Texas school choice drew millions in statewide campaign spending. What groups gave money?

School choice is set to be a huge issue in the upcoming special session. The issue…

Hundreds of migrants now crossing into Brownsville

An area of Brownsville, Texas, where thousands of migrants crossed the border illegally last spring, is…

Major Tests Await Conservative US Supreme Court in New Term

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Monday marks the first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s…

Government shutdown live updates: Congress faces funding deadline

The U.S. govenment faces a shutdown if Congress is unable to pass a short-term funding bill.…

Brownsville, Texas, border agents ‘once again’ encountering migrant surge, sector chief says

An area of Brownsville, Texas, where thousands of migrants crossed the border illegally last spring, is…

House votes to avert government shutdown over opposition of most Texas Republicans

Conservatives were disappointed, having pushed for sharp spending cuts and border security measures.  

Conservative rebels tank McCarthy’s funding bill, raising odds of a shutdown

 

Texas congressional delegation spars over border security | The Highland County Press

As thousands of people pour through the southern border into Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas,…

Nacogdoches woman to challenge Clardy in GOP primary for House District 11 seat

Republican Joanne Shofner of Nacogdoches has announced she will run in next year’s GOP primary against…

Special session at Texas Capitol on school vouchers to start Oct. 9

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly told the leaders of the Texas House and Senate that lawmakers…

Texas law targeting ‘sexually explicit’ books set to take effect soon, after appeals court overturns ruling

A Texas law meant to keep some books out of public school libraries is once again…

Rural South Texas county will not receive Operation Lone Star funding in new fiscal year

The rural South Texas border county of Zapata isn’t receiving state funds from Operation Lone Star…

Funding fails as hard-liners rebuff motion

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch plan to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed in dramatic…

Texas sheriff’s deputy near border falls 15-feet, injured in pursuit of human smuggler: ‘Enough is enough’

A Texas Sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured after falling 15-feet in pursuit of a suspected human…

UTRGV’s Data & Information Systems Center Illuminating the Path to Prosperity in the Rio Grande Valley

Under Sai Mullapudi, the DISC operates as a one-person powerhouse that consistently produces economic and community…

This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton, border and school choice

FOX 7 Austin’s Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken…

Will there be a government shutdown? Texas lawmakers see odds growing as deadline looms

“Unfortunately, I think it’s almost guaranteed,” said Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas.  

Houston-area development has become a right-wing lightning rod on imm…

After conservative media portrayed the Colony Ridge development north of Houston as a haven for illegal…

Harlingen Community Banker Elected to Independent Bankers Association of Texas Board of Directors

Scaief is a Valley native. After receiving a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas…

McAllen Chamber Announces 2023 Man & Woman of The Year

The 68th Annual “Man & Woman of the Year” Awards will take place from 6:30-10:00 p.m.…

A New Look: STC Reveals New Logo, Celebrates 30 Years in The Community

The logo was designed to be timeless, sophisticated and built on a foundation of strength and…

Growth & Achievements of Emergent Bilingual Students

The campuses and district were recently notified of their selection as 2022-2023 School and District of the Yearfinalists, signifying recognition as top English as a Second Language, or ESL, campuses and district in Texas in terms of guiding students in achieving substantial growth on their…

Texas Congressman Joined Musk Border Stunt Instead of Doing His Job

It’s not exactly a slow week in Washington, buddy.  

Elon Musk says border situation ‘insane’ after visiting Eagle Pass, Texas

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed deep concern about the southern border crisis since visiting Eagle…

House conservatives tank GOP short-term funding bill

A band of House conservatives on Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government…

Elon Musk joins Rep. Tony Gonzales in Eagle Pass to call for immigration reform

Musk, of Tesla and SpaceX fame, joined U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, at the…  

Supreme Court to rule on Texas, Florida social media laws

The laws’ supporters say they stop platforms from “censoring.” Opponents say they violate the First Amendment.…

Hundreds of migrants now crossing into Brownsville

An area of Brownsville, Texas, where thousands of migrants crossed the border illegally last spring, is…

County on Texas-New Mexico Border Outlaws Abortion and Abortion Trafficking

Cochran County unanimously passed an ordinance that prohibits transporting people through it to have abortions in…

Supreme Court to hear Texas and Florida social media cases over right to moderate content

The Supreme Court will decide whether Texas and Florida can prevent social media companies from banning…

Florida trooper’s stop of legal citizen at Texas border draws criticism

The Texas man believes the Florida Highway Patrol trooper asked for identification because of the color…

Governor Announces Historic $240 Million For Texas Seaports

“Texas ports play a critical role in our state’s booming economy, helping Texas continue to drive…

TuCasa Investments, Inc. Inaugurates New Building

In a generous gesture, Sonia Falcon announced a donation of $5,000 in Alonzo’s name.  

