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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.
Commerce Elementary Teacher Resigns Over ‘Incident’ With Student
Police are investigating an unnamed elementary school teacher in Commerce Independent School District who...
State Rep. Calls for Investigation of UT-Austin Student Group
A state representative is calling for an investigation of a UT-Austin student group. “For those searching...
Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of Charlie Kirk Shooting
This article has been updated since publication. A recording shows a University of North Texas student speaking out against those celebrating the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The student’s story has caught widespread attention, including from a state lawmaker who has...
DOJ Releases Guidance To Protect Parental Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the Civil Rights Division will help uphold parental rights in America’s educational system by watching for violations. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi explained that the direction is a response to parents having been...
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.
Texas State Expels Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The student pantomimed Kirk’s death.
Is the Texas Ethics Commission’s Very Existence a Threat to Texans?
The TEC has a history of targeting “the little guy,” but even a former legislator is no match for the commission’s power.
Fired Texas State Professor To Sue University
The challenge comes one week after a recording showed Dr. Tom Alter called for the overthrow of the U.S. government.
Another Kemp ISD Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct
Anthony Trahan is the second Kemp High School teacher arrested this year for sex crimes involving a student.
Texas Launches New Office To Cut Red Tape
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced Jerome Greener will lead Texas’ new DOGE-style agency.
Texas Education Agency Investigates Teachers’ Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination
More than 200 Texas teachers from government-run schools are currently under investigation.
Feds Detain Man at Texas Border Sought for Indecency With a Child
This was the second man detained for a sexual offense against a child in less than a week.
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.
Commerce Elementary Teacher Resigns Over ‘Incident’ With Student
Police are investigating an unnamed elementary school teacher in Commerce Independent School District who...
State Rep. Calls for Investigation of UT-Austin Student Group
A state representative is calling for an investigation of a UT-Austin student group. “For those searching...
Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of Charlie Kirk Shooting
This article has been updated since publication. A recording shows a University of North Texas student speaking out against those celebrating the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The student’s story has caught widespread attention, including from a state lawmaker who has...
DOJ Releases Guidance To Protect Parental Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the Civil Rights Division will help uphold parental rights in America’s educational system by watching for violations. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi explained that the direction is a response to parents having been...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Man Charged in North Texas ICE Attack Previously Arrested at Austin Protests
Benjamin Song, who was charged in the recent July 4 attack on law enforcement officers outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, was previously arrested during the August 2020 protests in Austin.
The Show Behind The Show, Male NFL Cheerleaders Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about Sean's new drone training, and an illegal alien who...
8.18.2025: Democrats might be back.
Second Special Session Starts Without a House Quorum… Audio Captures Gambling Exec Boasting About Rigged...
Real Texans: Don Huffines
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with former State Sen. Don Huffines...
8/15/25 Second Special Session Begins
-Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout -Texas Education Agency Releases...
The Big Beautiful Map In TEXAS
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Erin Anderson is a Senior Journalist for Texas Scorecard. She's based in DFW...
9.12.2025: Pressure builds on A&M president
Patrick Questions Welsh’s Future at Texas A&M… School Trainer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student...
Picking the Right Side
This horrible week has shown us that there are two sides. They share nothing in common. Anyone who...
9/11/25 Texas Remembers Charlie Kirk
- Texans Mourn Assassination of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk - Lt. Gov. Patrick Questions Welsh’s...