Hardline Republican Jim Jordan to Push Bid for US House Speaker

By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hardline Republican Jim Jordan is set to take his sputtering…

Speaker Phelan aims to defend House coalition against outside PAC, political rivals

In a rare, lengthy sit down interview, NBC 5 found Speaker of the House Dade Phelan…

Migrants allegedly attack Texas National Guard member along border in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A pair of Venezuelan migrants allegedly assaulted a member of…

Eagle Pass bridge 1 reopens for vehicle processing: Border security measures ramp up

EAGLE PASS, Texas -According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officials will resume vehicle…

Speaker Phelan aims to defend Texas House coalition against outside PAC, political rivals

In a rare, lengthy sit down interview, NBC 5 found Speaker of the House Dade Phelan…

For American Evangelicals Who Back Israel, ‘Neutrality Isn’t an Option’

Conservative Christians’ strong connection to Israel forms the backbone of Republican support, and is tied to…

US Customs confirms 4th Iranian ‘special interest alien’ apprehended this month in Eagle Pass, Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended an Iranian man in his 40s on Sunday morning…

Texas Senate advances bill that allows state police to arrest illegals at border – Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound

The Texas Senate advanced two immigration-related bills on Thursday evening, one of which would allow state…

Texas Senate passes key border security bills with increased penalties and bipartisan support

The Texas Senate passed two key border security bills in line with the priorities outlined in…

Jim Jordan wins House GOP’s nomination for speaker, but deep divisions remain

 

Advocates mobilizing opposition against Texas border security bills

Migrant advocates mobilize to influence lawmakers as the Texas Legislature votes on border security bills during…

Letters to the editor for Sunday, October 15, 2023

Our readers share their opinions on a variety of topics  

Is the Texas Legislature bucking tradition and now taking political cues from Washington?

The Republican infighting that is crippling Congress is finding its way to Texas as the latest…

US Senate candidate Colin Allred wants to work for all Texans

“My opponent has not addressed the real issues that folks in the Panhandle and across our…

Texas Senate moves border bill that allows state police to arrest migrants at U.S.-Mexico border

Two immigration bills advanced in the Senate on Thursday evening. A bill that would increase the…

Venezuelan migrants attack, injure Texas National Guard member: officials

Venezuelan migrants attacked and injured a Texas National Guard member this week, Texas Department of Public…

Louisiana Republicans face first test in effort to flip governor’s office

Republicans’ efforts to win control of the Louisiana governor’s office face a first test Saturday in…

A Trump-appointed federal judge just ruled a Texas county violated the Voting Rights Act

Galveston could have lost its sole Black commissioner.  

Texas Senate passes key border security bills with bipartisan support

(The Center Square) – The Texas Senate passed two key border security bills in line with…

Report: Lebanese Nationals Apprehended at Texas Border

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehended two Lebanese nationals at the southern border Thursday, the latest…

House speaker crisis is a symptom of historic Republican divisions

You might have thought it was a Democrat who recently said that House Republicans were in…

Advocates mobilizing opposition against Texas border security bills

Migrant advocates mobilize to influence lawmakers as the Texas Legislature votes on border security bills during…

As Texas installs razor wire along New Mexico border, Vasquez calls for more cooperation

The freshman congressman says Texas and New Mexico should work together on migration challenges.  

Is the Texas Legislature bucking tradition and now taking political cues from Washington?

The Republican infighting that is crippling Congress is finding its way to Texas as the latest…

Advocates mobilizing opposition against Texas border security bills

Migrant advocates mobilize to influence lawmakers as the Texas Legislature votes on border security bills during…

Democrats refuse to help GOP out of House speaker mess, trashing Jim Jordan as an ‘insurrectionist’

Democratic leaders spoke on the steps of the Capitol and dialed up their rhetoric against Republicans…

Rep. Vasquez talks about border issues with law enforcement and community organizations

Immigration is a key topic for those who live by the border, especially for border towns…

Supreme Court to consider conservative effort to block federal power and a challenge to ‘qualified immunity’ for police officers

The Supreme Court on Friday added another case to its docket that asks the justices to…

Texas Gov. Abbott Installs Razor Wire Fence Along Border

Abbott said he is installing the barrier because migrants are coming into the U.S.  

