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Fired Texas Teacher Who Asked Trump to 'Remove' Undocumented Students Wins Her Appeal

A Texas teacher fired after her series of tweets asking the president to remove the undocumented students in the school where she is teaching.
At Least 21 Dead, Several Others Missing After Mexico Gunbattle Erupts near U.S. Border: Cartel Members Suspected Behind the Attack

At Least 21 Dead, Mexican Cartel Members Suspected Behind the Attack

An armed strife erupted near the Mexico-U.S. border involving police an suspected cartel members leaving at least 21 dead and several others missing.

Alumni Commemorates 50th Year of Chicano Student Walkouts in Texas

Scholars, activists, students and alumni remembered the massive Chicano student walkouts that transpired 50 years ago.

Sanctuary Cities Stand Their Ground Against Trump’s Immigration Threat

The fight to preserve local authority over sancturary cities continues. Small border cities straddling the United States-Mexico frontier have entered into a legal fight with state and federal officials over the enforcement of immigration laws at the national level.

Tejano Man Goes To Court To Change His Name To Trump

This guy is a real character. An Odessa, Texas man has won a court case legally allowing him to take on President Donald Trump's name. Ernesto Trump, born Ernesto Acosta, filed a court petition last week to formally change his name.

Texas “Killer Nurse” Could Have Killed As Many As 60 Children

"I believe Genene Jones is an evil woman." Nico LaHood, the Bexar County District Attorney said.

Everything You Need to Know About Texas’ Anti-Sanctuary Law

Texas protestors and legal organizations battle the state over SB 4. The legal fight over Texas' tough, anti-sanctuary cities law will enter its next phase on Monday when the first major hearing about Senate Bill 4 will take place in a San Antonio district court.

Texas GOP Rep Calls ICE On Protesters, Threatens To Shoot Colleague

A bookend on a contentious legislative session at the Texas State House. A state legislator in Texas is making headlines for calling immigration authorities on protesters and threatening to "put a bullet through the head" of a fellow representative on the floor of the Texas State House.

Zika Alert in Texas: Health Officials Watch For New Zika Transmission In Texas

In Texas, a local woman was infected by Zika Virus. Health Officials is look out for more infected people in Texas.

First Zika case reported in Texas as the outbreak continues on

Zika virus is spreading again after Texas reported its first Zika case. Health official in the US stated that the first Zika virus case was reported in Texas on Monday, believed to be from a local mosquito bite.

New Texas State Gun Law Allows College Students to Legally Arm Themselves on Campus Grounds

Monday August 1 ushered in a day of controversy in Texas, as the state's 2015 "Campus Carry" law went into effect, allowing students at public universities to legally carry concealed firearms on campus.

Police Kill Walmart Shooter in Texas Days After Orlando Shooting

The man was reportedly holding hostages in a Walmart in Amarillo before he was shot and killed by police.

Is Hillary Clinton Still in Trouble Even After Winning Super Tuesday?

The decline in Democratic turnout is another challenge in Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. The former U. S. first lady who joined the presidential bid emerged victorious on Super Tuesday.

How These Four States Might Be Robbing the Latino Voters on 'Super Tuesday'

Many are expecting Latino voters to make a mark in the upcoming 2016 Presidential Elections, but will they really be able to do it in the face of voting hindrances?

Why US Latino, Hispanic Voters Support Abortion Rights

A new study reveals that Latinos are supportive of women's abortion rights. A new study reveals that Latinos are supportive of women's abortion rights.

Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz at Odds With the Latino Community

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are struggling to win the votes of the Hispanics. For the first time in U. S. history, two Latinos are joining the presidential race under the Republican Party.

How to Celebrate 'National Chili Day' the Latina Way

The special holiday is observed on Feb. 25 for this year. National Chili Day takes place on the fourth Thursday of February, but its origins are rather sketchy.

Super Tuesday 2016: Here's What You Can Expect

Here are few details and rumors about Super Tuesday 2016. Less than a week from now will be Super Tuesday. Politicians and voters are both excited for the said event.

Ted Cruz Scores Endorsement From Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz landed a major endorsement from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott less than a week before the GOP primary in the Lone Star state.

Is Ted Cruz a Canadian? Republican Presidential Candidate Seeks Dismissal of Disqualification Case

Republican candidate Ted Cruz requested a Texas federal judge to dismiss a disqualification case filed against him questioning his eligibility to run for presidency.

Women Unite to Send Dolly Elizondo as the First Texan Latina in Congress

There has never been a Texan woman in Congress, but the women of Hidalgo County are trying their best to make history in the upcoming elections with Dolly Elizondo.