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Another IDEA School Admin Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Student
Shonterrich Johnson was an assistant principal at the IDEA Parmer Park charter school in Austin.
Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech
A Texas Tech University student was caught in a viral video mocking the assassination of conservative...
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
A first grade bilingual teacher in Splendora Independent School District is accused of sexually assaulting a...
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows announced they are forming joint select committees in the Texas Legislature to examine free speech and civil discourse in higher education, citing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as proof of an...
Abbott Signs Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’ in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signed legislation in Fairview aimed at tightening property protections in response to a controversial Islamic residential development proposed for Collin County. Abbott has framed the issue as “banning Sharia compounds,” though the...
Texas A&M Sociology Course Promotes Racial Division
Concepts explored include “microaggressions” and “Eurocentrism.”
DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies
At the center of the probe is the City of Austin’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Superintendent Defends HISD Record Before Houston City Council
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles defended his record and decisions as the state-appointed leader of the district.
Another Marfa ISD Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
Juan Martinez is the second Marfa teacher in two months arrested for sexual misconduct with a high school student.
Whitesboro Officials Say City Can Raise Property Taxes Despite New Law
City Council members plan to adopt a tax rate on September 29 that could increase homeowners’ tax bills by 61 percent.
Texas State To Remove LGBT Course Following Legislative Pushback
A university spokesperson says it will be removed from the course catalog shortly.
UNT Called Out for ‘Lack of Action’ Against Student Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Murder
In a letter, a student’s mother asks why UNT is not taking decisive action like Texas Tech and Texas State.
Round Rock ISD Defies Texas Law, Refuses To Display Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Round Rock ISD says it is waiting for guidance on the constitutionality of the new law before complying with it.
Another IDEA School Admin Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Student
Shonterrich Johnson was an assistant principal at the IDEA Parmer Park charter school in Austin.
Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination No Longer at Texas Tech
A Texas Tech University student was caught in a viral video mocking the assassination of conservative...
Splendora 1st-Grade Teacher Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
A first grade bilingual teacher in Splendora Independent School District is accused of sexually assaulting a...
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows announced they are forming joint select committees in the Texas Legislature to examine free speech and civil discourse in higher education, citing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as proof of an...
Abbott Signs Law He Says Will Ban ‘Sharia Compounds’ in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signed legislation in Fairview aimed at tightening property protections in response to a controversial Islamic residential development proposed for Collin County. Abbott has framed the issue as “banning Sharia compounds,” though the...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Will Democrats Break Quorum?
Texas Democrats are threatening to leave the state in an effort to block congressional redistricting.
8.20.2025: A&M hiding abortion documents
Trump Urges Swift Passage of 'One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map'… Activist Teachers Plot To Defy Texas’...
8/18/25 The Ten Commandments in Classrooms
- Do Not Comply: Activist Teachers Plot to Defy Texas’ New Ten Commandments Law - Trump Urges Swift Passage...
The Economy Is Poised To Take Off, If The Fed Gets Out Of The Way
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Stephen Moore is a prominent free-market economist and a distinguished...
8.19.2025: DEMs return.
House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout… Texas A.G. Investigates AI Chatbot Companies… Harris...
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...