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Another IDEA School Admin Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Student
Shonterrich Johnson was an assistant principal at the IDEA Parmer Park charter school in Austin.
New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
New documents have been filed in the lawsuit over a shocking case of in-school sexual abuse of a 15-year-old...
Texas Tech Regents Re-Constitute Faculty Senates To Comply With State Law
LUBBOCK—Regents of the Texas Tech University System voted to maintain faculty senates while curtailing their...
Audio: Gambling Executive Boasts About Rigged Texas Jackpot
Newly surfaced audio of Greg Potts, chief operating officer of Lottery.com, suggests the company was intimately involved in the controversial April 2023 Lotto Texas event, which guaranteed a $95 million jackpot win for a single buyer. The audio bolsters Lt. Gov. Dan...
Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout
A second special session of the Texas Legislature began immediately at noon today after House Democrats ended the first special session early by breaking quorum over congressional redistricting. Democrats have indicated they will return this weekend, with the House...
Texas A&M Sociology Course Promotes Racial Division
Concepts explored include “microaggressions” and “Eurocentrism.”
DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies
At the center of the probe is the City of Austin’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Superintendent Defends HISD Record Before Houston City Council
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles defended his record and decisions as the state-appointed leader of the district.
Another Marfa ISD Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
Juan Martinez is the second Marfa teacher in two months arrested for sexual misconduct with a high school student.
Whitesboro Officials Say City Can Raise Property Taxes Despite New Law
City Council members plan to adopt a tax rate on September 29 that could increase homeowners’ tax bills by 61 percent.
Texas State To Remove LGBT Course Following Legislative Pushback
A university spokesperson says it will be removed from the course catalog shortly.
UNT Called Out for ‘Lack of Action’ Against Student Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Murder
In a letter, a student’s mother asks why UNT is not taking decisive action like Texas Tech and Texas State.
Round Rock ISD Defies Texas Law, Refuses To Display Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Round Rock ISD says it is waiting for guidance on the constitutionality of the new law before complying with it.
Another IDEA School Admin Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Student
Shonterrich Johnson was an assistant principal at the IDEA Parmer Park charter school in Austin.
New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
New documents have been filed in the lawsuit over a shocking case of in-school sexual abuse of a 15-year-old...
Texas Tech Regents Re-Constitute Faculty Senates To Comply With State Law
LUBBOCK—Regents of the Texas Tech University System voted to maintain faculty senates while curtailing their...
Audio: Gambling Executive Boasts About Rigged Texas Jackpot
Newly surfaced audio of Greg Potts, chief operating officer of Lottery.com, suggests the company was intimately involved in the controversial April 2023 Lotto Texas event, which guaranteed a $95 million jackpot win for a single buyer. The audio bolsters Lt. Gov. Dan...
Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout
A second special session of the Texas Legislature began immediately at noon today after House Democrats ended the first special session early by breaking quorum over congressional redistricting. Democrats have indicated they will return this weekend, with the House...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Court Orders Biden to Resume Border Wall Construction
The court has ruled that the Biden-Harris administration must get back to constructing the border wall, thanks to Texas winning a key lawsuit. This ruling comes after claims that the White House unlawfully obstructed congressionally approved funding.
The Show Behind The Show, Life’s Too Short Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast, Sean laments a bittersweet weekend after losing a dear friend. Chris and...
2.24.2025: Protecting Texas from China.
Paxton Seeks Injunction Against NCAA… Legislation Filed to Safeguard Texas Land From Foreign Enemies… Senate...
Real Texans: Michelle Evans
In this edition of REAL TEXANS, Michelle Evans talks about her path from being the mom of a special needs...
2/21/25 ‘One of the Worst Human Beings in Politics’
- House Chairman Blocks Resolution Honoring Late Conservative Activist Jill Glover - Attorney General Paxton...
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’...