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Little Elm ISD Custodian Jailed for Sexually Abusing Elementary Student
District officials said they received serious reports of “inappropriate interactions” between Eric Landaverde and three Brent Elementary students.

Citizens Call On Lawmakers To Protect Texas Land From Hostile Foreign Nations
In the Senate Committee on State Affairs, senators considered legislation that would protect Texas land from...

Fort Cavazos Orders Investigation Into Incident at Killeen ISD School, Parents Speak Up
Fort Cavazos' commanding general has referred an incident at Meadows Elementary School to U.S. Army...

House Lawmaker Seeks to Codify Ban on Race-based Scholarships
A new measure seeks to stop higher education institutions from awarding financial assistance to students based on race or sex. House Bill 3559 by State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) aims to prohibit race-exclusionary scholarships and would end the advertisement...

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 of nine individuals in the Houston area for sex offenses and violent crimes. ICE detained 20 others at a Spring manufacturing plant for immigration violations....

Analysis: Does IGT Have Insiders at the Texas Lottery Commission?
The Texas Lottery is a captured institution in need of inspectors.

Former Stockdale ISD Teacher Indicted for Student Sex Crimes, Cover-up
High school teacher Peter Leach resigned in February and is now facing four felony charges.

With Democrats Holding Out, Bail Reform Push Collapses in Texas House
Speculation is growing regarding a potential special session to address the issue.

Patrick Says THC Ban Is a Fight To Save a Generation
A ban on THC products has been sent to the governor and awaits his signature.

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.

Little Elm ISD Custodian Jailed for Sexually Abusing Elementary Student
District officials said they received serious reports of “inappropriate interactions” between Eric Landaverde and three Brent Elementary students.

Citizens Call On Lawmakers To Protect Texas Land From Hostile Foreign Nations
In the Senate Committee on State Affairs, senators considered legislation that would protect Texas land from...

Fort Cavazos Orders Investigation Into Incident at Killeen ISD School, Parents Speak Up
Fort Cavazos' commanding general has referred an incident at Meadows Elementary School to U.S. Army...

House Lawmaker Seeks to Codify Ban on Race-based Scholarships
A new measure seeks to stop higher education institutions from awarding financial assistance to students based on race or sex. House Bill 3559 by State Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) aims to prohibit race-exclusionary scholarships and would end the advertisement...

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 of nine individuals in the Houston area for sex offenses and violent crimes. ICE detained 20 others at a Spring manufacturing plant for immigration violations....
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
More North Texas Teachers Accused of Sexual Assault of Students. Lord Help Us.
Just when you think it can't get worse, more teachers have been charged with sexual assault! Click here to read the article that has Kambree so charged up today.

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,...

10/19/23 The Two Lawmakers Responsible for Colony Ridge
-Attorney General Ken Paxton says legislation from Ernest Bailes and Robert Nichols is to blame for massive illegal alien housing development
-Is the Texas Legislature headed to a fourth special session?
-US Customs and Border Protection seizes $11 Million worth of illegal narcotics

S6, Ep 24: Dr. Robert Malone, Senator Rand Paul and His Eminence, Dr. Fauci
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Dr. Robert Malone, is an internationally recognized scientist in virology and...

Meet A Major Social Media Influencer
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Elon Musk tells X users that they are the media now. One of the most...

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...