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Belton ISD Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
Pietro Giustino, arrested in July on federal child porn charges, was picked up on state felony charges for invasive recordings of female students.
Dear Christian: The World Is Watching
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s horrific assassination on September 10, Christians are mourning. Believers...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After LGBT Course Controversy
Mark Welsh, president of Texas A&M University, is stepping down effective September 19. Announced by...
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed “The Woman and Child Protection Act” into law, strengthening protections for unborn children and their mothers. Authored by State Rep. Jeff Leach (R–Allen) during the second special legislative session, House Bill 7 will crack down on the...
Serial Ballot Harvester Arrested in Starr County for 2022 Election Crimes
A woman accused of running an illegal ballot harvesting scheme during the 2022 General Election was arrested in Starr County, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Wednesday. A grand jury indicted Modesta Vela of Roma after a yearlong investigation into ballot...
Gov. Abbott Signs Women’s Privacy Act Into Law
After having been introduced multiple times since 2017, legislation to protect women’s private spaces has finally been signed into law.
Texas A&M’s New Acting President James Hallmark Defended DEI
Hallmark argued Aggieland’s DEI initiatives were about “student success.”
West Texas Teacher Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
The unnamed Fort Stockton ISD teacher is accused of “inappropriate conversations” with students.
Judge Dismisses MUD’s Attempt To Silence Critics
The residents fought back with motions under the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
Controversial Curriculum at Texas A&M: Feminism, LGBTQ Studies, and Marxism
The promotion of left-wing ideologies is deeply embedded within Aggieland.
UNT Student: No Protection After Harassment for Defending Charlie Kirk
Attorney General Ken Paxton has demanded answers from UNT.
Texas Signs Voter Roll Crosscheck Agreements With 9 States
Secretary of State Jane Nelson said voter registration data-sharing provides “a critical tool to detect and prevent potential voter fraud.”
Finalist for Texas A&M Victoria President Has Extensive DEI History
Christian Hardigree has a background in “diversity” and “sustainability.”
Belton ISD Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
Pietro Giustino, arrested in July on federal child porn charges, was picked up on state felony charges for invasive recordings of female students.
Dear Christian: The World Is Watching
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s horrific assassination on September 10, Christians are mourning. Believers...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After LGBT Course Controversy
Mark Welsh, president of Texas A&M University, is stepping down effective September 19. Announced by...
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed “The Woman and Child Protection Act” into law, strengthening protections for unborn children and their mothers. Authored by State Rep. Jeff Leach (R–Allen) during the second special legislative session, House Bill 7 will crack down on the...
Serial Ballot Harvester Arrested in Starr County for 2022 Election Crimes
A woman accused of running an illegal ballot harvesting scheme during the 2022 General Election was arrested in Starr County, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Wednesday. A grand jury indicted Modesta Vela of Roma after a yearlong investigation into ballot...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
AG Paxton Takes Aim At Beto’s 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.
9/4/25 What Got Done in Austin?
-Texas Legislature Wraps Up Summer Special Sessions -Texas Appeals Injunction Prohibiting Ten Commandments...
Are Unqualified Teachers Teaching Your Child?
A scandal is still unfolding as more teachers are embroiled in a certification test-taking scheme.
Nothing Good Comes From Government Breaking Its Own Laws
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: George Papadopoulos is an author and former member of the foreign policy...
9.4.2025: Second Special Session Ends
Texas Legislature Wraps Up Summer Special Sessions… Paxton Sues PowerSchool Over Massive Data Breach…...
9.19.2025:Aggie president resigns under pressure
Mark Welsh Out as A&M President… Ballot Harvester Arrested for 2022 Election Crimes… DOJ Launches...
9/18/25 Justice Department Investigates DEI in Austin
- DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies - Round Rock ISD Defies Texas Law,...
Fake-Republicans FINALLY Getting The Reckoning They’ve Earned
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Melinda Preston currently serves as the Chair of the Denton County Republican...
How Much Are You Indebted To Your City?
Local governments are racking up debt and trading your future. Isn't it time you had a say?