Texas putting in place floating border wall

Former acting ICE director Tom Homan applauds Gov. Abbott for putting in place a floating border…

Texas Sued To Prevent Its Gender Care Ban For Minors Taking Effect

Five families of transgender youth in Texas, plus 3 health care workers, are suing the state…

Texas lawmakers say Abbott’s buoy barrier system is dangerous, might violate international law

A group of Texas Democrats is urging the White House to look into Gov. Greg Abbott’s…

House GOP’s Coalition Outreach Invigorated by Humor, Hot Sauce

The regular emails from Hailey Borden and Jason Rogers to lobbyists and conservative activists offer a…

Republican presidential candidates vie for the influential evangelical Christian vote

Evangelical Christians make up an oversized share of the Republican vote in Iowa. One prominent leader…

What we know about the company supplying Gov. Abbott’s buoys in the Rio Grande

The buoys are made by a South African company that previously showed off the floating…  

Ted Cruz offers bill that would bar federal agencies from using controversial term Latinx

“Latinx” emerged about two decades ago as a gender-neutral alternative to “Latino” and “Latina.”  

Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Extreme heat and migrant deaths, Texas “bouy wall,” June migration

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

Republican presidential candidates vie for the influential evangelical Christian vote

Evangelical Christians make up an oversized share of the Republican vote in Iowa. One prominent leader…

Republican presidential candidates vie for the influential evangelical Christian vote

Evangelical Christians make up an oversized share of the Republican vote in Iowa. One prominent leader…

U.S. House adopts Texas Republican’s amendment blocking Pentagon abor…

Under U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson’s change to the annual defense policy bill, service members could no…

Texas lawmakers send property tax relief package to the governor to sign

After a bitter several-month-long feud between top Republican leaders, the Texas legislature sent a bipartisan property…

Veterans should get access to psychedelics: AOC, Dan Crenshaw

The unusual partnership is targeting notoriously hard-to-treat illnesses like post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.…

Texas House signs off on property tax-cut bills after monthslong stan…

House Democrats attempted to insert benefits for renters and more money for public education into the…

Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Harriet O’Neill joins team prosecuting Ken Paxton

A former Texas Supreme Court Justice has joined the team of prosecutors assisting with the upcoming…

US Senate Vote Gives Democrats Control of Workplace Bias Agency

By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to the…

County attorney calls on Abbott, Patrick to prioritize border security in next special session

(The Center Square) – With the second special legislative session coming to a close, a border…

Floating barriers installed at Texas border to deter illegal crossings

The Texas Department of Public Safety said the stretch of buoys will go about 1,000 feet…

Texas’ floating border wall nearing completion

The installation of the floating barrier wall in a portion of the Rio Grande is expected…

Senator Cornyn Floats Federal Reimbursement for Texas Border Efforts

(WBAP/KLIF) — With the U.S. Border Patrol over-whelmed with processing illegal migrants, less resources are dedicated…

House to Vote on Abortion Access for Military, Bowing to the Far Right

G.O.P. leaders acceded to the demands of ultraconservatives to use the annual defense policy bill to…

Brownsville Pet Adoptions This Weekend, July 14th-16th

Our shelter is currently at capacity with over 200 animals under our roof.  

Marjorie Taylor Greene Enters Exile from Powerful Freedom Caucus

Georgia GOP firebrand, ousted after insulting Lauren Boebert, is a close ally of Speaker Kevin McCarthy.…

Texas v. Biden: TODD BENSMAN’s dispatch from the militarized border

BENSMAN: Few places along our 2,000-mile border with Mexico more perfectly illustrate America’s dysfunctional immigration policy…

Adopt A New Furry Family Member This Weekend, July 14th-16th

While there is an emphasis on helping cats and kittens find homes amid kitten season, potential…

Why Republican lawmakers are going after Target

Republicans are escalating their legal threats against Target, pressuring the company to remove merchandise for transgender…

McAllen Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Warship

“I joined the Navy for a fresh start since I was getting in and out of…

Governor Abbott Unveils Texas Fentanyl Data Dashboard

“More than five Texans die every day from deadly fentanyl, and Texas continues to ramp up…

City of McAllen Changes Approach to Animal Services

The Animal Care Services will now be housed under the McAllen Health & Code Enforcement Department.…

STC Alumna Growing A Solar Empire

The 29-year-old is a 2022 graduate of STC, earning a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, one…

Good Energy

The project will provide substantial economic advantages for the region, state, and nation.  