Elon Musk went to the Texas border, put on a cowboy hat, and tried to livestream himself rambling about immigration. The stream experienced rapid unscheduled dissassembly.

Elon Musk’s had bad luck with live video: when he and Ron DeSantis tried to launch…

Supreme Court will decide if Texas and Florida can regulate social media to protect ‘conservative speech’

Florida and Texas seek to regulate social media sites they say are biased against conservatives. Will…

Justices take major Florida and Texas social media cases

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to weigh in on the constitutionality of controversial laws in…

Conservative opposition imperils GOP bill to avoid shutdown

The House on Friday is poised to vote on a measure to prevent a government shutdown,…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sheriffs and Elected Officials from Across the Country to Discuss Impact of Unchecked Illegal Immigration, at Texas Border Press Conference

/PRNewswire/ — Saturday, September 30, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) will host a border…

Conservative opposition imperils GOP bill to avoid shutdown

The House on Friday is poised to vote on a measure to prevent a government shutdown,…

Migrant numbers surge across Americas, from Panama’s Darien Gap to Texas border

The number of people crossing the perilous Darien Gap linking Panama and Colombia has hit a…

Conservatives feud with Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Here’s what to know about the House Republicans’ conflict  

Supreme Court to weigh GOP-backed social media ‘censorship’ laws

Texas and Florida both enacted laws that would place new restrictions on the ability of social…

Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws Curbing Internet Platforms

The tech industry argues that laws in Florida and Texas, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship…

North Texas food banks brace for increased demand ahead of a possible government shutdown

If the U.S. government shuts down Oct. 1, increased demand for food could stretch the already…

Elon Musk, Citizen Journalist: Here’s Why The Tesla Billionaire Visited The Texas-Mexico Border

Musk visited the United States’ Southern border to get an “unfiltered” view of migration and promoted…

Hundreds of migrants now crossing into Brownsville

An area of Brownsville, Texas, where thousands of migrants crossed the border illegally last spring, is…

With a Shutdown in View, McCarthy Plays a Weak Hand

The G.O.P. speaker, whose style is to placate his detractors, does not have the Republican votes…

Texas’ power reserve created an $8B illusion of energy shortage this summer, monitor says

A report from ERCOT’s independent market monitor is raising questions over the costs of power reserve…

Video: Border Patrol agents cut razor wire for migrants in Texas

Video footage captured the moment Border Patrol agents cut through razor wire in Eagle Pass, helping…

Elon Musk goes live from Texas border, calls self ‘extremely pro-immigrant’

Elon Musk visited the Texas border, live streaming interviews and emphasising his pro-immigrant stance while addressing…

A cowboy-hat-donning, aviator-shades-wearing Elon Musk hiked down south to Texas to try to make a point about migration

Musk’s also claimed on X on Wednesday that the US needs a border wall to keep…

Elon Musk went to Texas to show ‘unfiltered’ view the border crisis – “What you see is what I see” | TOI Original – Times of India Videos

 

Elon Musk livestreams Texas border ‘to see what’s really going on’

 

Elon Musk tours US southern border with Texas Republican Congressman

The richest man in the world made his way to the epicIt’s exceeding the population of…

Elon Musk tours US southern border with Texas Republican Congressman

The richest man in the world made his way to the epicIt’s exceeding the population of…

Officials still looking for family of infant ‘abandoned’ on South Texas border

Federal officials on Thursday were still trying to locate the family of a two-month-old infant that…

Migrants, advocates in El Paso call “mirrored patrols” an inhumane fix to the border crisis

Border officials credit what is called “mirrored patrols” with Mexican authorities for the small drop, yet…

Migrants, advocates in El Paso call “mirrored patrols” an inhumane fix to the border crisis

 

Elon Musk makes unexpected visit to Texas border, expresses concern over crisis

EAGLE PASS, Texas – Tesla CEO Elon Musk made an appearance Thursday at the border alongside…

