Special Reports
Lottery
Border Fight
Education
Texas Scorecard
Explore Texas state news, reporting, government data, investigations and citizen journalism that put citizens first.
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session
Special sessions can only be called by the governor on issues he chooses and can last up to 30 days at a time.
Interim UT Austin President Sides With ‘Shared Governance’
In an address this week, UT Austin’s new interim president expressed solidarity with the institution's...
Texas Senators Consider Empowering Residents to Sue Entities Pushing Abortion Pills
Texas senators on the State Affairs Committee have considered a measure that would allow residents to sue...
Man With ICE Detainer Accused of Practicing Dentistry Without a License in Houston
A Guatemalan national with an ICE detainer faces charges of practicing dentistry without a license and aggravated assault. Cesar Augusto Perez Mejia, also known as Willie Hernandez, is accused of breaking a woman’s teeth and jaw with pliers in his apartment. According...
Houston Bar Shooting Suspect Arrested, ICE Detainer Issued
A mass shooting at a Houston sports bar led to the arrest of Jose Miguel Briceno, a Venezuelan national now facing charges of aggravated assault. Briceno was arrested and issued a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer following a mass shooting early Sunday...
Former US Soldier Sentenced for Smuggling Illegals Into Texas
Enrique Jauregui is one of three soldiers arrested and convicted of smuggling illegal aliens into Texas.
Austin ISD To Reduce Headquarters Staff by Over 20 Percent
The move will help close a $110 million budget deficit.
Drug Prevention Groups, Sheriff’s Association Urge Gov. Abbott to Sign THC Ban
While marijuana industry lobbying groups are calling for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto the ban, other interest groups are pushing him to sign it into law.
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student
Medina ISD boys’ basketball coach Bradley Love was released from Kerr County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Abbott Backs Kelly Hancock as He Steps Into Comptroller Office
Current Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be leaving to take over as chancellor of Texas A&M next month.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Shakes up Leadership After Disastrous Legislative Session
The internal shakeup follows a bruising year for TLR, both politically and reputationally.
KP George Switches Parties as Legal Troubles Mount in Fort Bend County
George has switched to the Republican Party, shifting the balance of power on the county commissioners court.
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding For Texas Water Infrastructure
The two measures are intended to ensure Texas has enough water for the future.
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 21 Special Session
Special sessions can only be called by the governor on issues he chooses and can last up to 30 days at a time.
Interim UT Austin President Sides With ‘Shared Governance’
In an address this week, UT Austin’s new interim president expressed solidarity with the institution's...
Texas Senators Consider Empowering Residents to Sue Entities Pushing Abortion Pills
Texas senators on the State Affairs Committee have considered a measure that would allow residents to sue...
Man With ICE Detainer Accused of Practicing Dentistry Without a License in Houston
A Guatemalan national with an ICE detainer faces charges of practicing dentistry without a license and aggravated assault. Cesar Augusto Perez Mejia, also known as Willie Hernandez, is accused of breaking a woman’s teeth and jaw with pliers in his apartment. According...
Houston Bar Shooting Suspect Arrested, ICE Detainer Issued
A mass shooting at a Houston sports bar led to the arrest of Jose Miguel Briceno, a Venezuelan national now facing charges of aggravated assault. Briceno was arrested and issued a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer following a mass shooting early Sunday...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Planned Parenthood Tries to Register DEAD Voters
Less than a month away from the November election, the Texas GOP says they are receiving “numerous” reports of Planned Parenthood mailers attempting to register deceased voters. According to the Republican Party of Texas, “in one notable example from Harris County, the mailer was addressed to an individual who has been deceased for over 11 years.”
11/27/23 Back from Thanksgiving
https://youtu.be/Wtm6ObGbVmQ -What’s next for the Texas legislature? -A new investigative series...
The Show Behind The Show, Turkey Hangover Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about the Thanksgiving holiday and the idea of the...
11.27.2023: Democrats want Biden to fight Texas’ new border law
Democrats Want Biden To Fight Texas’ Border Law… McKinney ISD (Finally) Removes Sexually Explicit Books…...
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green Reacts To Biden’s Pro-China Policies
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene represents Georgia’s 14th congressional...
If You Don’t Laugh At Democrats, You’re Missing Out
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: AJ Rice is the CEO of Publius Public Relations. He is the Editor-in-chief of...
Is Your District Electioneering?
Some school districts have come under fire for using public resources to advocate for election contests.
4.10.2025: Teachers funding China?
Texas Teachers’ Retirement System Funded Chinese Firms… Proposal Would Require Healthcare Providers To...
4/9/25 Democrats Want to Gut the Death Penalty in Texas
- Texas Democrats Try Again to Gut Death Penalty - Texas House Overwhelmingly Rejects Motion To Remove...