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Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.
Court Rejects ‘Qualified Immunity’ for Lorena ISD Admin in Sex Abuse Lawsuit
An appeals court rejected a Lorena Primary School principal’s claim that she is immune from liability in a...
South Texas Judge Rebuffs Records Request About Scandal-Plagued Auditor
In the face of public calls for an auditor’s firing, a South Texas judge responsible for hiring the auditor...
Paxton Seeks To Shut Down Beto O’Rourke’s Political Organization
Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated his legal fight against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, filing an amended petition to strip the corporate charter of his group Powered by People. Paxton says the organization been deceptively fundraising and doling out “Beto...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce Major Actions To Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Gov. Greg Abbott, announced the USDA’s plans to invest $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in response to the New World screwworm, a pest that officials warn is a threat to Texas’...
Patrick Slams Abbott’s THC Order as ‘State Seal of Approval’ for Dangerous Drugs
Abbott has argued the executive order provides “safety for kids and freedom for adults.”
Commerce Elementary Teacher Resigns Over ‘Incident’ With Student
School officials say police are investigating.
State Rep. Calls for Investigation of UT-Austin Student Group
The group posted images on social media of a wrecked President Trump piñata.
Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of Charlie Kirk Shooting
Separately, an allegation has emerged that university teaching assistants laughed about the assassination.
DOJ Releases Guidance To Protect Parental Rights
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that school officials will be held accountable if they threaten law-abiding parents.
Marine Accused of Slipping Girlfriend Abortion Pill Files Countersuit, Claims Her Negligence Caused Miscarriage
He is seeking more than $1 billion in damages.
Texas State Terminates Professor Who Called for Overthrow of US Government
The professor called the U.S. government “the most bloodthirsty” in world history.
Harris County Officials Approve Property Tax Hike Amid Budget Confusion
Harris County officials voted to raise property taxes, even while sparring over whether a budget deficit exists.
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.
Court Rejects ‘Qualified Immunity’ for Lorena ISD Admin in Sex Abuse Lawsuit
An appeals court rejected a Lorena Primary School principal’s claim that she is immune from liability in a...
South Texas Judge Rebuffs Records Request About Scandal-Plagued Auditor
In the face of public calls for an auditor’s firing, a South Texas judge responsible for hiring the auditor...
Paxton Seeks To Shut Down Beto O’Rourke’s Political Organization
Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated his legal fight against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, filing an amended petition to strip the corporate charter of his group Powered by People. Paxton says the organization been deceptively fundraising and doling out “Beto...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce Major Actions To Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Gov. Greg Abbott, announced the USDA’s plans to invest $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in response to the New World screwworm, a pest that officials warn is a threat to Texas’...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Releasing Noncitizens Into U.S.
A new bombshell report puts three government agencies on blast for not evaluating what risks could be associated with releasing noncitizens lacking proper identification into the country and allowing them to travel on domestic flights.
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...
How Is Illegal Immigration Impacting Your Jail?
New numbers show that illegal immigration is overburdening our jail system and making it less reliable and...
3.27.2025: Abbott moves against EPIC.
State Issues Cease-and-Desist to Islamic Group Over Funeral Violations… State Rep. Calls for End to UT...
3/26/25 Islamic Center Operating Illegal Funerals?
-State Issues Cease-and-Desist to Islamic Group Over Funeral Violations -US Rep. Troy Nehls Calls to End...
Texas Teachers Ripping Up 10 Commandments
Redistricting maps are passing today, censure continues to be an important discussion in the Texas GOP, and...
8/20/25 New Congressional Maps Approved
- Texas House Approves New Congressional Map After Quorum Break Ends - Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Faces...
As Democrats Return, We Look Back At What They Did To Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: as Democrats return, we look back at what they did to Texas
8.20.2025: A&M hiding abortion documents
Trump Urges Swift Passage of 'One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map'… Activist Teachers Plot To Defy Texas’...