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Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
Shelby Lashombe was reported for misconduct while at West ISD before joining Valley Mills ISD, but her victims reportedly were not students where she taught.
Texas Officials Seek To Enforce Arrest Warrants on Runaway Democrats Across State Lines
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing legislative standoff, Attorney General Ken Paxton and House Speaker...
Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas says the Federal Bureau of Investigation has approved his request for...
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the launch of a formal investigation into Texas Majority PAC—funded by leftist billionaire George Soros—for its “role in potentially unlawful financial coordination and bribery of Democratic legislators who fled Texas to...
Harris County Commissioners Block Two Different Property Tax Hike Proposals
Harris County commissioners rejected County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s proposed property tax increase, failing to take a vote before the noon deadline to place it on the November ballot. Proponents of the labeled “penny tax” argue the monies would generate about $60 million...
Report: UT Researchers Worked With Chinese Military-Linked Academics
Research projects were backed by the U.S. Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense.
Texas GOP Ballot Will Ask Voters About Property Taxes, Immigration, and Sharia Law
While the outcomes don’t create law or amend the state constitution, they do send a clear signal to lawmakers about what the Republican base expects from its elected officials.
Texas GOP Sues State To Close Primaries
If successful, the case could mark the most significant shift in Texas primary election law in decades.
School Nurses Refuse To Give Children Band-Aids, Claim ‘Confusion’ Over New Law
Both of the legislation’s authors expressed concern with how school districts may be misapplying it.
Attorney Blames Bowie ISD’s ‘Bogus’ Charge for School Board Candidate’s Suicide
Bowie police chief Guy Green also serves on the Bowie ISD school board that voted to charge a trustee candidate with a felony.
Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo
Concerns about conflicts of interest did not affect the unanimous votes of board members.
Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker
The joint presence of Abbott, Patrick, and Burrows at a Lubbock fundraiser suggests a degree of unity among the “big three” that was lacking in recent years.
After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case
A step-by-step guide to the case’s developments.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys
Shelby Lashombe was reported for misconduct while at West ISD before joining Valley Mills ISD, but her victims reportedly were not students where she taught.
Texas Officials Seek To Enforce Arrest Warrants on Runaway Democrats Across State Lines
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing legislative standoff, Attorney General Ken Paxton and House Speaker...
Cornyn Says FBI Is Assisting in Locating Absent Texas Democrats
U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas says the Federal Bureau of Investigation has approved his request for...
AG Paxton Launches Investigation Into Soros-Funded Texas Majority PAC
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the launch of a formal investigation into Texas Majority PAC—funded by leftist billionaire George Soros—for its “role in potentially unlawful financial coordination and bribery of Democratic legislators who fled Texas to...
Harris County Commissioners Block Two Different Property Tax Hike Proposals
Harris County commissioners rejected County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s proposed property tax increase, failing to take a vote before the noon deadline to place it on the November ballot. Proponents of the labeled “penny tax” argue the monies would generate about $60 million...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Paxton Investigates Noncitizen Voting at DMV
In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into Attorney General Paxton's investigation into alarming claims of noncitizen voter registration occurring at DMV offices. Are noncitizens being improperly registered to vote, and what implications does this have for the electoral process? Join us as we explore the evidence, hear from experts, and uncover the shocking details surrounding this critical issue.
2/28/25 Accused Cop Killer Released on Bond
- Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff - Could Fourth Time Be the Charm for...
The Ghost Hunter Returns
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: JV Johnson has been working on a new YouTube project with Jason Hawes from...
At the Gates of Hell
We’re not called to lives of comfort and safety; we’re called to be faithful.
2.28.2025: Woke geography at A&M.
A&M Geography Course: Gender Is 'Social Construct’… Amid Lottery Controversies, Senators Approve...
Democrats Shut Down Texas Government…Again
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Andy Hopper is a Software Engineer, Texas Guardsman, and conservative...
8.12.2025: Houston socialists to disrupt ICE operations.
Houston Socialists Discuss Targeting ICE Operations… DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Quorum-Busting...
8/11/25 Have You Seen the Missing Democrats?
-DPS Launches Tip Line to Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers -Court Halts ‘Beto Bribes’ After Paxton...
The Show Behind The Show, New Phone Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean talk about Sean's phone odyssey. The boys also dig down into...