Over $2.4M In Career Training Grants Awarded to Laredo Area Schools

Texas students will receive comprehensive training and career development because of the support provided by the…

PONY Softball International World Series Opening Ceremony, July 19th

The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen has a long-standing relationship with P.O.N.Y. through collaboration efforts…

Texas sends third bus of migrants to L.A., latest in Gov. Abbott’s political protest

A bus carrying 35 migrants arrived in Los Angeles early Thursday, the third in a series…

Virtual Statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop, August 10th

This workshop includes presentations from Texas Film Commission staff and discussions with media industry professionals in…

Ken Paxton Keeps Making News as Dallas County GOP ‘Condemns’ Impeachment

The suspended Texas Attorney General is staying busy ahead of his Sept. 5 Senate trial.  

McCarthy’s deal with conservatives leans defense bill into culture war debate

The House will take votes on amendments on abortion, transgender troops, race and climate change. If…

Ken Paxton: Six times the now-suspended Texas AG sued over immigration policies

Ken Paxton led a wave of states that tried to use the courts to shape U.S.…

Nation’s Fourth Largest City Sues To Overturn Texas Regulatory Consistency Law

The city of Houston filed a lawsuit in Travis County Court on the third day of…

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Apprehends Gang Member

Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the Laredo Sector Border Patrol while remaining anonymous…

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, a Clarence Thomas benefactor, is a big GOP donor

The Dallas Cowboys owner and his family have given generously to political campaigns, almost exclusively to…

Texas agency renounces workplace training that mentioned gender ident…

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s elected leader, Sid Miller, has fought protections for trans workers.  

Lawsuit seeks to block Texas from banning gender transition-related c…

The families argue the new law, which goes into effect Sept. 1, violates their parental rights…

FBI director reminds Republicans about their ‘insane’ accusations

 

Confuse and mislead: US anti-abortion groups’ strategy to soften extreme bans

Critics decry ‘vague language and misinformation’ as Susan B Anthony claims US does not have true…

Supreme Court justices’ campus appearances and ethical issues

The Associated Press ran a story about Supreme Court justices’ appearances on campuses and how some…

Gov. Greg Abbott raised $15 million in 12-day window after regular legislative session

It was the most money Abbott had collected after a legislative session that followed a statewide…

Why Ray Epps’ new defamation case against Fox News matters

With the Dominion case settled, and the Smartmatic case pending, Fox News’ lawyers now also have…

Texas deploys river buoys to deter migrants

 

Conservative firebrand Chip Roy fights for his faction’s influence with slim GOP majority

WASHINGTON — Don’t tell Rep. Chip Roy that he and his band of hardline conservative rebels…

Campaign Context: DeSantis says record numbers of Chinese nationals crossing border

In this Campaign Context video, we’re examining comments made by Florida Governor and GOP presidential candidate…

How the Supreme Court’s conservative majority came to be

The 6-3 majority was solidified in former President Donald Trump’s term, but its roots go back…

Montgomery County, Shenandoah agree on David Memorial Drive deal, giving $10M project a boost

A $10 million project to extend David Memorial Drive to Texas 242 got a boost when……

Letters, July 13: Trump support a concern for Republican

Read the Express-News letters to the editor for July 13.  

How the Supreme Court’s conservative majority came to be

The 6-3 majority was solidified in former President Donald Trump’s term, but its roots go back…

How the Supreme Court’s conservative majority came to be

The 6-3 majority was solidified in former President Donald Trump’s term, but its roots go back…

Texas A&M Celebrated a New Journalism Director. Then Came the Complaints.

Kathleen McElroy was appointed head of a journalism program at the university. But then her work…

Pax Christi volunteers see Texas-Mexico border reality – Arkansas Catholic

Six members of Pax Christi Little Rock traveled by bus to El Paso, Texas, to volunteer…

The Floating River Wall of Texas Started Going In To Secure the Border

How do you stop people from crossing the Texas border? Install this rotating wall.  