Migrants, advocates in El Paso call “mirrored patrols” an inhumane fix to the border crisis

 

Conservatives pitch McCarthy alternatives as ouster talk heats up

Majority Whip Tom Emmer’s name has come up, but there’s not consensus around any pick at…

Texas lawmakers respond to federal judge’s ruling to strike down new law on “sexually oriented performances”

 

Want To Help With Migration Issues At The Border? Buy Better Coffee, Says Texas A&M Researcher

Texas A&M’s world-renowned coffee research center is working to educate consumers and improve the lives of…

Smugglers damage trucks waiting to cross US border

Mexican industry leaders are calling for an end to Texas border truck inspections given they are…

Elon Musk wades into US immigration debate at Texas-Mexico border

Billionaire Elon Musk waded into the U.S. immigration debate on Thursday, paying a visit to the…

Officials still looking for family of infant ‘abandoned’ on South Texas border

Federal officials on Thursday were still trying to locate the family of a two-month-old infant that…

The Latino Question at the Second Republican Debate

At an event featuring Univision’s Ilia Calderón, the candidates showed little interest in speaking to Latino…

Rural South Texas county will not receive Operation Lone Star funding in new fiscal year

The rural South Texas border county of Zapata isn’t receiving state funds from Operation Lone Star…

House Republicans to hold first hearing on Biden impeachment inquiry

With potential government shutdown days away, GOP lawmakers find time to seek so far elusive evidence…

Biden Admin under pressure as migrant influx continues at Texas border

Large numbers of migrant have been crossing into the country in recent weeks, piling pressure on…

Abbott calls for special session due to border crisis; school choice on back burner

The governor is calling for lawmakers to come back to Austin for a special session weeks…

South Texas congresswoman files bill to pay Border Patrol if government shuts down

A South Texas congresswoman has filed legislation that would allow Border Patrol agents to still get…

After sending busloads of migrants NY, Gov. Greg Abbott visits NYC to fault Biden for crisis

For more than a year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been busing migrants from the southern…

Officials still looking for family of infant ‘abandoned’ on South Texas border

Federal officials on Thursday were still trying to locate the family of a two-month-old infant that…

Protecting Students and Prohibiting Schools from Being Turned into Shelters for Illegal Aliens

“The invasion at our southern border is straining local services, overwhelming hospitals, and overcrowding schools.”  

McArdle joins fight to keep Trump on W.Va. ballot

WHEELING — A Texas politician wants to mess with West Virginia’s 2024 election and keep former…

Officials still looking for family of infant ‘abandoned’ on South Texas border

Federal officials on Thursday were still trying to locate the family of a two-month-old infant that…

Two Human Smuggling Attempts Halted At Laredo Sector I-35 Checkpoint

A total of 34 individuals were removed and processed in both cases  

Supreme Court Has Pile of Cases From Conservative 5th Circuit

In the next nine months, an outsize share of the Supreme Court’s biggest cases will come…

Creators of ‘Southlake’ podcast turn attention to Grapevine-Colleyville and LGBTQ battle

NBC News is launching a new podcast called Grapevine, which explores the battle over gay and…

Texas lawmakers prepare to work on border legislation

A third special session will begin in early October.  

South Texas congresswoman files bill to pay Border Patrol if government shuts down

A South Texas congresswoman has filed legislation that would allow Border Patrol agents to still get…

Republican debate in California: 5th GOP face-off at Reagan Library

 

Texas lawmakers prepare to work on border legislation

A third special session will begin in early October.  

Officials still looking for family of infant ‘abandoned’ on South Texas border

Federal officials on Thursday were still trying to locate the family of a two-month-old infant that…

Longtime State Rep. John Smithee announces bid for re-election

“There are significant issues facing the Panhandle and state of Texas that require conservative leadership, thoughtful…

Officials still looking for family of infant ‘abandoned’ on South Texas border

Federal officials on Thursday were still trying to locate the family of a two-month-old infant that…

Officials still looking for family of infant ‘abandoned’ on South Texas border

Federal officials on Thursday were still trying to locate the family of a two-month-old infant that…

Celebrating A Decade Among the Best in Niche Best Schools Rankings

All six STISD campuses eligible for the ranking were ranked among the best in the state and nation in the 2024 Niche K-12 Schools lists,  

Ted Cruz votes against bipartisan bill to avoid government shutdown

Cruz’s Democratic rivals seized on the vote, saying it shows he’s out of touch with working…

Texas A&M one of the most conservative campuses in nation – Stephenville Empire-Tribune

Special to the Empire-Tribune BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION — In a week when Texas A&M was named…

Border Crisis: Eagle Pass

Migrants cross the U.S.-Mexico border.  

