Spats among Texas Republican lawmakers and leaders are routine. But now the disputes mirror the national…
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Short-term fate of Texas’ controversial immigration law could come down to a George W. Bush nominee
By Devan Cole, Tierney Sneed and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
US Appeals Court Weighing Fate of Texas Border Enforcement Law
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday began hearing arguments on…
Supreme Court lets Texas detain and deport migrants under SB4
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to allow Texas enforce its state law to arrest undocumented…
Abbott speaks out as controversial border law halted again
Likely the court will take up the law again.
The latest in the border battle between Texas and the Biden administration
The Supreme Court on Monday further delayed implementation of Texas’ SB4. Read More
How Texas may craft policy for artificial intelligence usage
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The hottest topic discussed at this year’s South by Southwest had to…
Migrant caught at border admitted terrorist plans to ‘make a bomb’ in US: report
A Lebanese migrant who was caught trying to sneak across the border near El Paso,…
Self-Identified Hezbollah Terrorist Who Wanted to ‘Make a Bomb’ Caught by Border Patrol in Texas
During an interrogation, the Lebanese migrant reportedly said that his training with Hezbollah focused on…
SCOTUS decision on SB 4, sweeping Texas border security law, could come by Monday
A decision from the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of Texas’ polarizing border security law,…
Matt Rinaldi won’t seek reelection as Texas Republican Party chair
Matt Rinaldi, leader of the Texas Republican Party, said Friday he would not seek another term…
Texas bused 100,000 immigrants to sanctuary cities, including NYC and Chicago
Gov. Greg Abbott touted the state’s accomplishment of busing more than 100,000 immigrants from the…
Texas sues Colony Ridge development for fraudulent real estate practi…
Residents of the Houston-area development, who were maligned by Republicans last year, have complained about the…
Texas counties changing national conversation on border crisis as invasion
(The Center Square) – Three years ago this April, a small border county took a…
Gun Rights Groups Back Texas’ Invasion Defense at Mexican Border
Gun rights groups have come to the aid of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in urging…
Another lawsuit challenges Texas’ SB4 immigration law
Another civil rights organization has filed a lawsuit challenging Texas’ controversial new immigration law SB4…
New federal court rule could block Texas AG Ken Paxton, others from “judge shopping”
Paxton has repeatedly turned to single-judge divisions to block the Biden administration…
It Never Ends: U.S. Preparing for Migratory Invasion From Haiti, Pentagon Warns
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U.S. Supreme Court extends its block on Texas’ ‘show me your papers’ law
The court’s original stay was set to expire Wednesday. Now it extends until March 18.
GOP Targets Sanctuary Cities With New Bills in Wake of Laken Riley’s Tragic Death
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Governor Abbott Hosts Australian Ambassador Rudd, German Minister Hoffmeister-Kraut In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday met with the Australian Ambassador to the United States Dr. Kevin Rudd…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott slams President Biden’s SOTU address
Abbott criticized the bipartisan border bill Read More
National Guard soldiers and Border Patrol agent killed in Texas helicopter crash are identified
Authorities have released the names of the two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol…
Greg Abbott gets scathing rebuke from largest Texas newspaper: “Disturbing”
The Houston Chronicle rebuked the governor’s school voucher program on Sunday following Super Tuesday’s results.
State of Texas: Election results redraw battle lines for school choice
Gov. Abbott knocks out Republicans in war for education priorities
Texas AG Ken Paxton Secures Court Injunction Against Biden’s Border Wall Fund Redirection
Texas AG Ken Paxton won a court case preventing the Biden administration from redirecting funds…
2 soldiers, 1 Border Patrol agent killed in helicopter crash in South Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three people — two soldiers and one U.S. Border Patrol…
Will Texas get more aggressive on the border after governor-backed challengers shine?
