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Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Gov. Abbott Adds Election and Public Safety Legislation To Special Session Agenda
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for Texas’ second special legislative session, directing lawmakers...
14 Arrested in Harris County Prostitution Sting Operation
Fourteen men are facing felony charges after an undercover operation targeted prostitution near schools,...
Three Years Later: Still No Accountability for Prosper ISD Sex Abuse Scandal
August 25 marks another somber anniversary in Prosper Independent School District. This was the day three years ago when Prosper ISD families learned—along with the public, via a news story—that district school bus driver Frank Paniagua had sexually molested two...
Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases
The Texas House has passed a measure that tightens the limits on how much local governments can raise property taxes without voter approval. Under current law, most taxing units can increase property tax collections by up to 3.5 percent annually without triggering a...
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Local activist Bonnie Wallace celebrated the district’s decision to protect the minds of children.
Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson
The incident highlights the need for research security in Texas higher education.
No Prison for Brazosport ISD Teacher Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Student
Former Brazoswood High School teacher Brandyn Hargrove was sentenced to 10 years of probation and must register as a sex offender for life.
Legislature Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill
Texas would join Idaho, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana as the only states to enact legislation making ivermectin available over-the-counter.
Moms Arrested for Running North Texas Choir Booster Club
Cleared of charges, moms still lost choir booster club money to the school district.
Farmersville Proposes Double-Digit Tax Increase
City officials drafted a balanced budget based on the highest property tax increase allowed without a public vote.
Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board
Dr. Bowden has been under the scrutiny of the Texas Medical Board since 2022 after prescribing ivermectin to a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers
This renewed effort comes after a breakdown earlier this year, when similar legislation advanced during the regular session but died in conference committee.
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Gov. Abbott Adds Election and Public Safety Legislation To Special Session Agenda
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for Texas’ second special legislative session, directing lawmakers...
14 Arrested in Harris County Prostitution Sting Operation
Fourteen men are facing felony charges after an undercover operation targeted prostitution near schools,...
Three Years Later: Still No Accountability for Prosper ISD Sex Abuse Scandal
August 25 marks another somber anniversary in Prosper Independent School District. This was the day three years ago when Prosper ISD families learned—along with the public, via a news story—that district school bus driver Frank Paniagua had sexually molested two...
Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases
The Texas House has passed a measure that tightens the limits on how much local governments can raise property taxes without voter approval. Under current law, most taxing units can increase property tax collections by up to 3.5 percent annually without triggering a...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Man Charged in North Texas ICE Attack Previously Arrested at Austin Protests
Benjamin Song, who was charged in the recent July 4 attack on law enforcement officers outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, was previously arrested during the August 2020 protests in Austin.
How Many Transparency Stars Does Your City Have?
Less than 230 local entities have even one transparency star. Why is that?
8.7.2025: Beto’s bribes?
Paxton Investigating Beto O’Rourke PAC for Alleged Bribes to Runaway Democrats… Majority of Senate Democrats...
8/6/25 Senate Democrats Didn’t Show Up Today
- Majority of Texas Senate Democrats Abandon State in Protest of Redistricting - Travis County Judge Refuses...
Salcedo Storm Podcast Special: Governor Greg Abbott & The Democrat Quorum Break
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris interviews Governor Greg Abbott and Senior Editor at the Texas...
8.25.2025: Senate sends map to Abbott
Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional Map… Rules Announced For Texas' First Statewide School Choice...
Real Texans: Kelly Hancock
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock...
8/22/25 Trump’s Endorsement in Texas
- Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows - University of Houston Regents Change...
Dem’s BOLD 2026 Strategy, Support Crime & Criminals
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: John Nantz, is a former supervisory special agent for the FBI. He also writes...