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Texas Lawmakers Look to Make Child Vaccine Exemptions Easier for Parents as Measles Outbreak Continues
Texas lawmakers passed a bill to simplify vaccine exemptions, sparking backlash from health advocates as the state faces its worst measles outbreak in over 20 years.
GOP Lawmaker Defends Legalizing 'Sawed-Off' Shotguns: 'We Just Don't Have That Kind of Gangland-Style Shooting These Days'
Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1596, a measure that removes short-barrel firearms, known as sawed-off shotguns, from the state's prohibited weapons list.
Mexican Singer Investigated Over Cartel Ties Cancels Texas Show, Says U.S. Visa Has Been Revoked
Mexican singer Julion Alvarez cancelled a show for tens of thousands of fans in Texas after the Trump administration allegedly revoked his visa
Officer at Texas ICE Facility Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Choking Handcuffed Detainee
A private security officer at a Texas immigrant detention center run by ICE has been charged for allegedly choking a handcuffed detainee
Texas Woman Spent Months in Prison for Having a Miscarriage in Restaurant Bathroom Before Her Charges Were Dismissed
A 33-year-old Texas woman was released from prison after she was charged with abusing a corpse following a miscarriage in a Whataburger bathroom stall.
Texas Poised to Receive Billions in Border Security Reimbursement Under GOP Bill
Texas could soon receive billions in federal reimbursements for border security expenses under a Republican-led bill that passed the U.S. House on Thursday.
Gulf Cartel Operative Caught With Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars While Speeding In Texas
Texas law enforcement agents caught a Gulf Cartel operative with more than $360,000 after stopping him for speeding
Undocumented Immigrants Accused of Crimes Face Same Bail Restrictions as Repeat Offenders Under Texas Bill Proposal
"Too many people have been murdered because of the broken bail system that we've had," said Governor Abbott of the legislation
Trump Admin Asks for More Time to Locate Venezuelan Man Reportedly Sent to CECOT After Judge Demands Answers
Widmer Agelviz-Sanguino was granted refugee status but detained upon arrival in Houston after authorities accused him of gang ties based on his tattoos.
Dozens More Migrants Convicted Of Trespassing On New Border Military Area In Texas
Dozens more migrants have been convicted of trespassing after entering a newly-declared military zone along the border. A federal judge recently dismissed such charges for other migrants
George Floyd Mural Destroyed in Houston is a Sign of a 'Project of Erasure,' Historian Says
A mural of George Floyd in Houston's Ennis art block was destroyed as a result of demolition, sparking concerns in the community about the erasure of history.
High-Speed Smuggling Chase Ends in Drowning at U.S.-Mexico Border
A human smuggling attempt ended in tragedy when a migrant drowned in the Rio Grande while fleeing Texas Department of Public Safety officers
Dem Lawmakers Condemn Reality Show for Citizenship Project: 'A Sick Idea'
New York Representative Jerry Nadler also resently expressed concerns about the show, stating that "human lives are not game show props"
Hired to Move Furniture, Houston Man Finds Box Containing Body of Missing Hispanic Contractor
What started as a simple moving job turned into a chilling discovery—and a murder investigation.
Former Democratic Lawmaker Mocked for Claiming Biden 'Failed This Country' as Users Point to His Own Losses: 'Read the Room'
Beto O'Rourke's criticism of Biden's short-lived 2024 election run failed to resonate on social media, where users pointed to his own failed campaign history.
CBP Seizes Over a Dozen Weapons, Ammo in Smuggling Attempt In Texas
CBP agents in Texas seized over a dozen weapons and ammo while inspecting a car that sought to enter Mexico
Ex-SpaceX Employees Plead for Elon Musk to 'Come Back' After Alleging Poor Management and Low Morale: 'Help Reignite the Spark'
Two former SpaceX technicians called out alleged dysfunction at the company's Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas — begging CEO Elon Musk to intervene.
Texas Democrats Push to Ban Ted Cruz From Attending Sporting Events After String of Losses Dubbed 'Cruz Curse'
Harris County Democrats have introduced a satirical resolution to ban Ted Cruz from attending Texas college playoff games.
Trump Admin Wants Supreme Court to Greenlight Alien Enemies Act To Deport More Venezuelans: 'Especially Dangerous To Maintain'
Officials say detainees tied to Venezuelan gang posed security risks in Texas detention center where migrants recently formed "SOS" plea.
Ted Cruz Raises 'Espionage' Concerns If Trump Were to Accept Luxury Plane From Qatar: 'Poses Significant Surveillance Problems'
Sen. Ted Cruz shared concerns regarding Qatar's proposed gift to President Donald Trump — a $400 million luxury jet — which included surveillance and espionage.
Texas Moves to Ban Land Purchases by 'Hostile' Nations Including Iran, Russia; Abbott Vows to Sign Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will sign SB 17, which bars land ownership by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — a move critics warn could fuel discrimination and overreach.
Abbott Says Texas Halted Construction of Muslim Residential Project. Developers Say It Hasn't Even Started.
The proposed EPIC City development has drawn political backlash, but backers say no formal plans have been filed and accuse officials of fueling "groundless" claims.
Mexican Mom Was Deported With Her American Children; Family Attorney Says They Were Deceived by ICE
Denisse Parra was deported to Mexico with her three children, two of whom are Americans. They say ICE promised her an asylum case and a work permit.
New Report Details Tense Hours Experienced by Migrants Nearly Deported to Libya: 'Very Scary'
A new report has revealed the extent of the ordeal experienced by 13 immigrants who were nearly deported to Libya on Wednesday
GOP Rep. Introduces Bill Seeking Death Penalty Eligibility For Migrants Who Commit Murder In The U.S.
Texas Rep. Morgan Luttrell has introduced a bill that would make migrants eligible for the death penalty if they commit murder in the U.S.
Musk Argued Being a 'Public Official' Should Make Public Meeting Addressing Neighbor Dispute Private: Report
Elon Musk attempted to make a public hearing private by invoking his political ties as officials were set to review a fence built without permits at his Texas mansion.
Over a Million Worth Of 'Hard Narcotics' Seized From Woman Trying To Cross Into Texas
CBP detailed it seized cocaine, meth and heroin from a couple trying to cross into Texas from Mexico
Man Tased At Texas Border Bridge Had Over 4,000 Rounds Of Ammunition, Authorities Say
Authorities tased a man who refused to comply with orders at the Bridge of the Americas. He was found to have 4,000 rounds of ammunition on him
Undocumented Immigrants Are Less Likely to Commit Crimes Than U.S.-Born Citizens: Report
Findings contrast sharply with statements made by political figures at recent events such as last year's Republican National Convention, where officials described a so-called surge in migrant crime
Migrant Taken To Texas Hospital To Give Birth is Now Facing 'Expedited' Deportation
DHS officers were posted outside the woman's room and refusing to let her speak to a lawyer, according to the Arizona Daily Star