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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.
Former North Texas Pastor and School Volunteer Jailed on Child Porn Charges
A former North Texas church pastor, award-winning school volunteer, and nonprofit leader has been jailed on...
Houston ISD Teacher Accused of Locking Special Needs Students in Cabinet
A Houston Independent School District special education teacher has been recommended for termination after...
Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors
A coalition of 34 Republican lawmakers is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto a Democrat-authored bill that would expand state-funded student loan repayment programs—this time, specifically for school counselors and mental health professionals. Senate Bill 646, authored...
East Texas Judge Indicted for Coercion
A grand jury has handed down an indictment against Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin after he allegedly threatened a defendant to accept a plea deal. Last month, Texas Scorecard reported on a federal lawsuit that alleges Franklin told...
UT-Austin Received $6000 Invoice From Pro-Abortion Activist
This discovery comes as state lawmakers consider legislation regarding interstate abortion pill trafficking.
Law Criticized as ‘Death Star Bill’ Upheld in Texas Court of Appeals
Court ruling keeps local governments in check.
Internal Texas A&M Email Advising Aggies To Report ICE Sightings Triggers Backlash
Provost Alan Sams asks faculty, staff, and graduate students to call university police if federal law enforcement is seen on campus.
Nearly $2 Million of Cocaine Seized at the Southern Border
A total of 140 pounds of cocaine was seized in a matter of two days at two separate ports of entry.
Harris County Commissioners Seek Details on Judge Hidalgo’s Proposed Child Care Tax
Hidalgo is advocating to raise local taxes to keep spending on programs that were federally subsidized by COVID-era disaster funds.
Texas House Democrats Threaten Quorum Break Over Redistricting
If Democrats follow through on their threat to flee the state, it would mark the third time in two decades that they’ve done so.
US Rejects World Health Organization’s 2024 International Health Regulations
Texas Republicans have been speaking out against the WHO’s new regulations for the past year.
Texas Attempts To Tax VELO Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco
VELO contends the pouches are not a tobacco leaf product in a battle going before the Texas Supreme Court.
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.
Former North Texas Pastor and School Volunteer Jailed on Child Porn Charges
A former North Texas church pastor, award-winning school volunteer, and nonprofit leader has been jailed on...
Houston ISD Teacher Accused of Locking Special Needs Students in Cabinet
A Houston Independent School District special education teacher has been recommended for termination after...
Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto ‘Biden-Style’ Loan Repayments for School Counselors
A coalition of 34 Republican lawmakers is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto a Democrat-authored bill that would expand state-funded student loan repayment programs—this time, specifically for school counselors and mental health professionals. Senate Bill 646, authored...
East Texas Judge Indicted for Coercion
A grand jury has handed down an indictment against Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin after he allegedly threatened a defendant to accept a plea deal. Last month, Texas Scorecard reported on a federal lawsuit that alleges Franklin told...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Scandal: Superintendent Encourages Voting Against Governor’s Agenda
Discover the shocking scandal unfolding at Huffman ISD! Superintendent Benny Saleo is caught on tape pushing administrators to vote against Governor Abbott's agenda.
ONE Week To Go Before The Most Important Election In Our History
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Ed Henry, Host of The Briefing on Newsmax 2.
10.29.2024: Defeated RINOs campaigning for Democrats.
Defeated RINOs Now Campaigning for Democrats… ICE Pressed For Answers After Intoxicated Illegal Alien Caused...
10/28/24 Family of Murdered Child Speak Out
-Family of Murdered Child Speak Out as House Committee Attempts to Free Killer -Attorney General Paxton...
The Show Behind The Show, One Week Until Election Day Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss the impending election, what comes after the election...
The House Reconciliation Bill…the GOOD, BAD & VERY UGLY
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene represents Georgia’s 14th congressional...
A Great Charter
We don’t often think of the Magna Carta. It is, after all, an ancient legal agreement written in Latin...
6.13.2025: Poor academics.
Attorney General Sues 23andMe Over Privacy Violations… New Results Reveal Students ‘Not Where They Need To...
6/12/25 Texas Students are Struggling
-New STAAR Results Reveal Students ‘Not Where They Need To Be Academically’ -Trump DOJ Official Aaron Reitz...