Hidalgo County Community Service Agency, A Hope for the Less Fortunate

Established in the heat of Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty, the agency has become an…

Democratic group already targeting Ted Cruz with ads ahead of 2024 election

The five-figure digital ad campaign aimed at seniors warns that Cruz is a ‘threat to your…

Several people hospitalized after chase involving migrants ends in crash in Texas border city

Multiple people were hospitalized following a pursuit involving migrants in El Paso Monday morning.  

AM radio served the country for 100 years. Will electric vehicles silence it?

Bipartisan legislation that would require car manufacturers to keep the AM band in their dashboards is…

Eagle Pass the latest battlefield in the Abbott-Biden war over control of U.S.-Mexico border

The riverside city, sometimes referred to as ‘La Puerta de Mexico’ or ‘Mexico’s Door,’ ‘is at…

The Transformative Journey of Hidalgo County, United for Prosperity

Hidalgo County in Texas is carving out an ambitious path towards prosperity, driven by the Hidalgo…

Link Up: A Speed Networking Event, August 8th

Link Up is an added value and invaluable resource to one’s membership.  

Oklahoma sending 50 National Guard members to Texas-Mexico border, aiding Operation Lone Star

After a weekend farewell ceremony, Oklahoma is sending 50 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border…

Several people hospitalized after chase involving migrants ends in crash in Texas border city

Multiple people were hospitalized following a pursuit involving migrants in El Paso Monday morning.  

Meet the Press

Chuck Rosenberg, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Fmr. Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), Leigh Ann Caldwell, Stephen Hayes,…

High school boys are trending conservative

A popular narrative suggests young people are liberal and getting more liberal. Thus, social media buzzed…

Oklahoma sending 50 National Guard members to Texas-Mexico border, aiding Operation Lone Star

Gov. Kevin Stitt ordered the deployment earlier this summer, following a request from Texas Gov. Greg…

Trump Crushing DeSantis and G.O.P. Rivals, Times/Siena Poll Finds

The twice-indicted former president leads across nearly every category and region, as primary voters wave off…

Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterpret U.S. Constitution

Barraging the Obama administration with lawsuits, the Texas attorney general’s office wasn’t just trying to block…

Editorial: Political meddling threatens academic freedoms in Texas

Debacles at Texas A&M reveal threats to academic freedom as politicians and their allies impose their…

A hardcore conservative faces a former basketball coach in a hotly contested Senate election

NATCHITOCHES — The two candidates for state Senate District 31 in north-central Louisiana represent different strands…

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will shape Texas GOP primaries

As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial draws closer, the political fallout inside the GOP…

Part 3: Under Trump, Texas’ foot soldiers became federal judges, sec…

A federal judiciary full of ideological allies is helping Texas block Democratic priorities and advance right-wing…

Part 2: Texas backlash to Obama fueled conservative drive to reinterp…

Barraging the Obama administration with lawsuits, the Texas attorney general’s office wasn’t just trying to block…

Texas lawmakers could revisit ‘vigilante’ border protection unit bill

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is hinting at a possible special session focused on Southern border…

Why Trump Is So Hard to Beat

The first Times/Siena poll of the G.O.P. primary shows he still commands a seemingly unshakable base…

Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president…

The board also gave university lawyers the green light to negotiate a possible settlement with Kathleen…

Frustration emerges among GOP spending ‘cardinals’ as conservatives push for cuts

The House Republicans who craft the conference’s government funding bills are showing signs of frustration as…

Cornyn blasts Biden on border security, losing contact with migrant kids

The battle over border security flared brightly in recent days with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and…

Texas lawmakers could revisit ‘vigilante’ border protection unit bill

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is hinting at a possible special session focused on Southern border…

Gov Greg Abbott defends building floating border wall along Rio Grande

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott installed a nearly 1,000-foot line of bright-orange buoys to create a divide…

Oklahomans send off 50 National Guard troops to Texas border

All of the soldiers going to the border volunteered for the mission.  

