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Coach in ‘Pass the Trash’ Controversy Resigns From Celina ISD
Wrestling coach Neil Phillips was hired by Celina after resigning from Melissa ISD amid misconduct allegations.
City of Dallas Sued for Enforcing 89 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
Local residents are suing the City of Dallas for enforcing 89 ordinances that the City itself admitted are...
Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement
This article has been updated since publication to include comment from the City of Elgin. Gov. Greg Abbott...
Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project
Originally intended to be a regional grid-strengthening plan, the new statewide transmission line project will burden Texas’ energy prices for years to come—without legislative or public consent. The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) sent a letter to the Public...
Unnamed IDEA Charter School Teacher Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct
A Houston charter school teacher is under investigation after a 13-year-old female student accused the now-former educator of inappropriate touching and sending her lewd social media messages. According to a search warrant reviewed by ABC 13, the 28-year-old...
Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions in Questionable Payments at Texas Southern University
The audit has led Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to call for an investigation by the Texas Rangers.
Paxton Sues ‘Radical Open-Borders Group’ Over Alleged Illegal Voter-Registration Scheme
JOLT Initiative is being accused of violating state election code.
Mount Pleasant Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student
JaQuaven Rogers was a special education teacher’s aide at Wallace Middle School but has since been fired.
Abbott Pledges To ‘Drive a Stake Through’ Property Tax Hikes in Fourth-Term Bid
If Greg Abbott wins again, he would be on track to become the longest-serving governor in Texas history.
Florida’s ‘Chinese Land Ban’ Upheld in Federal Court: A Good Sign for Texas
A lawsuit against Texas’ Foreign Land Ban is currently before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Killeen Band Director Resigns After Police Find ‘Inappropriate’ Photos
Tyler Claycomb was an associate band director at Harker Heights High School in Killeen ISD.
Hood County Sheriff Arrests Man for Social Media Posts
The man’s defense attorney said he has never seen anyone arrested for “posting a meme.”
Celina ISD Coach Faces Third Arrest as More Families Join Lawsuit
A dozen families are now part of the original lawsuit against the district and Caleb Elliott, who faces a new felony charge of sexual performance by a child.
Coach in ‘Pass the Trash’ Controversy Resigns From Celina ISD
Wrestling coach Neil Phillips was hired by Celina after resigning from Melissa ISD amid misconduct allegations.
City of Dallas Sued for Enforcing 89 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
Local residents are suing the City of Dallas for enforcing 89 ordinances that the City itself admitted are...
Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement
This article has been updated since publication to include comment from the City of Elgin. Gov. Greg Abbott...
Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project
Originally intended to be a regional grid-strengthening plan, the new statewide transmission line project will burden Texas’ energy prices for years to come—without legislative or public consent. The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) sent a letter to the Public...
Unnamed IDEA Charter School Teacher Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct
A Houston charter school teacher is under investigation after a 13-year-old female student accused the now-former educator of inappropriate touching and sending her lewd social media messages. According to a search warrant reviewed by ABC 13, the 28-year-old...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
Feds Drop Investigation into EPIC City
The DOJ has stopped its investigation into a proposed Islamic compound outside of Dallas.
9.2.2025: Tax-funded lobbying ban dying in House
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Dying in House… Groups Sue Texas Over Ban on DEI, Gender Ideology in K-12...
The Show Behind The Show, Make Parents “PARENTS” again Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean tackle the age-old question of proper parenting. Chis also...
9.1.2025: New congressional map becomes law
Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law… Harris County Approves Nearly $470K for Gay...
Real Texans: Mayes Middleton
In this week’s edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with State Sen. Mayes Middleton about...
To Go Down Fighting, Faithfully
Almost by definition, the stories of great battles are the stories of soldiers specifically trained to carry...
10/30/25 Texas Judges Can Refuse to Officiate Same-sex Weddings
- Texas Supreme Court Allows Judges To Refuse Officiating Same-Sex Weddings - Comptroller Halts New HUB...
Press Freedom, The War Dept. & MTV…Somehow I Tie It All Together!
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Sean Spicer is the former press Secretary for President Trump. He’s a Captain...
Calling Out The “Not-So-Super” PACS
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Congressman Wesley Hunt represents the 38th Congressional district in the...