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Pearsall ISD Fires Teacher’s Aide for ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Student
Alizandra Berrelez worked as a paraprofessional at Pearsall Junior High.
TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only
COLLEGE STATION—Responding to a new state law, regents of the Texas A&M University System voted to...
Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
A now-former Lubbock teacher and coach is accused of sexually assaulting an underage student multiple times...
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
The Texas House has approved the “Woman and Child Protection Act,” a measure lawmakers say is aimed at cracking down on the growing flow of abortion-inducing drugs into the state. Unlike earlier pro-life laws that shuttered abortion facilities, House Bill 7 by State...
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
After years of failed attempts, the Texas House has finally passed Senate Bill 8, dubbed the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, following hours of heated debate. The legislation requires state agencies and political subdivisions to designate multiple-occupancy restrooms,...
Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
Jeremy Maxfield is accused of sexually assaulting an underage Lubbock ISD student in 2019 and a girl at his Amherst church in 2006.
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
With abortion facilities already shut down, pro-life lawmakers argue the next front in the battle is the online pipeline of chemical abortions.
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
Agencies and political subdivisions will face steep fines for violations.
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare
Texas will receive $100 million in federal funding each year for the next five years.
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.
Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions After Quorum Break
The legislation comes after Democrats fled the state earlier this month to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
Pearsall ISD Fires Teacher’s Aide for ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Student
Alizandra Berrelez worked as a paraprofessional at Pearsall Junior High.
TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only
COLLEGE STATION—Responding to a new state law, regents of the Texas A&M University System voted to...
Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes
A now-former Lubbock teacher and coach is accused of sexually assaulting an underage student multiple times...
Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline
The Texas House has approved the “Woman and Child Protection Act,” a measure lawmakers say is aimed at cracking down on the growing flow of abortion-inducing drugs into the state. Unlike earlier pro-life laws that shuttered abortion facilities, House Bill 7 by State...
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House
After years of failed attempts, the Texas House has finally passed Senate Bill 8, dubbed the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, following hours of heated debate. The legislation requires state agencies and political subdivisions to designate multiple-occupancy restrooms,...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Punishing Quorum Breakers
Gov. Greg Abbott announced an expansion of the ongoing special session agenda to include punishments for lawmakers who break quorum.
Texas House “GOP” Gives No Punishment To Quorum-Busting Dems
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: editor's note- After this Podcast, Dems came back to Texas and Texas House...
8.27.2025: Restoring A.G. Power
House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers… Houston Doctor Keeps Fighting Texas Medical Board...
8/26/25 Battling Election Fraud
- After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes to Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers - Gov. Abbott Adds...
John Cornyn: America First Senator or MAGA Fraud?!
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who...
AG Ken Paxton, Fighting To Protect Texas From Leftists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton!
Is Your HOA Out of Bounds?
HOAs wield a lot of power; is it time some of that is curtailed?
8.28.2025: Chinese spy at MD Anderson
Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson… House Advances Over-the-Counter...
Shaheen & Patterson Caught Red Handed
Today, we break down why Governor Abbott is having to fight to undo the damage that Matt Shaheen did to...