The Dystopian Future of U.S. Public Education Is On Display in Houston

The takeover of the Houston Independent School District by GOP officials is part of a broader…

Fault lines at Texas, New Mexico border complicate earthquakes linked to wastewater injection

This article is part of Shaky Ground, a collaborative reporting project between the Carlsbad Current-Argus and…

Conservative groups push back against Texas House impeachment of AG Ken Paxton

 

Austin suspends partnership with state police after trooper pulls gun…

The move comes after one trooper pulled a gun on a child and another shot a…

She Blooms Empower & Inspire, An Evening of Embracing Inner Strength and Celebrating Female Entrepreneurship

During this empowering atmosphere, the spotlight fell on the inspiring figure of Margret De Bruyn, a…

Georgia sues True the Vote over refusal to show ‘2000 Mules’ evidence

True the Vote has refused to comply with a subpoena from Georgia election officials seeking evidence…

How an upstart conservative group is taking Christian nationalist politics local

(RNS) — Meet the group critics call ‘Moms for Liberty in suits.’  

Working

As the economy slows, immediate labor shortages may become less noticeable (although the long-term pattern will…

Touting Texas’ Robust Economic Ties with United Kingdom in London

The trip is sponsored and paid for by the Texas Economic Development Corporation, an independently funded…

Court upholds U of North Tex. tuition practices for Dreamers

The University of North Texas can continue to charge out-of-state students a higher tuition rate than…

Election officials sue conservative voting group over refusal to produce ballot-harvesting evidence

The Georgia State Election Board is asking a judge to order a conservative voting organization to…

Gov. Greg Abbott raised $15 million in 12-day window after regular le…

The governor, whose term ends in 2026, closed June with $23 million in his campaign fund.…

Office Of Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3: Operation Slowdown

“We encourage drivers to be alert, slow down and drive smart,” said Constable Gallardo.  

Docs show ethical dilemmas among Supreme Court justices

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas headlined a 2017 program at McLennan Community…

‘Not a No. 2 guy:’ Ron DeSantis doesn’t want to be Donald Trump’s running mate

 

Election officials sue conservative voting group over refusal to produce ballot-harvesting evidence

The Georgia State Election Board is asking a judge to order a conservative voting organization to…

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The Floating River Wall of Texas Started Going In To Secure the Border

How do you stop people from crossing the Texas border? Install this rotating wall.  

City of McAllen Facilities Serve as Cooling Centers

We also recommend that folks walk the mall or shop any of the many retailers in the…

Alcozer Returns to TSTC, Intrigued by Science of Building Construction

Alcozer is enjoying learning about all aspects of building construction, right down to the smallest details.…

Bipartisan Legislation for Water Infrastructure Improvements

“During an unprecedented heat wave, the hard-working people of Laredo shouldn’t have to endure the current…

Opinion This Is One Republican Strategy That Isn’t Paying Off

Voter suppression isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.  

McCarthy buys time as conservatives threaten defense bill over abortion, LGBTQ policies

Debate on the $886 billion policy package is slated to begin Wednesday, but Republicans still haven’t…

Sweet Paris expands presence on southern Texas border

The McAllen, Texas store, along with others in the pipeline, will bring Sweet Paris’ total store…

PolitiFact FL: Trump says he’s ‘fine with affirmative action’, but has worked against it

In a 2015 interview, before he was president, Donald Trump said he was “fine” with affirmative…

Fill the Bag with Blessings Brings Hope to Comfort House

Keeping our neighborhoods productive, safe, and healthy is a priority for our workforce and their willingness to give of themselves never ceases to amaze me and demonstrates greatcharacter,” said Lone Star National Bank President, S. David Deanda, Jr.  

Brown announces second run for U.S. Senate

U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, a first-term moderate, is one of Republicans’ top targets in 2024.  

Texas deploys controversial floating wall in Rio Grande River to deter migrants from crossing the border

Eagle Pass became the first city to have a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River…

2024 GOP field attacks Trump — but from different directions

 

Fault lines at Texas-New Mexico border complicate earthquakes linked to waste water disposal

A group of fault lines sit underground near Van Horn, Texas, dating up to 1.6 million…

Supreme Court justices campus visits and ethical issues

The Associated Press ran a story about Supreme Court justices’ appearances on campuses, and how some…

Iowa lawmakers hold special session to pass 6-week abortion ban

Lawmakers in Iowa gathered for a special session Tuesday morning in an attempt to pass s…

Supreme Court Justices And Donors Mingle At Campus Visits

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas headlined a 2017 program at McLennan Community…

Hard Right Presses Culture War Fights on Defense Bill, Imperiling Passage

Right-wing Republicans want to use the annual military budget and policy legislation, traditionally a bipartisan affair,…

‘Five laps ahead,’ Trump thumbs his nose at Iowa traditions

The former president is jabbing at Iowa’s popular governor and skipping events in the state. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/ec/63/5bf8697340e8a9f2fb93151e6f13/election-2024-trump-12336.jpg”…

Texas university can make out-of-state students pay more than migrants

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the University of North Texas can require students from…

Heat wave pushes demand on Texas grid to record highs

The heat wave is driving demand on Texas’s electric grid to record heights this week. But…

Freedom Caucus members won’t say if Marjorie Taylor Greene has been booted

As lawmakers returned to Washington this week, confusion still reigned over the status of the Georgia…

Who are Mississippi Voters? The answer may surpise you

GREENVILLE – Mississippi elections always get a lot of attention… but this year, experts say it’s…

Appeals court upholds University of North Texas policy charging higher tuition to out-of-state students than unauthorized Texans

The decision overturned a ruling barring the college from charging nonresident students more than unauthorized immigrants…

Sweet Paris Crêperie to Open at La Plaza Mall in 2024

This unit, along with others in the pipeline, will bring Sweet Paris’ total store count to…

Former Rep. Mayra Flores seeking a rematch in Texas

Republican Mayra Flores looks to reclaim the seat in Congress she won and then lost in…

Texas Army National Guard’s First HALO Operation

Although the Texas Army National Guard has HALO qualified Soldiers, this was the first time the…

Trump Is Picking Fights in Iowa, No Matter the 2024 Consequences

The former president snubbed one influential Iowa leader and attacked another, testing his immunity to traditional…

The Doom and Gloom of Donald Trump’s GOP

It has become a refrain at the rallies of former President Donald Trump, a phrase almost…

Texas installing border buoys on Rio Grande

 

Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force’s Efforts to Build a Thriving RGV, July 13th

“Our goal is to move as many people as possible out of the welfare line and…

Greg Abbott installs Texas border river buoy wall despite lawsuit

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) is moving forward with the installation of a $1…

Montgomery County to restrict teen access to LGBTQ books, add books with conservative themes

Montgomery County commissioners tightened restrictions on access to library books…  

Texas congressman reintroduces bill to collect biometric data on immigrants at the southern border

The B-VERIFY Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to collect biometric information from aliens…

Republican Mayra Flores announces 2024 House bid to retake Texas seat

Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores announced she is running for her old congressional seat, months after…

Abortion, LGBTQ and race: McCarthy confronts far-right demands on Pentagon policy bill

The speaker risks angering conservatives if he agrees to several hot-button measures. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/e9/29/5ff19e7c42118f8fc17bce823041/kevin-mccarthy-80844.jpg” title=”Abortion, LGBTQ and…

Hail storm in Texas in May caused more than $1 billion in damage, federal agency says

A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration listed hail storms that swept across…

Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, then watered down the offer after “DEI hysteria”

When Texas A&M University announced last month that it had hired a director to revive its…

Appeals Court: UNT is correct in charging illegal immigrants less tuition than out-of-state residents

The conservative 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals has ruled the University of North Texas is…

City of Edinburg FridaFest, July 15th

The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a Women’s Empowerment Panel at Edinburg Municipal Auditorium (EMA)…

South Texas Democrat in Battleground House District Will Not Seek Re-Election

King was one of eight Democrats appointed to committee chairmanships in the Texas House and was…

Supreme Court justices and donors mingle at campus visits. These documents show the ethical dilemmas

 

Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, …

The university celebrated its decision to hire Kathleen McElroy to revive its journalism program. She says…

$10 Million Allocated for South Texas International Airport in Edinburg

“The City of Edinburg is immensely grateful to Governor Abbott, Senator Hinojosa, and Chairman Canales and…

Bicentennial Skate Park Mural Ribbon Cutting, July 14th

The skate park mural design was created by Kate Castillo, a student at Edinburg North High…