Texas lawmakers could revisit ‘vigilante’ border protection unit bill

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is hinting at a possible special session focused on Southern border…

Border Wall: Texas Immigration Policy Wrapped In Razor Wire

Photos: YouTube ScreenshotWikimedia Commons “A 4-year-old girl passed out in 100-degree heat after she was pushed…

Cornyn blasts Biden on border security, losing contact with migrant kids

The battle over border security flared brightly in recent days with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and…

Unaccompanied 5-year-old from Honduras trying to reunite with her mom found by DPS troopers

The girl reportedly told DPS troopers that her father stayed behind in Honduras.  

A look at which candidates have qualified for 1st GOP debate

First debate is in a few weeks.  

Oklahoma National Guard to deploy 50 members for Texas border security mission

On Sunday approximately 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the Oklahoma National Guard will deploy to El…

WOULD LADY LIBERTY’S EYES BE TEARING IF SHE WERE ON THE TEXAS BORDER WITH MEXICO? – Boca Raton’s Most Reliable News Source

For many, yearning to breathe free air is a costly affair.  Especially for the shabby, defeated…

Letters to the Editor: For Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, the cruelty is the point

Readers react to the Texas governor’s cruelty to migrants, both along the Rio Grande and those…

FREE: Race for statehouse: Lamar GOP chairman to run in District 1

Now there are three.In an unexpected move at a meet and greet forum Thursday night for…

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged

Measure was set to take effect Aug. 1.  

Two dozen lawmakers have electric cars. Not all are Democrats.

AOC and two House Republicans have gone plug-in. Ted Cruz is thinking about it. Josh Hawley…

If migrant ‘invasion’ justifies Rio Grande blockade, could Texas send troops into Mexico?

If states can wage war over illegal immigration, what’s to stop Texas from invading Mexico?  

GOP candidate Doug Burgum says Biden’s to blame for controversial Texas border barriers

Doug Burgum says Biden is to blame for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s razor wire, buoy barrier,…

McAllen and Puerto Vallarta Jalisco United as Sister Cities

On July 29, 2023, a festive day, McAllen and Puerto Vallarta, two diverse cities, were united…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defends floating border wall: ‘I will do…

 

Cruelties against immigrants at Texas border are logical outcome of GOP strategy

Recent reports of grave human rights violations and state usurpation of federal border security responsibilities in…

Eagle Pass the latest battlefield in the Abbott-Biden war over control of U.S.-Mexico border

The riverside city, sometimes referred to as ‘La Puerta de Mexico’ or ‘Mexico’s Door,’ ‘is at…

Latent intolerance drove the McElroy fiasco at Texas A&M

I’ve seen this movie before, way too many times in the half-century since I was a…

Reactionary conservatives won against diversity at Texas A&M

Three years ago, Kathleen McElroy, then director of the School of Journalism and Media at the…

Cal Thomas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is doing Joe Biden’s job at the border

The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott for using…

GOP rivals prepare to take on “happy warrior” Tim Scott

His campaign also sees opportunity in the crowded Republican primary to appeal to a diverse coalition…

“These were my tapes”: Trump pushes back on new charges in classified docs case

Trump also said that he would not end his presidential campaign if he is convicted and…

Estrich: Politics kills promising academia

This is what happens in academia when the donors are calling the shots. Heads roll, all…

Targeting Texas governor for border actions shows lack of parity in law

The Department of Justice has announced it is suing Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott for using…

Lawsuit seeks to block Texas book ban

AUSTIN, Texas — A group of book sellers and publishers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday seeking…

States’ rights make a comeback as Republicans rush to defy Washington

Several red states are rejecting the authority of not just the federal government – but also…

Texas university system sets a bad example

Texas A&M finds itself at the bleeding edge in a way that no university should want…

In Border Towns, a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of Heat and Water Cutoffs

Trying to keep cool during a record-setting summer is a social divide for residents of low-income…

Texas Tesla plant receives false alarm of active shooter

Police in Texas on Friday were investigating a 911 call reporting an active shooter at a…

After Texas used cruel tactics at Mexico border: Why didn’t Biden speak out?

 

Trump shares stage with Republican rivals amid mounting legal woes

Trump launches new attack on closet rival Ron DeSantis at conservative event in Iowa.  