Tuesday was a super day for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who saw a good chuck of…
Sen. Cornyn Previews the President’s State of the Union Address
“President Biden will deliver his third, perhaps final, State of the Union address tonight. Obviously,…
Rule of law lost to the rule of Trump in the Texas GOP primary (Editorial)
By voting out a slew of incumbent judges and lawmakers, Republican voters indicated that…
Migrant advocacy group ‘Witness at the Border’ plans two-week vigil in Eagle Pass
A grassroots organization that advocates for asylum rights and has held several events in the…
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan trails in early primary voting returns
Phelan slightly trailed GOP challenger David Covey in early voting, though neither candidate had the majority…
Trump, Biden win Texas primaries
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are almost certain to win their parties’…
Migration: Texas Vows To Protect Itself Against Invasion at Border
Supreme Court halts new state immigration law pending ruling on constitutionality
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to block Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants
The Justice Department has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a new Texas law that…
State Representative election results for Texas March Primary on March 5, 2024
Voters across Texas headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they will nominate in…
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants
The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a Texas law that allowed state law enforcement…
Texas’ lone sugar mill closes, underscoring Mexico’s water debt to US
The closure of a 51-year-old sugar mill plant on the South Texas border is because…
Texas building military base to house thousands of National Guard members at border
AUSTIN, Texas — The Lone Star state is underway with its latest effort to boost…
Ken Paxton is throwing support behind Texas primary challengers to oust political rivals on Super Tuesday
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton‘s recent endorsements demonstrate his desire to upturn Super Tuesday elections against…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. Now he wants Super Tuesday revenge on his foes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment, and now he wants political revenge
Central Texas fire crews help fight million-acre Panhandle fire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas A&M Forest Service reported that the “Smokehouse Creek” fire in…
State lawmaker undergoing IVF calls on Texas to protect the procedure
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A Democratic state representative currently undergoing fertility treatment is calling on Texas…
Governor Abbott Hosts 45th President Donald J. Trump For A Border Security Briefing In Eagle Pass
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted 45th President Donald J. Trump for a border security briefing with…
Texas Sen. John Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed Mitch McConnell begins in the Senate
Cornyn, who served as McConnell’s No. 2 in leadership before he was term-limited out of the…
Biden, Trump in Texas today for dueling campaign rallies at the border
President Joe Biden is set to land in Brownsville this afternoon while former President…
Biden’s border trip will be missing one key thing… MIGRANTS
Piles of trash and miles of fencing will greet President Joe Biden when he arrives…
Border Patrol finds five migrant kids with paper with NY addresses
Texas border patrol agents recovered five unaccompanied migrant children holding notes with addresses in New…
In first-of-its-kind collaboration, Mexican firefighters will train across border in South Texas
The South Texas city of McAllen is offering to train firefighters from Mexico north of…
Invasive species can have devastating impact in Texas, forest service says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lone Star State has a lot of invasive species that can…
US Supreme Court to weigh Florida, Texas laws constraining social media companies
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday was…
The Human Toll of Greg Abbott’s War at the Border
A dispatch from Eagle Pass, where the Texas governor has amped up the cruelty toward…
State of Texas: Ruling sparks Paxton’s push to oust conservative judges on Court of Criminal Appeals
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is not on the March Primary ballot,…
Border agents seize around 6.5 tons of meth at port in Texas; largest bust ever at a port entry
The seizure was estimated to be worth about $117 million, according to officials. Read More …
Texas border sheriff warns migrant pursuits have become ‘extremely dangerous’ for community
Terrell County, Texas Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland on how border communities are directly impacted by the ongoing…
Border patrol agents seize over 13,000 pounds of meth in record drug bust
The agency says it’s the largest meth seizure recorded at a port of entry and…
Texas lawmakers plan to amend CROWN Act after court ruling in favor of Barbers Hill ISD
A Houston-area judge ruled Thursday that Barbers Hill ISD’s policy restricting hair length for boys, which…
Texas Upholds Constitutional Right To Defend Itself From Invasion
Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal…
Majority of Texas Hispanics support building border wall, sending troops to border
(The Center Square) – A majority of Hispanic Texas voters support Gov. Greg Abbott building…
‘Civil war’ narrative is false, Texas officials, Border Patrol union say
(The Center Square) – A narrative that a “civil war” or “cold war” between federal…
Fewer migrants are crossing into Texas. Gov. Abbott is claiming credit.
