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											Police Arrest Another Celina ISD Middle School Teacher
Jainya Walder was removed from class for suspected intoxication and charged with child endangerment.
 
									
											Houston City Council Pushes Through $16 Million Homeless Hub
The Houston City Council has officially approved a $16 million plan to create a homeless “super hub” east of...
 
									
											Orange County Commissioners Adopt No-New-Revenue Rate
For the fourth consecutive year, Orange County commissioners have approved a tax rate decrease for the next...
 
									
											Cedar Hill ISD Band Directors On Leave Over Misconduct Allegations
Two Cedar Hill High School band directors are on leave while police investigate allegations of misconduct involving former students. Principal Courtney Washington notified families that Cedar Hill Independent School District is working with the Cedar Hill Police...
 
									
											Texas A&M Research VP Finalists Have DEI Backgrounds
Three of the finalists to be Texas A&M’s vice president for research have worked to advance DEI. Notably, “inclusion” is on the list of qualifications Texas A&M is seeking in “ideal candidates.” This qualification and the candidates' history with DEI are...
 
									
											Texas A&M Research VP Finalists Have DEI Backgrounds
Texas A&M is in the final stages of deciding whom to hire for the position.
 
									
											City of Dallas Sued for Enforcing 89 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
The city previously acknowledged that these ordinances are unconstitutional.
 
									
											Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement
The accusations suggest potential violations of state law.
 
									
											Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project
New transmission lines will cost over $200 per year for the average residential consumer in most parts of the state.
 
									
											Unnamed IDEA Charter School Teacher Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct
A search warrant was issued after a 13-year-old student told police the teacher touched her.
 
									
											Texas Supreme Court Allows Judges To Refuse Officiating Same-Sex Weddings
The clarification settles controversy over the interpretation of state judicial law.
 
									
											Comptroller Halts New HUB Certifications Pending Review of Program’s Constitutionality
Programs that use race and sex-based criteria are facing scrutiny in Texas.
 
									
											TAMU Reading Assignment Promotes Racial Division
Class materials reveal an ongoing pattern of divisiveness.
 
									
											Police Arrest Another Celina ISD Middle School Teacher
Jainya Walder was removed from class for suspected intoxication and charged with child endangerment.
 
															
					
											Houston City Council Pushes Through $16 Million Homeless Hub
The Houston City Council has officially approved a $16 million plan to create a homeless “super hub” east of...
 
															
					
											Orange County Commissioners Adopt No-New-Revenue Rate
For the fourth consecutive year, Orange County commissioners have approved a tax rate decrease for the next...
 
															
					
											Cedar Hill ISD Band Directors On Leave Over Misconduct Allegations
Two Cedar Hill High School band directors are on leave while police investigate allegations of misconduct involving former students. Principal Courtney Washington notified families that Cedar Hill Independent School District is working with the Cedar Hill Police...
 
															
					
											Texas A&M Research VP Finalists Have DEI Backgrounds
Three of the finalists to be Texas A&M’s vice president for research have worked to advance DEI. Notably, “inclusion” is on the list of qualifications Texas A&M is seeking in “ideal candidates.” This qualification and the candidates' history with DEI are...
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.

Press Freedom, The War Dept. & MTV…Somehow I Tie It All Together!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean Spicer is the former press Secretary for President Trump. He’s a Captain...

Calling Out The “Not-So-Super” PACS
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Wesley Hunt represents the 38th Congressional district in the...

Where is Local Government Filling the Gap?
When the federal government shuts down, local government keeps going. Why is that?

10.30.2025: CCP Cameras in Texas
AG Probes Security Camera Company’s Ties to Chinese Communist Party… Lawmaker Calls for Transparency in...

Calling Out The “Not-So-Super” PACS
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Wesley Hunt represents the 38th Congressional district in the...

Where is Local Government Filling the Gap?
When the federal government shuts down, local government keeps going. Why is that?

10.30.2025: CCP Cameras in Texas
AG Probes Security Camera Company’s Ties to Chinese Communist Party… Lawmaker Calls for Transparency in...

Scandal At Celina ISD
A school district is in hot water after they allegedly knew about inappropriate activity from their coach...