Texas
A new FCC rule will cap phone and video calls made by inmates in the state of Texas at 5 cents a minute
The new caps set by the FCC are based on jail size, with lower ceilings at larger jails and prisons
Texas Attorney General sues Biden administration over federal confidential contraception program
The Title X federal program allows patients to obtain contraceptives confidentially regardless of age, immigration status or income
Border Patrol warns relatives of migrants to not send them funds to make the journey as deaths soar
A border sector in El Paso, largely used by smugglers, has already seen 140 deaths nine months into this fiscal year. It compares to 149 in all of FY 2023
A Texas woman jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed with her lawsuit, says a federal judge
Under Texas law, women who seek abortion are exempt from facing any criminal charges
Former Uvalde officer pleads not guilty to criminal charges over botched response to shooting
Adrián González was indicted for police's botched response to the shooting. Former police chief Pete Arredondo had also pleaded not guilty
US Soldier gunned down leaving Texas bar allegedly by fellow trooper over 'breaking the rules'
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged. The incident took place last Sunday
'These children are dying': Family of murdered Texas teen say they feel 'different' kind of anger
Abraham Choukair was killed in a shooting last Saturday. Police continues to hunt for the suspect
Chris Brown is being accused of brutally beating four concert goers in Texas and faces a $50 million lawsuit
The four men alleged that Brown "participated in and directed" the violence and that they all underwent medical treatment as a result
Texas' Abbot orders 'triple-strand' razor wire along the border as he criticizes Kamala Harris' record
The governor had said in a previous post he would consider such an action after Joe Biden's withdrawal and endorsement of "Border Czar" Harris
El Paso is asking Texas for millions of dollars to cover cost of jailing migrants
Authorities have been cracking down on unlawful immigration as part of the state's Operation Lone Star
Texas GOP lawmakers denounce Kamala Harris' likely nomination over her handling of immigration
As Harris steps up to be the Democratic nominee, GOP lawmakers are calling her the "border czar," a nickname that does not entail her actual immigration role
Texas dad of two who died in police custody was unarmed, 'just asked for help', family says in lawsuit
The lawsuit claims police officers used excessive force and paramedics failed to provide proper medical care
Heat Caused A Third Of Hurricane Beryl Deaths In Texas
Deaths due to heatwaves are becoming more common, and this shows how different types of environmental disasters can easily overlap. The deaths highlight how poorly prepared Texas is for extreme weather events.
Why a growing number of Florida Latinos are supporting Trump's hardline stance on immigration
Latino voters trust Trump more than Biden on issues like immigration, a survey from Equis Research has shown
Saharan Air Layer projected to impact certain parts of the United States, weather experts say
The big layer of dust is slowing down the formation of new hurricanes and tropical storms, but it can also create health issues for the population
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to continue busing migrants to northern cities at RNC
The Republican governor reiterated his support for Donald Trump while bashing President Biden's immigration policies
'Almost Like Mummies': Shocked Texas cops find badly decomposed bodies inside 18-wheeler
Police believe the two people were living inside the truck. The cause of death is not yet clear
The Supreme Court halted Ruben Gutiérrez's execution at the last minute; what happens now?
The future of the case depends on whether the highest court in the country grants what's called a writ of certiorari
Texas woman who didn't want to get caught cheating hired robbers to steal the evidence, cops say
The failed plot resulted in four arrests, authorities said
Despite ruling deeming his efforts "unenforceable", Texas AG revives goal to close migrant shelter
Ken Paxton alleges the shelter network Annunciation House aids illegal migration by "operating a stash house"
Supreme Court grants death row inmate Ruben Gutiérrez a stay minutes before his execution
Gutiérrez was set to be executed for the 1998 murder of an 85-year-old woman. The Supreme Court granted the application "pending the disposition of the petition for a writ of certiorari"
Laredo mayor says passenger train lines to Mexican border cities will boost tourism, security
New Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, revealed plans to boost Mexico's rail network with around 1,850 miles of new track
Hundreds of thousands of Texas residents are still without power a week after Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl may have caused up to $32bn worth of damages and losses in the United States
Texas sheriff buys pepper ball and tear gas launchers to deter migrants from crossing the border
Kinney County sheriff Brad Coe said the weapons would be used if migrants seek to rush ports of entry
Texas death row inmate one day away from execution loses last-minute bid to save his life
The 57-year-old is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday. He was convicted in 1999 of murdering a woman in her trailer
Latina Republicans distance themselves from the "toxic" issue of abortion ahead of 2024 elections
The trend is part of a national effort from Republicans to avoid abortion following the controversial 2022 SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Texas judges prevent Biden administration from enforcing protections for LGBTQ+ students
Governor Greg Abbott had already directed the Texas Education Agency to disregard the changes to Title IX
Activists raise alarms about increased dangers for migrants after large rescue in Texas
Advocates claim that new, tougher deterrence measures are leading them to take more dangerous routes. Officials say smugglers deceive migrants about the perils
Residents of a Texan town say bitcoin mining threatens to crash its power grid
A 300-megawatt facility has altered the lives of several Granbury residents, who also complain about the noise it makes
Millions continue without power in Texas amid scorching heat as Beryl leaves behind a devastating trail
Restoring electricity across the state could take days or even weeks, a dangerous scenario as temperatures hit triple digits