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Attorney General Candidates Reject Casino Lobby, Confront TLR Influence
Candidates were pressed on whether Texans for Lawsuit Reform would influence their respective administrations.
AG Paxton Investigates China-Owned Fashion Brand Retailer
This article has been updated since publication to include a comment from Shein. Global fast-fashion brand...
Biden Program Sent More Than $36 Million Into Texas for Afghan Relocation
More than $36 million in federal grants tied to Afghan refugee resettlement has been directed to Texas...
Democrats Drop Challenge to Tarrant’s Republican Redistricting
Democrats have dropped their challenge to Republicans’ redistricting of Tarrant County’s four commissioners court precincts, leaving the redrawn boundaries in effect for the 2026 primary elections and beyond. The new map increases GOP partisan advantage on the...
Houston Teacher Convicted of Sexual Contact With a Child Gets 8 Years Behind Bars
Preston Zimmerman, accused of sexually exploiting at least six KIPP students, was given an eight-year prison sentence after prosecutors dismissed seven of his eight charges in a plea agreement. Zimmerman, a former bio-medical science teacher at KIPP Houston High...
Fourth Lawsuit Filed Against Celina ISD, Coach Caleb Elliott
Another 17 families are accusing the district of gross negligence for enabling Elliott’s illicit locker room recording of male students.
Women’s Privacy Act Takes Effect in Texas
The law’s activation marks the culmination of nearly a decade of legislative efforts to secure privacy protections for women and girls in public facilities.
Houston Teacher With Warrants For Child Sexual Assault Worked in School for Over Two Years
Derrick Banks taught agriculture science in Aldine ISD.
Texas Universities Continue Accepting Students From Hostile Nations
Universities persist despite warnings from a national security specialist against accepting students from China.
New Class-Action Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Ten Commandments Displays Statewide
The new law mandates that every public elementary and secondary classroom display a Ten Commandments poster.
Democrat Henry Cuellar Pardoned by Trump After Bribery Indictment
Two former consultants to Cuellar have already entered plea agreements acknowledging their role in laundering the money.
San Antonio Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Edwardo Cantu teaches music at McCollum High School in Harlandale ISD.
Patrick Backs Trump’s Baby Investment Plan, Wants To Double It in Texas
Under the proposal, Texas newborns would receive an additional $1,000 from the state treasury at birth.
Attorney General Candidates Reject Casino Lobby, Confront TLR Influence
Candidates were pressed on whether Texans for Lawsuit Reform would influence their respective administrations.
AG Paxton Investigates China-Owned Fashion Brand Retailer
This article has been updated since publication to include a comment from Shein. Global fast-fashion brand...
Biden Program Sent More Than $36 Million Into Texas for Afghan Relocation
More than $36 million in federal grants tied to Afghan refugee resettlement has been directed to Texas...
Democrats Drop Challenge to Tarrant’s Republican Redistricting
Democrats have dropped their challenge to Republicans’ redistricting of Tarrant County’s four commissioners court precincts, leaving the redrawn boundaries in effect for the 2026 primary elections and beyond. The new map increases GOP partisan advantage on the...
Houston Teacher Convicted of Sexual Contact With a Child Gets 8 Years Behind Bars
Preston Zimmerman, accused of sexually exploiting at least six KIPP students, was given an eight-year prison sentence after prosecutors dismissed seven of his eight charges in a plea agreement. Zimmerman, a former bio-medical science teacher at KIPP Houston High...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Paxton Joins Fight to Close GOP Primaries
Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined the Republican Party of Texas in its legal effort to close the state’s GOP primary elections.
Is DOJ Dragging Its feet?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Christina Bobb, is a former Trump national Security Attorney who was on site...
Who is Really in Charge of Local Issues?
Is local government or local governance running your town? The difference matters, and you should know why.
11.6.2025: Cops pitch Texas to NYPD
Houston Police Union Recruits New York Cops… Voters OK Billions in School Property Tax Increases… Austin...
Election Recap
Sands Casinos lost big, taxpayers were protected in Austin, and last night’s election set the tone for the...
12.2.2025: Biden’s Afghan cash
Biden Program Sent More Than $36 Million Into Texas For Afghan Relocation… No Death Penalty For Illegal...
12/1/25 Afghan Resettlement in Texas
- Biden Program Sent More Than $36 Million Into Texas For Afghan Relocation - Democrats Drop Challenge to...
The Show Behind the Show, America Isn’t Safe With Dems Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The Show Behind the Show, America Isn't Safe With Dems Edition
The Battle To Save Texas
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dawn Buckingham is the Land Commissioner of the great state of Texas.