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Honduran Migrant Drowns in Gravel Pit After Fleeing Texas National Guardsmen Near U.S.-Mexico Border

Border Patrol agents retrieved the body of a man who drowned in a water-filled gravel pit after he ran from Texas National Guardsmen at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas Sheriff Under Investigation for Allegedly Having His Deputies Illegally Seize Cash From Undocumented Immigrants

Jan 11, 2022 08:43 AM EST By Jess Smith

A Texas sheriff is under criminal probe for allegedly having his deputies illegally seize cash and a truck from undocumented immigrants during traffic stops.

Why Are Fish Falling From the Sky in Texas? Bizarre 'Fish Rain' Explained

Jan 04, 2022 05:23 AM EST By Jess Smith

Residents of a Texas town witnessed a rare weather phenomenon in which fish started to rain down from the sky.

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Sarah Weddington: Texas Lawyer Who Argued Roe v Wade in Court Dead at 76

Dec 27, 2021 12:30 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Texas famed lawyer Sarah Weddington who successfully argued Roe v Wade died at the age of 76.

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar Gives up From Getting Kamala Harris' Help on Border Issues, Says She Doesn't Seem Interested and Hasn't Returned His Calls

Dec 24, 2021 12:20 AM EST By Mary Webber

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar said he has "moved on" from trying to work with Vice President Kamala Harris when it comes to border and immigration issues.

First Omicron Variant Death Reported in Texas; Patient Was Unvaccinated Who Previously Caught COVID

Dec 21, 2021 07:33 PM EST By Mary Webber

Texas has reported the first omicron variant death in the country, with the patient being an unvaccinated man in his 50s with underlying health conditions.

13 Migrants Feared Dead in Bloody Turf War Between Mexican Drug Cartels at Texas-Mexico Border

Dec 21, 2021 01:37 AM EST By Jess Smith

A security official in Mexico said the migrants, who had been kidnapped in Chihuahua near the U.S.-Mexico border, may have been killed during a turf war between Mexican drug cartels.

Gov. Greg Abbott Says Texas Has Officially Started Building Its Own Border Wall—With Same Contractor Used by Donald Trump

Dec 17, 2021 09:53 PM EST By Mary Webber

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state has officially started the construction of its own border wall.

Texas CBP Officers Confiscated $3 Million Worth of Methamphetamine Along U.S.-Mexico Border

Dec 14, 2021 11:24 PM EST By Mary Webber

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas busted over $3 million worth of methamphetamine along the U.S. Mexico border, crossing the Rio Grande at northwestern Mexico and southern Texas. The CBP managed two separate seizures over the weekend.

1 Dead, 14 Injured After Suspect Opens Fire on Crowd in Texas: Sheriff

Dec 13, 2021 02:45 AM EST By Jess Smith

One individual was killed and 14 others were injured on Sunday after a suspect opened fire on a crowd in Baytown, Texas, authorities said.

U.S. Border Patrol Takes Immigrants Into Custody At Arizona-Mexico Border

Texas Girl Who Disappeared for Months Found Safe in a Foreign Country Alongside Her Father Fighting for Child’s Custody

Dec 12, 2021 11:49 PM EST By Jess Smith

After a months-long search, a Texas girl was found safe by authorities in a foreign country with her fugitive father, who refused to hand over his daughter in a custody battle.

Jalisco Cartel Associate Convicted of Dealing Methamphetamine out of His Car Dealership in Texas

Dec 11, 2021 12:40 AM EST By Joshua Summers

An associate of the Jalisco cartel was convicted of dealing methamphetamine out of his car dealership in Texas on Friday.

Supreme Court Declines to Block Texas Abortion Law; Abortion Providers Can Challenge Ban in Lower Courts

Dec 10, 2021 07:48 PM EST By Mary Webber

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday decided not to block a Texas abortion law that prohibits most abortions after six weeks. However, the Supreme Court opened an opportunity for abortion providers to sue the law in lower courts.

Fentanyl Enough to Kill 200 Million People Seized in Texas Border This Year Alone

Dec 10, 2021 05:58 AM EST By Jess Smith

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said in this year alone, they had seized a huge volume of fentanyl crossing the border that was enough to kill 200 million individuals

Travis Scott Claims He Did Not Hear Crowd's Desperate Pleas to Stop Deadly Astroworld Concert

Dec 10, 2021 02:19 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Travis Scott claimed that he did not hear the screams of his fans, urging him to stop his Astroworld concert.

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Texas Over Redistricting Plans; Says It Discriminates Latino, Black Voters

Dec 06, 2021 08:28 PM EST By Mary Webber

The Justice Department has sued Texas on Monday after the state introduced redistricting plans for Texas' congressional delegation and the state legislature. The department alleged that Texas put Latino and Black voters at a disadvantage.