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Moms Arrested for Running North Texas Choir Booster Club
Cleared of charges, moms still lost choir booster club money to the school district.
University of Houston Regents Change Faculty Senate Policy To Comply With New Law
To comply with a new state law, University of Houston System regents reconstituted their faculty senates as...
Court of Criminal Appeals Reins in Texas Ethics Commission’s Prosecution Power
Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals decided on Wednesday that the Texas Ethics Commission is a part of the...
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
Hours after the Texas House passed a Republican congressional redistricting plan, senators voted to advance the same plan, which adds five new GOP-opportunity seats ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections. The Senate’s Special Congressional Redistricting Committee...
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
President Donald Trump gave an effusive endorsement of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday, praising his leadership and declaring him a “True Warrior for Republicans.” “Dustin Burrows is a True Warrior for Republicans, and is doing a fantastic job as...
Trial Court Shields LGBT Organization From Investigation
PFLAG refuses to produce documents for Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Marfa ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With Student
Educational aide Rebecca Ontiveros is charged with a second-degree felony.
Paxton Instructs Texas School Districts To Follow State’s Ten Commandments Law
Despite a federal judge’s court order halting display of the Ten Commandments in 11 districts, the rest of the state is still required to follow the new law.
Texas Teacher Arrested on Federal Child Porn Charge
Authorities are seeking information on additional victims.
Gov. Abbott Adds Election and Public Safety Legislation To Special Session Agenda
The special session can only last for up to 30 days.
14 Arrested in Harris County Prostitution Sting Operation
The investigation was prompted by reports that adult males were attempting to solicit high school girls in the area.
Three Years Later: Still No Accountability for Prosper ISD Sex Abuse Scandal
Moms continue to challenge the claim that no one in Prosper ISD is at fault in the now three-year-old sex abuse scandal and cover-up.
Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases
Conservative amendments proposed during debate strengthened the legislation.
Moms Arrested for Running North Texas Choir Booster Club
Cleared of charges, moms still lost choir booster club money to the school district.
University of Houston Regents Change Faculty Senate Policy To Comply With New Law
To comply with a new state law, University of Houston System regents reconstituted their faculty senates as...
Court of Criminal Appeals Reins in Texas Ethics Commission’s Prosecution Power
Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals decided on Wednesday that the Texas Ethics Commission is a part of the...
Senate Committee Advances House Republicans’ Redistricting Map
Hours after the Texas House passed a Republican congressional redistricting plan, senators voted to advance the same plan, which adds five new GOP-opportunity seats ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections. The Senate’s Special Congressional Redistricting Committee...
Trump Declares ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ of Dustin Burrows
President Donald Trump gave an effusive endorsement of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Thursday, praising his leadership and declaring him a “True Warrior for Republicans.” “Dustin Burrows is a True Warrior for Republicans, and is doing a fantastic job as...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Texas Won’t Back Down on Border Security
Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue defending Texas's 2023 border security law in federal court.
8/1/25 Budget Cuts Hit Austin Pride Event
- Austin Pride Reports Future Changes Due to ‘Current Political Climate’ - Newsom, Schatzline Spar as Texas...
Left-wingers In Texas & Across The Nation Back Illegal Aliens
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jospeh Trimmer, the Harris County/ Houston beat reporter for the Texas...
Stealing Property
Holy scripture recognizes property ownership as an essential human right, which makes the burden of property taxes even more nefarious.
8.1.2025: ‘Racist and unacceptable’
TxDOT Refuses To Return Land It No Longer Needs… University of North Texas Settles Free Speech Case… Double...
8/21/25 Goodbye Dade Phelan
-Dade Phelan Calls it Quits After Speakership Collapse Last Year - Chip Roy Joins Race for Texas Attorney...
Obamagate, The Russia Collusion Hoax Grand Conspiracy
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: K.T. McFarland, a former deputy national security adviser to President Donald...
Are Tax-Funded Stadiums Providing the Benefits They Promised?
Billions are spent on stadiums and arenas with the promise of increased economic return. Are taxpayers...
8.21.2025: House passes the maps.
Texas House Passes Congressional Map Growing GOP Advantage… Abbott Adds Quorum-Break Punishments to Special...