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Prosper ISD JROTC Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Against Student
Staff Sergeant Michael Songy was the lead Junior ROTC instructor at Rock Hill High School.
ICE Arrests 9 Criminal Aliens, Detains 20 Workers in Houston-Area Sweep
Following a five-day enforcement operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests...
House Committee Weighs Education Spending Bill as School Choice Fight Looms
The Texas House Public Education Committee spent this week considering House Bill 2, a major school finance...
Former San Antonio Teacher Receives Probation for Improper Relationship With Student
A former Edgewood Independent School District teacher pled guilty to having an improper relationship with a female student and was sentenced to 10 years of probation. Miguel Nava Jr. was charged in January 2024 with distribution of harmful material to a minor and...
Abbott on Texas Lottery: Investigation Will Determine Next Steps
While Gov. Greg Abbott has declined to say whether the Texas Lottery should be shut down amid growing scrutiny, he says an ongoing investigation will determine what reforms—or prosecutions—may be necessary. Last month, Abbott called on the Texas Rangers to investigate...
NO MORE EXCUSES: Texas Set to End Schools’ ‘Sovereign Immunity’ in Sex Abuse Cases
The State Senate unanimously approved a House measure to hold school districts accountable for protecting students from sexual predators.
Legislation to Make Vaccine Manufacturers Liable Passes Senate
The measure is currently on its way to the governor’s desk.
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Ban on Most Firearm Red Flag Laws
House Democrats attempted and failed to gut the measure’s protections before lawmakers ultimately voted this week to approve it.
Houston Faces Lawsuit Over Continued Membership in Regional Planning Council
Voters approved Prop B in 2023, mandating that the city achieve proportional representation or leave the council.
Criminal Charges Filed After Houston Girl Alleges She Was Hit by Substitute Teacher at School
Aldine ISD has reportedly removed the teacher from the classroom.
Legislation to Bar Funding for Libraries That Host Drag Shows Dies in House
The proposal would have stripped libraries that host drag queen story hours of state funding for the following year.
Former East Texas Principal Indicted on Child Porn Charges
Chad Barrett was the principal of Hardin Junior High School at the time of his arrest.
Illegally in U.S. And Released, Now Tied to Deadly Jet Ski Crash
The tragic case involves illegal aliens from Venezuela who came across during the Biden administration.
Prosper ISD JROTC Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Against Student
Staff Sergeant Michael Songy was the lead Junior ROTC instructor at Rock Hill High School.
ICE Arrests 9 Criminal Aliens, Detains 20 Workers in Houston-Area Sweep
Following a five-day enforcement operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests...
House Committee Weighs Education Spending Bill as School Choice Fight Looms
The Texas House Public Education Committee spent this week considering House Bill 2, a major school finance...
Former San Antonio Teacher Receives Probation for Improper Relationship With Student
A former Edgewood Independent School District teacher pled guilty to having an improper relationship with a female student and was sentenced to 10 years of probation. Miguel Nava Jr. was charged in January 2024 with distribution of harmful material to a minor and...
Abbott on Texas Lottery: Investigation Will Determine Next Steps
While Gov. Greg Abbott has declined to say whether the Texas Lottery should be shut down amid growing scrutiny, he says an ongoing investigation will determine what reforms—or prosecutions—may be necessary. Last month, Abbott called on the Texas Rangers to investigate...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Unknown Children Buried on Texas Border!
“Another unspoken deadly consequence of open border policies: unidentified deceased children dumped into graves on Texas soil.” Read the heartbreaking article that sparked today's episode from The Kambree Show.
10/20/23 Houston, We Have a Problem (With Elections)
-A new report from the Secretary of State reveals numerous issues in Harris County elections.
-Texas National Guard places wire along the New Mexico border.
-New investigation shows educators admitting that they teach principles of the 1619 project.
S6, Ep. 25: Sometimes, You Just Need To Have Some Fun!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Jonathan Newar is the Co-Founder of Captain Experiences. It’s an online...
10.20.2023: Two legislators blamed for enabling Colony Ridge, and Greg Abbott’s school choice push is in danger
Paxton Names Legislators Who Made Colony Ridge Possible… Is School Choice in Peril?… ‘Multiple Failures’...
Woe Is Me!
Self-pity is a bottomless pit when we make our lives about ourselves. INTRO: In this week’s reflection,...
3.19.2025: House stalls transitioning ban?
Allegation: House Stalling Ban on Social Transitioning… University of Texas Bans Drag Shows on Campus…...
3/18/25 Texans Say No to Casinos
- Irving Residents Say ‘No’ to Las Vegas Sands’ Casino Gambling Plan - Allegation: House Stalling Ban on...
CENSORSHIP ALERT: Is Texas About to BAN Political Memes?
Freedom of speech is under attack in Texas as former disgraced Speaker of the House Rep. Dade Phelan files a...
U.S. Military On The Border, It’s About Time
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Retired Colonel John Mills is the former Director of Cybersecurity Policy,...