Illegal border crossings into the United States have fallen 50 percent since the end of…
Customs agents seize more than 6 tons of methamphetamine at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized over six tons of methamphetamine at the Eagle…
State Guard members to join Florida National Guard at Texas southern border
State Rep. Mike Giallombardo announced to WINK News exclusively of Governor DeSantis’ direct order to…
Abbott’s Border Military Base Could Cost Texans $500 Million
Last Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference in Eagle Pass, the border…
Missouri National Guard, Highway Patrol set to help at border with Texas’ Operation Lone Star
Gov. Mike Parson announced the activation of roughly 200 troops who will be deployed in…
White House Calmly Announces Action at the Border, Undercuts Years of Media Excuses
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West Virginia Senate passes resolution in support of Texas Border protection
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF)- Members of the West Virginia State Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution in…
Texas Republicans Clinch Statewide Victories Despite Democratic Push as Bexar County Sheds GOP Judicial Candidates
Texas Republicans maintained their political dominance statewide, while Bexar County saw a Democratic shift in judicial…
Texas to build military base on Mexico border amid migration crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the military facility will be able to accommodate some 300…
Rose Benavidez Seeks Re-Election to Continue Advocacy for Education and Economic Growth in South Texas
With a passionate commitment to the revolutionary power of education and a deep-rooted dedication to…
Texas Gov. Abbott announces border camps for National Guard troops
Federal law says the U.S. government controls immigration, but recently the state of Texas has…
Texas Governor Announces New Military Base Camp on Border
The base for up to 2,300 soldiers will establish a significant state law enforcement infrastructure…
Gov. Abbott announces Texas Military Dept. building base camp in Eagle Pass
EAGLE PASS, Texas (KXAN) — Construction is underway for a “base camp” that will house…
New Hampshire lawmakers approve sending 15 National Guard members to Texas
New Hampshire lawmakers have approved Republican Gov. Chris Sununu’s request to send 15 National Guard…
To trace the origins of busing migrants to Chicago, start with Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz
The Chicago Sun-Times spoke with some of the key decision-makers in Illinois and Texas about…
Twelve States Now Aiding Texas in Border Battle | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
More states are joining Texas’ effort to secure the southern border. 12 Governors have now…
Joe Biden gets respite from border crisis at the start of 2024
Authorities say migrant arrests fell by half in January from the all-time high set in…
Kemp sending Georgia National Guard troops to Texas border
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that he will send additional Georgia National Guard troops to…
Pioneer or ‘guinea pig?’ Central Texas highway testing tech for driverless trucks
AUSTIN (KXAN) – There’s a decent chance you’ve traveled next to a self-driving 18-wheeler on…
The Best Way for Many Texas Democrats to Make Their Voices Heard? Vote in the Republican Primary.
Most November elections in the state are meaningless. But primaries present liberals an opportunity to exert…
Gov. Kemp sending National Guardsmen to Texas border
Gov. Kemp said the situation at the border requires a “national solution.” Read More …
Could Alaska National Guard troops be sent to the Texas border?
It will cost Alaska about $1 million to send 100 of Alaska’s National Guard troops…
Border Crisis: Texas takes over small island
The Texas Land Commissioner says the state has successfully blocked cartels from a small island…
Illegal immigration shifts away from Texas after Abbott locks down border: Data
AUSTIN, Texas — Claims by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) that Texas’s border security initiative has…
Greg Abbott increases razor wire at Texas border
The Texas governor said he will deploy more National Guard troops and install more razor…
Gov. Cox backs Texas in ongoing border security dispute with Biden administration
National Guard soldiers guard Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Sunday Feb. 4, 2024.…
Texas History Minute — Smith
It often takes courage to stand up for a principle. Because of people who do, the…
CBP officers seize more than $9 million in meth at World Trade Bridge in Laredo
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State of Texas: Border visits fuel frustrations over policy failures
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Governor Greg Abbott led two high-profile delegations to Eagle Pass, Texas in…
Louisiana plans to deploy 150 National Guard troops to southern border amid surge in illegal immigrants
Louisiana plans to deploy National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border in Texas amid surge in…
Russian Misinformation Escalates Texas Border Fight
Data obtained by Wired shows that Russia’s massive online disinformation resources are being deployed to escalate…
Indiana National Guard deployed to Texas border to help with security
After a request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb deployed 50 Hoosier Guardsman to the…