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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FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesJudicialTexas Joins States Seeking Court Order to Continue Title 42 Illegal Immigrant Expulsions
Hayden SparksNovember 23, 2022
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the Biden administration to end the use of Title 42 for expulsions by December 21.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssues600,000 Illegal Immigrants Evaded Capture at Southern Border in Fiscal Year 2022, per Report
Hayden SparksOctober 12, 2022
Border guards encountered more illegal immigrants in Fiscal Year 2022 than in any year the federal government has recorded.
GunsJudicialU.S. Supreme Court Decision May Affect Texas Lawsuit Meant to Extend Handgun Carry to Adults Under 21
Brad JohnsonJune 27, 2022
Judge Mark Pittman has asked parties in a Texas concealed carry lawsuit to submit briefs about the effects of a new SCOTUS decision on their case.
Lone Star LifeTen Christmas Gift Ideas with Texas Ties
Daniel FriendDecember 13, 2021
With Christmas just around the corner, here are 10 Texas-themed gift ideas for your friends and family.
EnergyGlobal Oil and Natural Gas Shortage Sets the Table for Higher Prices Across the Board
Brad JohnsonOctober 12, 2021
While production tries to catch up to rising demand, the prices for Texas' most valuable commodities are jumping to levels not seen in years.
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.
Civil SocietyHealthcareStatewide NewsA Century Ago, the Spanish Flu Brought Familiar Challenges to Texas
Brad JohnsonApril 23, 2020
As our own pandemic spreads, Texans a century ago faced a similar fight against the Spanish Flu, but with far fewer tools at hand.
Civil SocietyLone Star LifeTexas HistoryToday in Texas History: Remembering the Alamo 184 Years Later
Sarah McConnellMarch 6, 2020
Almost two centuries have passed since the Battle of the Alamo, but Texans still honor those who gave their lives in the fight that galvanized the Texas Revolution.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTrump Administration Transfers $3.8 Billion from DOD for Border Wall Construction
Sarah McConnellFebruary 20, 2020
The Department of Defense approved the transfer of $3.8 billion from U.S. Navy and Air Force programs to be used for border wall construction instead.
FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsBREAKING: Abbott Announces Texas ‘Cannot Consent’ to Refugee Resettlement in 2020, Emphasizes Strains From Unsecured Border
Sarah McConnellJanuary 10, 2020
Governor Abbott has sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informing him of the state's decision to opt-out of the refugee resettlement program.
EnergyFederalStatewide NewsRick Perry Resigns as Secretary of Energy
Sarah McConnellOctober 17, 2019
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry notified President Trump of his resignation today, making him the second cabinet secretary to do so in less than a week.