Advocates mobilizing opposition against Texas border security bills

Migrant advocates mobilize to influence lawmakers as the Texas Legislature votes on border security bills during…

Migrants allegedly attack Texas National Guard member along border in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A pair of Venezuelan migrants allegedly assaulted a member of…

From Texas’ border to California: A tale of two cities’ response to migrants arriving unexpectedly

Aura Silva was among 36 migrants who in early June were driven from Texas’ border to…

Rep. Jim Jordan wins GOP speaker nomination

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan became Republicans’ nominee for speaker Friday.  

Eye on Politics, Oct. 12, 2023

 

Jim Jordan snags more Texas support in troubled bid for House Speaker

A handful of Texas Republicans back the Ohio Republican’s speaker bid after initially backing the former…

Unveiling the Border Crisis with Brooks County Sheriff Benny Martinez

Brooks County is no stranger to national attention, but for reasons it wishes were otherwise.  

Publisher’s Word: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Francisco Ochoa Jr.’s Entrepreneurship, Family, and Cultural Heritage at the MXLAN Festivities

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Francisco Ochoa Jr.’s Entrepreneurship, Family, and Cultural Heritage at the MXLAN Festivities…

Supreme Court to consider conservative effort to block federal power and a challenge to ‘qualified immunity’ for police officers

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter  

No Speaker of the House is the Vortex of Political Telenovela

The Speaker of the House of Representatives holds a critical role in the United States government.…

Advocates mobilizing opposition against Texas border security bills

Migrant advocates mobilize to influence lawmakers as the Texas Legislature votes on border security bills during…

Angels Of Love Introduces Jumairy Campos as Their New Victim Advocate

Call Angels of Love Victim Advocate Jumairy Campos at (956) 972-0685 for services or to schedule…

Here’s who gets money from Defend Texas Liberty, the PAC whose leader…

The group has funded candidates and groups like the Texas GOP who have pushed fellow Republicans…

Guardsman allegedly attacked by migrants

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A pair of Venezuelan migrants allegedly assaulted a member of…

City of McAllen Implements Security Procedures for McAllen City Hall Access

“These security measures are truly for the safety of all who enter McAllen City Hall,” said…

As Republicans face turmoil, Jim Jordan re-enters speaker race after Scalise drops out

Jordan had lost to Scalise in the closed-door vote, but will try again after Scalise couldn’t…

Tension between Patrick, Phelan escalates amid controversy over conservative PAC donation

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said he’s keeping $3 million in contributions from the Defend Texas…

Brownsville Adopts First Citywide BTX Mobility Plan

With continued economic growth driving our Community needs, Brownsville City leaders understand and support this crucial…

Ted Cruz urges President Biden to allow border bridge project

Sen. John Cornyn and Henry Cuellar join Cruz’s efforts  

Ted Cruz urges President Biden to allow border bridge project

Sen. John Cornyn and Henry Cuellar join Cruz’s efforts  

Calling on Texas Legislature to Carry Education Freedom Across The Finish Line

“As we traveled the state of Texas—helping educators, legislators, and Texans understand what we were doing…

How the conspiracy-fueled Epoch Times went mainstream and made millions

The conservative news outlet has amassed a fortune, growing its revenue by 685% in two years,…

Ted Cruz urges President Biden to allow border bridge project

Sen. John Cornyn and Henry Cuellar join Cruz’s efforts  

EDC Priciliano Treviño, Steering Hidalgo, Texas Towards Economic Prosperity

Priciliano acknowledges the compelling growth of Hidalgo, despite its relatively small population of around 14,000 to…

National NASA@ My Library Bilingual Eclipse Opportunities, Oct 14th

NASA@ My Library is offered by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute in partnership with…

Republican Chaos Has Conservative Media Fuming. It’s Their Fault It Happened.