Migrants wade past floating barriers at Texas border

 

Trump largely ignores new federal charges at major Iowa Republican gathering

Former President Donald Trump charged ahead with his bid for the 2024 GOP nomination Friday at…

For Republican Candidates, Iowa G.O.P. Dinner Is a Hands-Off-Trump Event

Almost every one of the former president’s 13 rivals who attended declined to go after the…

Protesters gather at Governor’s Mansion calling for change to border policy

Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen’s Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile,…

Studies describe impact of Facebook and Instagram on the 2020 election

Meta disputed findings released in four studies in academic journals examining Facebook and Instagram’s impact on…

Trump faces increasing legal perils after new charges filed

Former US president faces four more charges in classified documents case amid speculation that a January…

Texas A&M regents could offer a settlement to the journalism professo…

The system’s board also plans to formally appoint an interim president after Katherine Banks resigned last…

TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutiny

In this week’s episode, we discuss the half-million people booted from Texas’ Medicaid rolls and the…

Edinburg Cano Hike and Bike Trail Improvements

The total project cost of $483,750 demonstrates the dedication of all involved parties in extending the…

TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutiny

In this week’s episode, we discuss the half-million people booted from Texas’ Medicaid rolls and the…

Mission EDC’s Trade Mission Fuels Cross-Border Commerce

“This conference gave us the opportunity to showcase our region and connect directly through B2B meetings…

Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted On Indecency With A Child

As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers continue to process heavy summer traffic, they encountered…

Declaring Mexican mussel endangered could help Biden kill Texas border barrier

Biden’s Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday a proposal to list a species of mussel in…

TribCast: Texas’ tough border security tactics under scrutiny

In this week’s episode, we discuss the half-million people booted from Texas’ Medicaid rolls and the…

Declaring Mexican mussel endangered could help Biden kill Texas border barrier

Biden’s Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday a proposal to list a species of mussel in…

Declaring Mexican mussel endangered could help Biden kill Texas border barrier

Biden’s Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday a proposal to list a species of mussel in…

‘Disgusting’: Black Republicans livid over DeSantis’ slavery attack

Most saw it as an unforced error at a time when Black Republicans feel they’re making…

GOP lawmakers once praised Catholic Charities. Now they want to defund the group.

GOP representatives want to cut funding to a DHS program that supports Catholic relief centers at…

Resolution to Strike Down Biden’s Unserious Border Policies

Texas Border Business WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Tommy…

Texas Is Quietly Leading the Way on Limiting Child Protective Services Overreach

Policy changes aimed at reducing the number of children who end up in foster care—many championed…

Welcome to South Padre Island Sommer Sculpt

Sommer-Jess Gutierrez, owner of Sommer Sculpt, is certified in Yoga Sculpt, Pilates, and is NASM certified.…

Passion for Student Success Shines in Enrollment Services

She said her team is motivated to help students overcome obstacles.  

Dr. De Hoyos Unanimous Pick for Acting McAllen ISD Superintendent

“She has done a phenomenal job,” Dr. Gonzalez said. “She’s a tremendous educator. I have all…

Knock-off of popular Texas gas station opens across the border

A knock-off version of the popular Texas gas station has popped up in Matamoros, Mexico.  

South Texas College Pioneers Nation’s First Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program

South Texas College has a long-standing reputation for being at the cutting edge of programs.  

Guard members to deploy to Texas border

A deployment ceremony has been set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Norman Armed Forces Reserve…

All Roads Lead South: Rebecca Viagran’s Vision for Economic Prosperity in South Texas

Viagran is not new to serving her community. She spent eight years as a San Antonio…

Eye on Politics: Texas faces lawsuit over floating border barrier

 

Scoop: Democrats target Ted Cruz and Rick Scott with Medicare ads

New DSCC ads target the two conservative senators on Medicare.  

Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Asylum rule struck down, Mexico record migration, Texas updates

With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the…

Weird GOP mailer launches a wild 2024 campaign: ‘It’s like one-party rule on Red Bull’

Warning: Don’t open your mailbox from now through March 5 and Super Tuesday. Otherwise, you risk getting…

An update from Eagle Pass in Texas, a city at the center of the border fight

The Justice Department is suing Texas over floating border barriers installed by the state in the…

Texas Democratic Rep. Lina Ortega to Forgo Re-election in 2024

Ortega’s El Paso district is solidly blue, making it all but assured Democrats will keep her…

‘Battle plan’: How the far right would dismantle climate programs

Hundreds of conservative operatives outlined a plan that Donald Trump, or any Republican, could use to…

Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say

In four new studies, researchers found complicated results from experiments on Facebook’s and Instagram’s algorithms, suggesting…

Jeff Leach showed the courage we need from Texas lawmakers

For a democracy to function, elected officials must be able to rise above party politics, self-gain…

Biden Says Republican Party Is ‘Undermining’ the Nation’s Military

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Thursday accused the Republican party of “undermining…

Migrants are risking their lives crossing the Texas border

 

Transformational Investments in Drainage

The Raymondville Drain Project is not just about flood control; it also encompasses water reuse, conservation,…

Protected by ‘shield laws’, US health workers skirt abortion state bans

For weeks, American nurse Lauren Jacobson has been supervising the daily dispatch of around fifty parcels…

Teenager charged with human smuggling after high-speed chase in Texas border

Texas DPS is sounding the alarm for parents after a teenager was arrested and charged with…

Will a congressional clash over Latino history derail a museum decades in the making?

 

Texas House Speaker supports Abbott’s controversial border operation amid federal lawsuit

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan hinted at a possible special session expanding Texas’ border security measures.…

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announces $37M grant for Texas Border security

 

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announces $37M grant for Texas Border security, Kleberg County gets $600K boost

 

As McConnell Tries to Convey Business as Usual, His Future Is in Doubt

The minority leader’s health episode at the Capitol has intensified talk about a possible succession, a…

Spider-Man™ Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, Sept. 14th

The announcement comes on the heels of the show’s sold-out world premiere at Kings Theatre in…

Importance of Keeping Auto Tires Properly Aligned

Routine vehicle maintenance or a wheel alignment can help prevent a severe automotive collision.  

Youth Summer Camp August 2nd-4th

Please note we only have 20 spots available for campers.  

Better East Texas: Border progress

KLTV 7 Station Manager Pat Stacey shares his view on the state of the Texas border.…

‘We have a crisis in Austin’: Uvalde mayor announces intention to run for Texas House District 80

 

New study shows just how Facebook’s algorithm shapes conservative and liberal bubbles

Research conducted at the height of the 2020 election reveals new details about how Facebook’s algorithms…

Congregation to leave ACNA, seeks new affiliation with Episcopal Diocese of Texas

[Episcopal News Service] An Austin, Texas, congregation of the Anglican Church in North America announced July…

Conservatives Bombarded With Facebook Misinformation Far More Than Liberals In 2020 Election, Study Suggests

Misinformation thrived in conservative echo chambers—but there were no liberal equivalents, according to the findings.  

Abbott allies in Congress don’t just defend his border barricade, they want Texas repaid

WASHINGTON – Texas Republicans in Congress, defending the state’s new Rio Grande barricade, accused the Biden…

Cinnaholic Opening in Edinburg July 28

“We are so excited to introduce some Cinnful treats to the Rio Grande Valley,” said Jessica…

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024

In a presidential contest cycle, Senate races don’t get the same kind of attention when there’s…

Jimmy Anderson: Fear thy neighbor: How conservatism is turning us against each other

Conservatives from the echo chambers of right-wing media to the Wisconsin Assembly floor exploit their viewers’…

Texas teachers say they were fired after attending drag show, posting on social media

Two teachers say they were fired after attending a drag show and posting it on social…

Insights from Romanita Matta-Barrera at the South Texas Mayors’ Alliance of Cities Meeting

According to Matta-Barrera, thriving communities hinge on a skilled workforce. Hence, a strategic approach toward workforce…

Texas prison inmates making the razor wire used by Operation Lone Star along Rio Grande

 

Knock-off of popular Texas gas station opens across the border