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Another Kemp ISD Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct
Anthony Trahan is the second Kemp High School teacher arrested this year for sex crimes involving a student.
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’...
Judge Denies Democrats’ Motion To Block Tarrant County’s Republican Redistricting
The court concluded that arguments against the new commissioner districts are unlikely to succeed.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
With her announcement, Hidalgo ended months of speculation about her political future.
Harrison Says New Audio Proves TAMU President Knew Student Was ‘Threatened’ by Faculty
The embattled A&M president previously declined to act.
State Board of Education Approves New Method of History Instruction
A comprehensive 3-5-1 framework for Texas history instruction in schools was adopted by the State Board of Education.
Report: University of Houston Must End Partnership With Chinese University
A congressional committee report also criticizes UT-Arlington’s joint MBA program with a Chinese-military linked institution.
Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech
The student chanted “F*** y’all, ya homie’s dead.”
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Rene Tavera taught bilingual classes at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD.
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
The committees will also monitor reforms already passed during the last legislative session.
Another Kemp ISD Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct
Anthony Trahan is the second Kemp High School teacher arrested this year for sex crimes involving a student.
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
Teacher’s Gang Arrest
Federal authorities said they caught Garrett Elementary teacher Jessica Ferguson on wiretap taking part in the illegal operation while at the school.
Government Has Been & Remains The Biggest Threat To Education
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Alice Linahan is a Politically Active Texas Mom who has worked hard in the...
3.18.2025: Sex-swaps on state docs?
Paxton Challenges Power of District Courts to Order Gender-Swaps on Documents… University of North Texas...
3/17/25 Should China Own American Land?
- Texas Congressman Proposes Ban on Foreign Adversaries Buying US Farmland - New Legislation Would Block...
The Show Behind The Show, Democrat Soap Opera Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & guest co-host for the Show Behind the Show, Ed Henry, discuss the...
Are Tax-Funded Stadiums Providing the Benefits They Promised?
Billions are spent on stadiums and arenas with the promise of increased economic return. Are taxpayers...
8.21.2025: House passes the maps.
Texas House Passes Congressional Map Growing GOP Advantage… Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special...
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...