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Harper ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Recording Girls at School
Pedro DeLuna III faces six new charges related to his illicit dressing room videos of Harper High School students.
SCOTUS: Texas’ New Congressional Map Stands for 2026
Late Thursday afternoon, U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency stay allowing Texas’ new Republican-drawn...
Fourth Lawsuit Filed Against Celina ISD, Coach Caleb Elliott
A fourth lawsuit has been filed against Celina Independent School District over the alleged coverup of coach...
Women’s Privacy Act Takes Effect in Texas
After years of failed attempts, long-debated legislation to keep men out of women’s private spaces is officially the law in Texas. Senate Bill 8 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton, dubbed the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, takes effect today and now requires state agencies and...
Houston Teacher With Warrants For Child Sexual Assault Worked in School for Over Two Years
Aldine Independent School District employed a teacher for over two years despite active arrest warrants accusing him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy, according to court records. Derrick Banks, 39, was hired by Aldine ISD in August 2023 to teach agriculture...
Jasmine Crockett Enters Senate Race, Escalating Democrat Primary Fight
She faces State Rep. James Talarico, who announced his bid earlier this year.
Paxton, Trump DOJ Secure Settlement To Protect Texans From Higher Energy Costs
The settlement safeguards Texans from paying millions more for power.
Colin Allred Drops Out of Senate Race, Will Run for Congress Instead
Allred’s announcement is the latest shakeup for Texas Democrats ahead of the filing deadline.
Abbott Cools on Casino Support as Gambling Interests Lose Ground in Texas
Despite millions of dollars being pushed by casino interests in Texas, the governor now says he’s “not there yet.”
Paxton Sues EPIC City To Halt ‘Illegal Development Scheme’
The proposed Islamic-exclusive neighborhood in North Texas has created controversy this year.
New Law Allowing Pharmacists To Dispense Ivermectin Without Prescription Takes Effect
Texas has become the fifth state to make ivermectin available over the counter.
Central Texas Teacher Accused of Recording Girl in Bathroom
Pedro DeLuna III was an assistant band director in Harper ISD.
Masking Requirement During Trial Ruled Unconstitutional by Texas’ Highest Criminal Court
An assault conviction was reversed after the Court found a masking policy violated the defendant’s right to confront her accuser.
Harper ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Recording Girls at School
Pedro DeLuna III faces six new charges related to his illicit dressing room videos of Harper High School students.
SCOTUS: Texas’ New Congressional Map Stands for 2026
Late Thursday afternoon, U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency stay allowing Texas’ new Republican-drawn...
Fourth Lawsuit Filed Against Celina ISD, Coach Caleb Elliott
A fourth lawsuit has been filed against Celina Independent School District over the alleged coverup of coach...
Women’s Privacy Act Takes Effect in Texas
After years of failed attempts, long-debated legislation to keep men out of women’s private spaces is officially the law in Texas. Senate Bill 8 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton, dubbed the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, takes effect today and now requires state agencies and...
Houston Teacher With Warrants For Child Sexual Assault Worked in School for Over Two Years
Aldine Independent School District employed a teacher for over two years despite active arrest warrants accusing him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy, according to court records. Derrick Banks, 39, was hired by Aldine ISD in August 2023 to teach agriculture...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Attorney General Sues Big Pharma
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging they deceptively marketed Tylenol as safe for pregnant women despite evidence the drug may carry developmental risks for unborn children.
11/17/25 Runoff Election Date Set
- Abbott Sets January Runoff Date for North Texas Senate Race - Google To Bring More Data Centers to Texas -...
The Leftist Press & The Democrat’s Schumer Shutdown
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: David Dunmoyer is the Associate Vice President of Campaigns at the Texas...
11.17.2025: Higher Ed’s Anti-Christian Bias
Lawsuit Seeks to Strike Down ‘Anti-Christian’ Restrictions… Boeing Sued in Texas Court for Downplaying...
11/14/25 Boeing Sued in Texas
-Boeing Sued in Texas Court for Downplaying Danger of Aircraft -Paxton Sues To Strike Down ‘Anti-Christian’...
12/4/25 The National Security Threat in Texas Colleges
- Texas Universities Continue Accepting Students From Hostile Nations - Women’s Privacy Act Takes Effect in...
Texas Politics, Issues And The Death Of Dick Cheney
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the...
12.4.2025: Smuggling Illegal Aliens
DPS Busts Human Smuggler With 23 Illegal Aliens… Democrat Henry Cuellar Pardoned by Trump After Bribery...
Can Friday Night Lights Save a Dying Town?
In rural Texas, where high school enrollments have plummeted below 104 students, the 11-man game has been...