Talk radio and Fox News hosts created the political incentives that fueled Kevin McCarthy’s ouster and…

Migrants allegedly attack Texas National Guard member along border in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A pair of Venezuelan migrants allegedly assaulted a member of…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 11 – State Authority to Enforce the Border – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

“Hundreds on the terrorist watchlist have been caught on the southern border. Texas is stepping up…

Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: wall, Venezuela deportations, migration leveling off, Texas updates

Due to staff travel, WOLA will not produce Border Updates during the next three weeks. Updates…

Migrants allegedly attack Texas National Guard member along border in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A pair of Venezuelan migrants allegedly assaulted a member of…

Lawmakers return to Austin to debate school vouchers in a special session

School vouchers aren’t new and are used in other states. As lawmakers debate the future of…

Texas Senate moves border bill that allows state police to arrest mig…

Two immigration bills advanced in the Senate on Thursday evening. A bill that would increase the…

School voucher bill gets initial approval from Texas Senate

The proposal would create education savings accounts, which would give Texas families access to taxpayer money…

Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll add teacher pay to the special session — …

Though lawmakers have drafted a bill to increase public school funding and issue teacher raises, they…

Trump and allies stoke fear of Hamas attack in US, despite no credible threat, according to FBI

The posts show how quickly the latest bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas has upended online…

Rep. Cuellar Provides Update on Israel: Charter Flights Coming to Assist U.S. Citizens

Individuals needing departure assistance from Israel should fill out the State Department’s Crisis Intake Form for…

Texas lifts enhanced truck inspections but border city still has only 1 bridge open to traffic

U.S. officials closed Bridge 1 to vehicular traffic three weeks ago after thousands of migrants began…

Pharr Presents Trail of Terror, Oct 27th-29th

Get ready to face zombies, psycho nurses, killer clowns, and more spine-tingling guests that will haunt…

Gov. Hosts Former UK Prime Minister Truss at Texas Capitol

Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Rt. Hon. Liz Truss MP, former…

Sen. Cruz, other Texas lawmakers call on President Biden to approve border bridge project

 

How Hidalgo, Texas, Utilized USDA Grant Funds to Propel Local Businesses into a Brighter Tomorrow

In an era where community and economic growth are crucial, small cities play a critical role…

Texas border truck safety inspections raise economic concerns

The Texas Department of Public Safety has implemented a series of intensified commercial vehicle safety inspections…

Texas Senate set to vote on whether local police could arrest undocumented immigrants

The Texas Senate could give approval to a bill that would give local and state police…

City of Pharr Monumental Unveiling, Oct. 17th in Downtown Pharr

Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas – The City of Pharr will host a Monumental Unveiling Ceremony, and…

Here’s who gets money from Defend Texas Liberty, the PAC whose leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes

The group has funded candidates and groups like the Texas GOP who have pushed fellow Republicans…

Hidalgo County Tax Office to Send Out Two Property Tax Bills to Certain Affected Areas

State law requires that voters approve the property tax rate if the school adopts a rate…

STC Alum Joins Harvard School of Law Faculty

Leading a successful career as a Partner at Amplo VC, a global venture capital firm that…

LA and Sacramento: Which one handled Texas border migrants better?

While many of the 900-plus migrants who arrived in L.A. quickly integrated into the community, the…

October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

Fentanyl makes its way into our communities as a consequence of an unsecure southern border. I…

McAllen Public Utility Hosts Water Themed Art Contest

“Students are being asked to create an original piece of art, that demonstrates their gratitude for…

From Texas’ border to California: A tale of two cities’ response to migrants arriving unexpectedly

While many of the 900-plus migrants who arrived in L.A. from Republican states quickly integrated into…

Texas Senate committee moves quickly to advance immigration and border legislation

The five-member panel heard bills Tuesday that would increase penalties for human smuggling and make unauthorized…

Public Auction of General Merchandise, Vehicles & Equipment, Oct. 28th

Items can be viewed in person on Friday, October 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…

Better East Texas: Border is vulnerable

Like we needed another reason to make sure our border is secure.  

Book bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect

As Texas enters its third straight school year of coordinated book banning activity, a growing number…

Vouchers, Education Savings Accounts, school choice: What is the Texas Legislature taking up?

With lawmakers returning to Austin to debate subsidies for private education, there’s…  

A new border wall? Texas installs fencing along New Mexico border

Abbott has also built barriers along the Mexican border and sent thousands of migrants to sanctuary…

How To Avoid Contracting Scams

It’s against the law for a contractor to offer to waive an insurance deductible or work the deductible…

Sen. Cruz Leads Bicameral, Bipartisan Coalition of Texas Lawmakers Urging Biden to Permit Key Cross-Border Bridges | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a bicameral,…  

Edinburg Gears Up for Illuminating Holiday Parade, Dec. 1st

For more information on the event please contact the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce to 956-383-4974 or…

Republican Chaos Has Conservative Media Fuming. It’s Their Fault It Happened.

