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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.
Texas Lottery Littered With Scandals This Year
In 2023, gambling expansion gained significant legislative traction. Then, in 2025, that expansionist agenda...
EXCLUSIVE: Paxton Backs Texas GOP, Opposes Secretary of State in Lawsuit To Close Primaries
Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined the Republican Party of Texas in its legal effort to close the...
Redistricting Trial Day 8: Texas Lawmakers Defend Process, Intent
EL PASO—On the eighth day of Texas’ ongoing high-profile redistricting trial, proceedings centered on the testimony of Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, an expert witness for the State, and two lawmakers in charge of the redistricting process. At issue is Texas’ latest...
Celina ISD Middle School Coach Faces New Child Porn Charge
UPDATED October 9. A Celina ISD coach arrested last week for secretly recording middle school students now faces a new charge of possessing child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as child pornography. William Caleb Elliott, 26, was arrested and charged with...
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.
Texas Lottery Littered With Scandals This Year
In 2023, gambling expansion gained significant legislative traction. Then, in 2025, that expansionist agenda...
EXCLUSIVE: Paxton Backs Texas GOP, Opposes Secretary of State in Lawsuit To Close Primaries
Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined the Republican Party of Texas in its legal effort to close the...
Redistricting Trial Day 8: Texas Lawmakers Defend Process, Intent
EL PASO—On the eighth day of Texas’ ongoing high-profile redistricting trial, proceedings centered on the testimony of Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, an expert witness for the State, and two lawmakers in charge of the redistricting process. At issue is Texas’ latest...
Celina ISD Middle School Coach Faces New Child Porn Charge
UPDATED October 9. A Celina ISD coach arrested last week for secretly recording middle school students now faces a new charge of possessing child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as child pornography. William Caleb Elliott, 26, was arrested and charged with...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Murder Suspect Granted Bond After Harris County Prosecutors Miss Deadline
An Afghan national accused of murder has been granted a personal recognizance bond after prosecutors failed to meet the deadline to indict him.
Glory Stealers
In all ages, government power draws egomaniacs and sycophants.
8.29.2025: Women’s Privacy Act Finally Passes
Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance… Senate Moves To Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions…...
8/28/25 A Ban on Fundraising
- Senate Moves to Ban Fundraising During Special Sessions After Quorum Break - Paxton Slams Texas Judicial...
AG Ken Paxton, Fighting To Protect Texas From Leftists
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton!
In Texas, Shouldn’t Victim’s Rights, Not Criminals Be The Focus?
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Breanna Morello is an Independent Journalist. She's the author of book,...
The Worst News
There is an unfortunate tendency to categorize news as either “good” or “bad.” In fact, when it comes to...
10.10.2025: Paxton Demands Closed Primary
Paxton Backs Texas GOP in Lawsuit To Close Primaries… Discord Investigation Expanded… UPDATE: Houston METRO...
10/9/25 MAJOR Development in Fight for Closed Primaries
- Paxton Backs Texas GOP, Opposes Secretary of State in Lawsuit to Close Primaries - Court of Criminal...