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Girls Groomed by Great Lakes Academy Teacher Sue School
Plaintiffs are also suing the Plano private school’s principal and the predatory teacher who confessed to sex crimes against one of the girls.
Paxton Expands Investigation Into Discord After Platform Linked to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
This article has been updated since publication. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has...
Court of Criminal Appeals Delays Execution of Convicted Child Killer Robert Roberson
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has temporarily paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was...
Eight More Arrested in Houston Illegal Abortion Network
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced eight additional individuals have been arrested in connection with a network of Houston-area medical clinics accused of performing illegal abortions. Those charged include Yaimara Hernandez Alvarez, Alina Valeron Leon, Dalia...
Texas Redistricting Trial Day 7: State Witnesses Challenge Claims of Racial Bias
EL PASO—The seventh day of Texas’s high-profile redistricting trial featured the Plaintiffs wrapping up their cross-examination of mapmaker Adam Kincaid, and witnesses for the State defending the new congressional map. At issue is Texas’ latest congressional map,...
Analysis: Expectations Following Texas’ Redistricting Hearings
The outcome of this case will determine whether Texas’ new congressional map is used for the 2026 midterm elections.
UT-Austin Students Protest Trump Initiative
More than a hundred students gathered in front of the UT Tower to “stop the compact.”
Data Center Water Use Shrouded in Uncertainty
During drought conditions when water is finite, critical planning based on reliable data is imperative to responsibly allocate resources.
Texas Attorney General Candidates On the Record: Online Gambling in Texas
Candidates revealed how they will deal with the illegal activity in office.
Paxton Demands Answers From Houston Methodist on Vaccine Mandate for Organ Transplants
A new law prohibits discrimination against organ transplant recipients on the basis of vaccine status.
Paxton Sues Over Scheme To ‘Take Over’ Loving County
The attorney general has called the scheme “deceptive and unlawful.”
Texas GOP Approves Censures of Five House Republicans, Stops Short of Ballot Ban
Five other censures were rejected, including one for Speaker Dustin Burrows.
Texas Redistricting Trial Day 9: Final Witness Testimony & Closing Arguments
The outcome of this case will determine whether Texas’ new congressional map is used for the 2026 midterm elections.
Girls Groomed by Great Lakes Academy Teacher Sue School
Plaintiffs are also suing the Plano private school’s principal and the predatory teacher who confessed to sex crimes against one of the girls.
Paxton Expands Investigation Into Discord After Platform Linked to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
This article has been updated since publication. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has...
Court of Criminal Appeals Delays Execution of Convicted Child Killer Robert Roberson
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has temporarily paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was...
Eight More Arrested in Houston Illegal Abortion Network
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced eight additional individuals have been arrested in connection with a network of Houston-area medical clinics accused of performing illegal abortions. Those charged include Yaimara Hernandez Alvarez, Alina Valeron Leon, Dalia...
Texas Redistricting Trial Day 7: State Witnesses Challenge Claims of Racial Bias
EL PASO—The seventh day of Texas’s high-profile redistricting trial featured the Plaintiffs wrapping up their cross-examination of mapmaker Adam Kincaid, and witnesses for the State defending the new congressional map. At issue is Texas’ latest congressional map,...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
AG Paxton Takes Aim At Beto’s Organization
Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated his legal fight against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, filing an amended petition to strip the corporate charter of his group Powered by People.
9/15/25 Texas Legislature’s Response to Charlie Kirk Assassination
-Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination -Houston Midwife...
The Show Behind The Show, Charlie Kirk Assassination Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean discuss the fallout in culture, law, and politics from the...
9.15.2025: Sharia compounds?
Abbott Promotes Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’… Patrick Slams Abbott’s THC Order… Federal Lawsuit...
Real Texans: Brooke Rollins
In this week's edition of Real Texans, Michael Quinn Sullivan sits down with his friend and former...
Casinos Trying to Buy A Senate Seat
A lot is happening across Texas. We cover a lot but first off let’s talk about the fact that Casinos are...
10/8/25 Casino Lobby Bets Big on Texas
- Casino Lobby Bets Big on Huffman in North Texas Senate Race - UT-Austin Requires ‘Anti-Racism’ Training...
Confronting & Defeating Fake-Republicans
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Air Force vet and candidate for Rep. in Texas 106th District, Larry Brock.
10.8.2025: Investigating Antifa
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Leftist Terror Groups… Nikki's Murder… Mapmaker Takes Stand in El Paso…...