Talk radio and Fox News hosts created the political incentives that fueled Kevin McCarthy’s ouster and…

Texas lawmakers have about $6 billion available for schools, border security, COVID-19

Lawmakers will likely be working with about $6 billion during this special session, plus any money…

Texas Republicans are fighting about whether it’s OK to associate with white supremacists

Last week, Jonathan Stickland — president of the far-right Defend Texas Liberty PAC and a former…

Texas lifts enhanced truck inspections but border city still has only 1 bridge open to traffic

U.S. officials closed Bridge 1 to vehicular traffic three weeks ago after thousands of migrants began…

Border wall construction continues

 

Rep. Andrew Murr took on Ken Paxton and lost. He has no regrets.

The five-term House member, and his mustache, gained notoriety during the high-profile impeachment of Paxton. He…

3 in North Texas GOP missing from letter opposing Jonathan Stickland’s meeting with Holocaust denier

Most North Texas House Republicans signed on to a letter condemning Defend Texas Liberty PAC after…

Gov. Abbott is now putting barriers along Texas border with New Mexico

The governor says migrants are looking to bypass physical barriers in Texas and using New Mexico…

Scalise brings a fresh face but a similar policy vision as McCarthy, Republicans say

 

Texas lifts enhanced truck inspections but border city still has only 1 bridge open to traffic

U.S. officials closed Bridge 1 to vehicular traffic three weeks ago after thousands of migrants began…

US House Republicans meet to pick Speaker nominee

They are believed to be close to holding a secret vote to nominate Jim Jordan or…

Dan Patrick says he won’t return $3 million from PAC after its president met with a white

Post meeting with a white supremacist, TX Republicans reallocate PAC funds; Lt. Gov. Patrick keeps $3M…

Local Business Trailblazer Takes United Nations Stage

Perla Tamez Casasnovas will grace the “Hispanic Entrepreneurship State of Mind” Panel at 4:40 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 6th.  

You Have the Right to Refuse CPS Entry

A new Texas “Miranda” law designed to inform parents under investigation for child maltreatment of their…

After Biden’s Border Wall Pivot, a Texas County Asks: Why Build It Here?

Once a frequent crossing point, Starr County in South Texas, where new border barriers are planned…

Introducing BooXkeeping RGV

They are driven by the goal of enabling businesses to hand off the intricate, time-consuming aspect…

Chip Roy, Michael Cloud say they’re still against Scalise after he wi…

The two Texas holdouts, combined with a handful of other members who have vowed to vote…

STC Among The Winners of Texas Veterans Commission’s Education Excellence Award

Established by the Texas Legislature, the award recognizes universities and colleges that provide excellence in education…

Rogers announces bid for Texas House of Representatives placed on hold

Chairman Dan Rogers, Chairman of the Potter County GOP, announced Wednesday that he has decided to…

McAllen Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

“Growing up in McAllen, I learned the importance of working hard,” said Then. “I also learned…

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Texas Border Business The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for this year has been awarded to…

2024 National Conference for Women, March 14th

Tell a friend and share the Conference experience with no travel required!  

Edinburg’s Unprecedented Construction Activity Boom In 2023

This surge encompasses both residential and commercial developments, showcasing the city’s robust real estate sector.  

David Deanda Lone Star National Bank President Joins Texas’s Leading Community Banking Association’s Board

In his new position, Deanda is eager to spotlight the collective strengths of the Rio Grande…

State lawmakers look to enhance punishments at Texas-Mexico border

State lawmakers are looking to enhance punishments for smuggling and illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border.…

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Scalise wins GOP nomination for speaker

House Republicans selected Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., as the party’s nominee for speaker behind closed…

Scalise or Jordan? Republicans will try to nominate their next speaker

Even if Majority Leader Steve Scalise or Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan win the GOP nod in…

Cybersecurity Students Train for Major Virtual Competition

“Getting an education in Cybersecurity and training for the competition is showing how much there is…

Tennessee National Guard troops deploy to Texas to help defend U.S.-Mexico border

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–The Tennessee National Guard’s 1175th Transportation Company has deployed over 125 soldiers for a year-long…