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Celina ISD Lets Coach Resign After Locker Room Recording Scandal
Parents called on trustees to hold everyone accountable who knew about Moore Middle School Coach Caleb Elliott secretly recording boys.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden To Appeal Reprimand From Texas Medical Board
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden has announced plans to appeal the Texas Medical Board’s decision to issue a public...
US Supreme Court Could Remove Requirement for Racial Discrimination in Redistricting
Experts are predicting that the U.S. Supreme Court will dismantle an aspect of the Voting Rights Act that...
Head of Texas Racing Commission Steps Down
Without providing a reason for her departure, Texas Racing Commission Executive Director Amy Cook announced she is leaving at the end of the year. The change was disclosed at the commission's October 8 meeting. Plans for her replacement have not yet been made public....
Attorney General Investigates University of North Texas Over Left-Wing Extremism
This article has been updated with a statement from UNT. Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the University of North Texas because of its unsatisfactory handling of left-wing violence. Paxton called again for UNT President Harrison Keller to expel students...
US Supreme Court Could Remove Requirement for Racial Discrimination in Redistricting
The decision will have implications on Texas’ own redistricting case, which is ongoing.
Head of Texas Racing Commission Steps Down
An audit from 2024 revealed financial mismanagement, and lawmakers are set to consider abolishing the agency in 2029.
Attorney General Investigates University of North Texas Over Left-Wing Extremism
Ken Paxton is unsatisfied with UNT President Keller’s actions after a student celebrated Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Abbott Deploys National Guard Ahead of ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests in Austin
President Trump recently designated Antifa a domestic terrorist organization.
Court Orders Immediate Halt to Loving County ‘Takeover’ Scheme
Malcolm Tanner claimed on social media he plans to rename Loving County and replace local officials in the 2026 elections.
Backlash Prompts Houston-Area Waterpark To Cancel ‘All-Ages’ LGBT Event With Drag Performers
Following community backlash, Typhoon Texas Waterpark has canceled its agreement to host a “family-friendly” LGBT event in Katy.
Corpus Christi Struggles With Reduced Water Supply
A city councilman claims politicians were in on the price hike of a now-scrapped desalination plant contract.
Leander ISD Bus Monitor Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
Steven Lackey is charged with two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Celina ISD Lets Coach Resign After Locker Room Recording Scandal
Parents called on trustees to hold everyone accountable who knew about Moore Middle School Coach Caleb Elliott secretly recording boys.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden To Appeal Reprimand From Texas Medical Board
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden has announced plans to appeal the Texas Medical Board’s decision to issue a public...
US Supreme Court Could Remove Requirement for Racial Discrimination in Redistricting
Experts are predicting that the U.S. Supreme Court will dismantle an aspect of the Voting Rights Act that...
Head of Texas Racing Commission Steps Down
Without providing a reason for her departure, Texas Racing Commission Executive Director Amy Cook announced she is leaving at the end of the year. The change was disclosed at the commission's October 8 meeting. Plans for her replacement have not yet been made public....
Attorney General Investigates University of North Texas Over Left-Wing Extremism
This article has been updated with a statement from UNT. Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the University of North Texas because of its unsatisfactory handling of left-wing violence. Paxton called again for UNT President Harrison Keller to expel students...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Discord Under Investigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has expanded its investigation into the online chat platform Discord following reports that the platform was used by the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
10/15/25 The Alamo Goes Woke?
- Land Commissioner Calls for Accountability Over ‘Woke’ Alamo Social Media Post - Austin Democrat Gina...
The Restoration Of The U.S. Military
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: The national security brothers! Retired, Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer is a...
10.15.2025: Sharia compound referred for violations
Paxton Finds Securities Violations in EPIC City Project… Texas A&M Names DEI Proponent To Accreditation...
10/14/25 Proposed Islamic City Breaking the Law?
- Paxton Finds Securities Violations in EPIC City Project, Seeks Referral for Lawsuit - Texas A&M Sent...
10/16/25 ANTIFA Protests Headed to Austin
- Abbott Deploys National Guard Ahead of ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests in Austin - Court Orders Immediate...
Changes To The Texas Constitution
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the...
Local Governments and AI
Local governments are increasingly using AI to support their work, but as with any tool, it's only as good...
10.16.2025: Dishonoring the Alamo
Land Commissioner Calls for Accountability Over ‘Woke’ Alamo Messaging… Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa...