Texas Sues to Stop Border Patrol Agents from Cutting State’s Razor wire at the Border
According to the lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, Border Patrol agents “not only cut Texas’ concertina wire, but also attach ropes or cables from the back of pickup trucks to ease illegal” migrants’ ability to get onto the U.S. side of the river.
Texas Lawmakers Weigh Spending $1.5 Billion on Border Barriers
The House Appropriations Committee passed House Bill 6 on Monday. If it becomes law, the bill would fund an estimated 50 miles of new barriers at the 1,200-mile Texas-Mexico border.
NEC Awards Over $30,000 to Aid Teachers
The Supply a teacher program by NEC Co-op Energy aims to ease the financial burden on our NEC Co-op Energy member teachers to supply their classrooms by awarding grants from $500 to $2,500.
Hotel Vouchers, Keynote Speaker Highlights End DV Task Force Luncheon
In partnership with the Kingsville Police Department (KPD), the hotel voucher program is used when individuals need to be placed in emergency shelter after domestic violence is suspected.
Analysis of Colony Ridge Issue, Illegal Subdivision in Houston
On Thursday, the House State Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss the Liberty County subdivision without considering any specific legislation.
Agents Discover 12 Illegal Migrants Inside a Stash House
Twelve undocumented non-citizens were found inside the house and later taken to the Laredo South Station to be processed accordingly.
Annual Butterfly Blitz in Kingsville
The festival is free to the public and the event offers a lively opportunity to see and participate in the Monarch Watch tagging and releasing of farm raised and wild caught Monarch butterflies.
Paxton Defense Attorney to Challenge Texas House
Little filed paperwork for House District 65, currently held by freshman Rep. Kronda Thimesch, R-Lewisville. The filing, made public Wednesday, allows him to start raising money for the office.
Día de los Muertos Prohibited Agricultural Items
Certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and disease, such as the citrus greening disease.
Wanted Robstown Man Found in Mexico
61-year-old Cleto Vasquez III had been on the run since July 4, 2015, after several men were involved in an altercation in the back yard of a residence.
Methamphetamine Concealed in Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
Officers seized $10.7 million in methamphetamine from a shipment of fresh jalapeño peppers.
CBP Officers Seize $927K Worth of Methamphetamine
CBP officers discovered 93 packages hidden within the vehicle.
Funding Halted Rural Hospital Closures Across Texas, Until Now
La Grange residents worked for months to try to save the 65-bed hospital and asked the city to step in with a loan, but it wasn’t enough.
Anti-abortion Groups sue San Antonio over “Reproductive Justice Fund”
The lawsuit asks a judge to block the money from going to groups that pay for out-of-state abortions.
Texas Republicans Block Jim Jordan from Winning U.S. House speaker
Reps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel.
Bishop Cross Country Regional Qualifiers
Kaydence Schroeder (Freshmen- 1st Team All-District) qualified for the Regional Championship, finishing in 9th Place with a personal record time of 12:57 in the 2-mile race.
Bishop Man Arrested on Felony Charge
The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Jason Moerbe, was located at the residence and arrested on scene without incident.
Officers Take Custody of Man Wanted for Attempted Capital Murder
On October 12, 21-year-old Danny Lee Cazares was escorted to the Hidalgo International Bridge by Mexican authorities.
Ban on Vaccine Mandates Passes Texas Senate
The bill offers no exceptions for doctors’ offices, clinics or other health facilities.