A Dialogue with Veronica Gonzales on UTRGV’s Multifaceted Initiatives

APEX Accelerator Center, previously known as PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center), is one of the six…

Edinburg Senior Halloween Event, Oct. 13th

This exciting lineup of free, spooky fun is sure to send shivers down your spine!  

STC Alumna Talks About Life & Success In Manufacturing

Mahé said her degree enabled her to get her foot in the door in manufacturing in…

South Texas congresswoman files bill to pay Border Patrol if government shuts down

A South Texas congresswoman has filed legislation that would allow Border Patrol agents to still get…

A Gas Storage Plant and New Pipeline Disrupt Life for This Black Community

The environmental health crisis ruminating in Houston’s Southwest Crossing neighborhood is the product of climate change…

Texas Gov. Abbott makes rare NYC stop where he lauds Dems Adams, Hochul for pressuring Biden on migrant crisis

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lauded New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Gov.…

2 Central American migrants die in Mexico near Texas border after trying to board moving train

A couple of migrants, from Honduras and El Salvador, were found dead Wednesday. They likely died…

Cocaine bricks wash up on South Texas border beaches, Border Patrol says

Bricks of cocaine have washed ashore onto two popular South Texas beaches on the Gulf of…

Live updates: Second Republican presidential debate highlights

Republican presidential candidates faced off Wednesday night in the second primary debate of the 2024 campaign.…

Bill calls for border agents to be paid during shutdown

A South Texas congresswoman has filed legislation that would allow Border Patrol agents to still get…

W.Va. GOP Fights Lawsuit Trying To Keep Trump Off 2024 Ballot

WHEELING — A Texas politician wants to mess with West Virginia’s 2024 election and keep former…

Ken Paxton has no one to blame but himself

Co-founder and chairman of Texans for Lawsuit Reform swings back at Ken Paxton who claims TLR…

West Virginia GOP chair joins fight to keep Trump on state’s ballot

WHEELING — A Texas politician wants to mess with West Virginia’s 2024 election and keep former…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott refutes claims that his border policies are inhumane

Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the border crisis in New York on Wednesday morning.  

How the looming government shutdown will affect Texans

A federal shutdown would put thousands of Texans in financial precarity. Congress has less than a…

Jan. 6 panel wants answers from GOP’s Brooks, Biggs, Jackson

Members have already asked three GOP lawmakers — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, Rep. Scott Perry…

South Texas congresswoman files bill to pay Border Patrol if government shuts down

A South Texas congresswoman has filed legislation that would allow Border Patrol agents to still get…

Retired Texas Game Warden Chris Green announces campaign for Smith County sheriff

 

Jan. 6 panel wants answers from GOP’s Brooks, Biggs, Jackson

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three more House Republicans received requests Monday to voluntarily appear before the congressional…

Kids Win South Padre Island Vacations For Their Families

“I’m looking for material for my ‘Kids Talk About God’ syndicated newspaper column and ‘Kids Color…

Republican debate live updates: Who’s debating, how to watch and what to expect

 

Retired Texas Game Warden Chris Green announces campaign for Smith County sheriff

Chris Green has announced he will run for Smith County sheriff in the 2024 election.  

South Texas congresswoman files bill to pay Border Patrol if government shuts down

A South Texas congresswoman has filed legislation that would allow Border Patrol agents to still get…

Abbott to New Yorkers: Biden at fault for the 15,000 migrants Texas has sent to their city

 

Texas border security also focus of upcoming special session, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday said next month’s special session will include border security proposals, following…

Governor Spotlights National Border Crisis At Manhattan Institute

“We as a nation are facing an extraordinary challenge, quite literally a national crisis, as we…

A Close Look at UTRGV’s Department of Government and Community Relations with Veronica Gonzales

The Division of Government and Community Relations is not just an internal entity; it extends its…

The stage is set for the second GOP debate

The second Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle will feature seven GOP candidates…