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Immigration Reform News: Texas Officials Refuse Birth Certificate Copies to Immigrant Parents

Texas officials have blocked hundreds of immigrant parents from obtaining birth certificates for their children.

Texas Teen Arrested for Bringing Homemade Clock to School Invited to White House, Facebook

The 14-year-old Muslim student who was arrested for bringing a homemade digital clock to his Texas high school after it was mistaken for a bomb has received an outpouring of global support and invitations to visit the White House and Facebook.

Muslim Teen Arrested for Creating Clock, Teacher Mistakes Clock for Bomb

A 14-year-old Texas high school student was arrested on Monday after his teachers mistook a harmless digital clock he made for a bomb.

Police Shooting of Hispanic Man Prompts Texas Officials to Invest $1M in Body Cameras for Officers

A video of a fatal police shooting in Texas of a Hispanic man, who appeared to be surrendering, has led officials in San Antonio to invest in body cameras for all of their police officers.

Texas Sheriff Deputy Killed: Suspect Fired 15 Shots, Officials Blame Black Lives Matter Movement

The suspect charged with shooting Texas Sheriff's Deputy Darren H. Goforth at a gas station in Houston Friday night was arraigned in court Monday morning, but he did not enter a plea.

Texas Sheriff's Deputy Ambushed and Fatally Shot at Houston Gas Station; Suspect Arrested, Charged

Houston police are questioning a person of interest who was taken into custody following the fatal shooting of a Harris County sheriff's deputy, who was killed execution-style while he was pumping gas into his patrol car Friday night.

Mexico vs Japan: Little League World Series 2015 Schedule, Brackets & Championship Preview

Mexico and Japan will square off in the International Championship of the 2015 Little League World Series.

Nicaraguan Man Receives Reprieve From Texas Execution

A 39-year old Nicaraguan man who was scheduled to be executed in Huntsville, Texas on Wednesday has been given a reprieve.

US, Mexico Open First New Rail Link in Century

The United States and Mexico this week opened their first new rail link in more than a century, connecting Brownsville, in Texas' Cameron County, with the neighboring city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas.

Little League World Series 2015 Schedule, Brackets & Teams: Venezuela, Mexico, Japan Advance in Playoffs

The Little League World Series is coming to a close. Just four international squads and four American teams remain. Latin Post breaks down the brackets and provides a schedule for you.

Immigration News 2015: On Border Visit, Jeb Bush Tries to Draw Contrast With Donald Trump

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday to meet with local officials and discuss immigration policy and border security in McAllen, Texas.

Christian Taylor Police Shooting: FBI Will Not Investigate Police Shooting of Unarmed Black Athlete in Texas

FBI agents will not step in to investigate the death of an unarmed college football player who was fatally shot by a local police officer in Texas on Friday.

'New Girl' Star Zooey Deschanel Flaunts Wedding Ring After Marrying Jacob Pechenik

Newly-wed "New Girl" star Zooey Deschanel shows off her wedding ring. The very private "New Girl" star Zooey Deschanel has been spotted in Austin, Texas, with her healthy baby girl and husband, producer Jacob Pechenik, whom she married in a secret ceremony about three months ago.

Texas Judge Orders Man to Marry Girlfriend or Spend Time in Jail

A Texas judge ordered a 20-year-old man to marry his 19-year-old girlfriend, write down Bible verses, and attend counseling during a sentencing hearing for hitting another man in the jaw.

George W. Bush on Jury Duty: 43rd President Shows Up For Dallas Jury Duty

George W. Bush fulfilled his civic duty on Wednesday when the 43rd president of the United States showed up for jury selection at a Dallas courthouse.

Sandra Bland Update: Family of Sandra Bland Files Lawsuit for Wrongful Death

The family of Sandra Bland has filed a lawsuit against a Texas trooper on Tuesday for wrongful death.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Indicted on Securities Fraud Charges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton turned himself in at the Collin County Jail Monday morning after being charged with felony securities fraud.

Texas Pastor Shoots Man Trying to Rob Church

Texas police say a man who attempted to rob a church in the Houston area ended up getting shot by a pistol-packing pastor.

Texas A&M International University Ranks No. 1 in Latino Enrollment

According to sliding panel piece in U.S. News and World Report, Texas A&M International University is now ranked No. 1 in the nation among the “Top 10 Colleges with the Highest Hispanic Enrollment.”

Canelo Alvarez vs Miguel Cotto Fight Could Be Staged at Mandalay Bay on Nov. 21

The Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs Miguel Cotto Fight Could Be Staged at Mandalay Bay on Nov. 21

Results From Sandra Bland's Autopsy Consistent With Suicide; Fellow Inmate Says Bland Was 'Distraught'

Texas officials released on Friday the autopsy report that was taken the day after Sandra Bland was found dead in a Texas jail cell on July 13.