FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesFederal Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz to Retire in June
Hayden Sparks8 mins ago
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas convinced Raul Ortiz to forestall his retirement to serve as chief of border patrol.
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Criminal JusticeFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesLos Zetas Cartel Criminals Sentenced to Decades in Prison at Plano Federal Courthouse
Hayden SparksNovember 21, 2022
A 43-year-old convicted felon from California and a 53-year-old convict from Mexico received decades-long prison sentences.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState HouseEight Candidates Compete in Purple Collin County Texas House District
Hayden SparksFebruary 23, 2022
House District 70 is currently represented by Rep. Scott Sanford, but the now-open seat was substantially redrawn during redistricting.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyFederalLocal NewsEl Paso Indian Tribe Spars With Texas at U.S. Supreme Court Over Electronic Bingo Devices
Hayden SparksFebruary 23, 2022
The court heard arguments in a case in which the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is seeking the right to regulate its own gambling activities.
87th LegislatureFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingBiden Administration Donated $6 Million Worth of Border Wall Supplies to Texas
Hayden SparksFebruary 16, 2022
The Texas Facilities Commission acquired the supplies from the U.S. government through a surplus federal property donation program.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesArizona Police Chief Nominated to Lead Customs and Border Protection Declines to Call Border Disaster a ‘Crisis’
Hayden SparksOctober 22, 2021
When the White House nominated him earlier this year, Chris Magnus was praised by the Biden administration as a “progressive police leader.”
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesAs Vice President Harris Warns Against Illegal Immigration, Senator Cornyn Criticizes Her Trip to Guatemala
Hayden SparksJune 9, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris warned individuals in Guatemala’s vicinity not to take the “dangerous trek” to the United States.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingSan Antonio Allows California-Based Petco to Keep Tax Incentives After Company Missed Required Jobs Target
Hayden SparksJune 7, 2021
A city official and Petco touted the company’s charitable contributions while one city councilman called it a “dangerous precedent.”
87th LegislatureFederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseSouthwest Border Apprehensions Break 20-Year Record in April, Border Patrol Reports
Hayden SparksMay 15, 2021
While enforcement encounters remained high in April, the number of encounters in Texas barely moved compared to March.
EnergyCalifornia Blackouts Highlight Contrast with Texas Energy, Provide Forewarning
Brad JohnsonSeptember 7, 2020
Last summer, Texans nearly experienced similar rolling blackouts to what Californians faced just a few weeks ago.
HealthcareStatewide News“Mitigation Efforts are Working,” Says Governor Abbott in Coronavirus Update
Brad JohnsonApril 6, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on the state's coronavirus situation and response on Monday.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesSupreme Court Ruling Allows President Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy to Continue
Sarah McConnellMarch 12, 2020
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy to continue while legal proceedings are underway.