texans: Don Huffines
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with former State Sen. Don Huffines...
8/29/25 Taxpayer-funded Gay Softball?
- Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay Softball World Series - Texas House Moves to Shut Down...
Countering Leftists And Their Violent & Destructive Ways
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Robert Montoya is the investigative reporter at Texas Scorecard. Editor's...
Glory Stealers
Glory hog. Credit-seeker. Spotlight-grabber. Brown-noser. Whatever you call them, we all know the type. They...
8.29.2025: Women’s Privacy Act Finally Passes
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance… Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions…...