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Harris County Sergeant Charged After Allegedly Harassing Teenage Girl
Ostin Urbina Jr. posted bond for just $20.
Paxton Seeks To Shut Down Beto O’Rourke’s Political Organization
Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated his legal fight against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, filing an...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce Major Actions To Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Gov. Greg Abbott, announced the USDA’s plans to invest...
UNT Regents Change Rules To Comply With New State Laws
Following an overhaul of higher education governance during the regular legislative session, the University of North Texas System Board of Regents amended its rules to reconstitute faculty senates across the system’s campuses and to adjust on-campus free speech...
New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
New documents have been filed in the lawsuit over a shocking case of in-school sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl by a popular Perryton coach that sent the child predator to prison for 30 years and ended the career of Amarillo’s police chief. On Thursday, the abuse...
Paxton Encourages School Districts To Put Prayer in the Classroom
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued guidance on prayer to school districts after a new law took effect on September 1.
Specialist: UT-MD Anderson Has Risky Connections With China
Questions were raised about funding sources for MD Anderson researchers.
Killeen ISD Employees On Leave Over ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct With Students
Two unnamed Aycock Middle School employees now under investigation are the latest district educators accused of misconduct.
Texas House Rejects Scaled-Back Property Tax Bill
If Senate Bill 10 had passed, it would not have lowered property tax bills.
Left-Wing Groups Sue Texas Over Ban on DEI, Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools
The law took effect on September 1.
SOURCES: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Dying in House
Despite strong support within the chamber, State Affairs Chairman Ken King is reportedly blocking it.
State Sen. Creighton Positioned to Become Texas Tech Chancellor
A lawmaker will now be tasked with implementing the law he wrote.
Waco ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Grooming 16-Year-Old Student
Jody Edwards was fired from Waco High School after his arrest for felony child grooming.
Harris County Sergeant Charged After Allegedly Harassing Teenage Girl
Ostin Urbina Jr. posted bond for just $20.
Paxton Seeks To Shut Down Beto O’Rourke’s Political Organization
Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated his legal fight against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, filing an...
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce Major Actions To Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Gov. Greg Abbott, announced the USDA’s plans to invest...
UNT Regents Change Rules To Comply With New State Laws
Following an overhaul of higher education governance during the regular legislative session, the University of North Texas System Board of Regents amended its rules to reconstitute faculty senates across the system’s campuses and to adjust on-campus free speech...
New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
New documents have been filed in the lawsuit over a shocking case of in-school sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl by a popular Perryton coach that sent the child predator to prison for 30 years and ended the career of Amarillo’s police chief. On Thursday, the abuse...
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
AG Paxton Challenges Schools
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pressuring two school districts to turn over documents proving they do not allow boys to compete in girls’ athletic programs.
5.20.2025: House passes bail reform.
House Votes To Crack Down on Bail for Violent Criminals… Paxton Announces Investigation Into US Masters...
5/19/25 A Taxpayer-Funded Paris Vacation?
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Requests $23K for Trip to France - East Texas Judge Accused of Making...
The Show Behind The Show, The Ugly & Changing Face Of Media
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris & Sean talk about the decline in corporate media and the rise of...
5.19.2025: Game over for the Lottery?
Texas Senate Unanimously Moves To Eliminate Lottery Commission Harris County Democrat Wants $23K for...
The Show Behind The Show, Male NFL Cheerleaders Edition
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Chris and Sean talk about Sean's new drone training, and an illegal alien who...
8.18.2025: Democrats might be back.
Second Special Session Starts Without a House Quorum… Audio Captures Gambling Exec Boasting About Rigged...
Real Texans: Don Huffines
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Michael Quinn Sullivan visits with former State Sen. Don Huffines...
8/15/25 Second Special Session Begins
-Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout -Texas Education Agency Releases...