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Explore Texas state news, reporting, government data, investigations and citizen journalism that put citizens first.

Republicans Campaign for Texas Attorney General
Aaron Reitz, Mayes Middleton, and Joan Huffman are competing for the open seat.

President Trump Vows To Restore Fort Hood Name
Speaking at a recent event at Fort Bragg, President Donald Trump announced his intention to reverse the...

Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug
A North Texas man has been arrested after his ex-girlfriend accused him of secretly giving her an...

Direct Democracy or Council Control? Some Woodway Residents Want to Vote for Mayor
In Woodway, Texas, some residents assume they vote for their mayor. In reality, the city council selects the mayor from among its members—a system that, while uncommon, is not unique in Texas. This method has sparked debate over transparency, accountability, and local...

Retired Texas Teacher Caught in Child Sex Solicitation Sting Faces New Charges
A retired high school athletic trainer arrested last year for soliciting sex from a child online has now been charged with sexually assaulting a disabled student while working for Bridgeport Independent School District. William Lawrence “Billy” Newsom, 61, was caught...

UT Regents Name Permanent Finalists for Chancellor, UT-Austin President
New leadership will be responsible for overseeing recent reforms.

San Antonio Teacher Accused of Upskirting 7-Year-Old Student
Jubilee Lake View teacher Augustine Rendon was charged with invasive visual recording of a girl’s private areas.

Texas State University Course Promoted LGBT Ideology
Class materials reveal a bias in favor of altering American family norms according to LGBT ideology.

Special Session Kicks off With Redistricting Fight Looming and Billions on the Table
Lawmakers enter the special session with billions of dollars potentially up for grabs.

ICE Arrests Illegal Aliens Guilty of Heinous Crimes
Among those arrested by ICE over the weekend were illegal aliens in Houston and San Antonio.

Belton ISD Teacher Faces Federal Child Porn Charges
Belton High School teacher Pietro Giustino is charged with possessing child sexual abuse material including depictions of minors engaged in sexual intercourse.

Ex La Marque City Manager Arrested in Dallas Area, Facing Felony Charges
Former La Marque City Manager J.B. Pritchett is now facing felony arson charges, just weeks after resigning amid an investigation into falsified credentials and military records.

Harris County Taxpayers Foot $1.1 Million Bill for Illegal Alien Legal Defense
Thus far in fiscal year 2025, Harris County has spent $1,141,056 on legal services for illegal aliens.

Republicans Campaign for Texas Attorney General
Aaron Reitz, Mayes Middleton, and Joan Huffman are competing for the open seat.

President Trump Vows To Restore Fort Hood Name
Speaking at a recent event at Fort Bragg, President Donald Trump announced his intention to reverse the...

Texas Man Arrested After Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Abortion-Inducing Drug
A North Texas man has been arrested after his ex-girlfriend accused him of secretly giving her an...

Direct Democracy or Council Control? Some Woodway Residents Want to Vote for Mayor
In Woodway, Texas, some residents assume they vote for their mayor. In reality, the city council selects the mayor from among its members—a system that, while uncommon, is not unique in Texas. This method has sparked debate over transparency, accountability, and local...

Retired Texas Teacher Caught in Child Sex Solicitation Sting Faces New Charges
A retired high school athletic trainer arrested last year for soliciting sex from a child online has now been charged with sexually assaulting a disabled student while working for Bridgeport Independent School District. William Lawrence “Billy” Newsom, 61, was caught...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
After the Heist
"After the Heist" is the follow-up to the 2023 documentary that delved into the controversial events surrounding the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and the political scandal of the "Dirty Dozen." Join us as we explore the aftermath and consequences of these high-profile events, and uncover the true fallout of The Texas Heist. More importantly, it sets the stage for our upcoming documentary, Hubris: The Texas Kingmakers, that premieres April 17, 2024! Don't miss this...

Democrats Think Over Half The U.S. Is “Garbage”
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dawn Buckingham is the Land Commissioner of the great state of Texas.

Idolizing the Past
What counts today is what we are striving for tomorrow.

11.15.2024: Abbott demands tuition freeze.
Abbott Tells Universities to Freeze Tuition… Legislation Would Require Schools to Get Parental Consent for...

11/14/24 1,600 Bills and Counting!
-New Legislation Proposes Checks on Texas Executive Power During Emergencies -Will Texas Finally End...

6/18/25 The Political Prosecution is Over
- A Decade Later, State Charges Against Ken Paxton Officially Dismissed - Left-Wing Groups Fight Against...

Fake-Republicans In Texas Prevent Accountability For Democrats
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Mitch Little represents Texas House District 65. He successfully defended...

6.18.2025: Illegals sue for in-state tuition.
Left-Wing Groups Fight Against Termination of In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens… Paxton Opens...

6/17/25 Eliminating Property Taxes
- Texas GOP: Legislature Must Finish Work on Key Conservative Reforms - Alleged Noncitizen Voters Under...