84 undocumented migrants rescued in Texas from semi-truck, according to sheriff
By Amanda Musa, CNN Eighty-four undocumented migrants have been rescued from a semi-truck in southern Texas, according to a tweet from Hidalgo County…
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Families of migrants shot in Sierra Blanca travel to Juarez, await updates on their loved ones
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Families of Mexican migrants shot in Sierra Blanca got to Juarez seeking for help and answers. Napoleón Sepúlveda and Luz…
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Another National Guard soldier working Operation Lone Star dies by suspected suicide
A service member assigned to the Texas National Guard’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, died by a self-inflicted gunshot with his…
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints first school safety chief four months after Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday appointed former U.S. Secret Service agent John P. Scott as the Texas Education Agency’s first chief of…
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Details revealed about migrant shooting in Hudspeth, brother claims they were hunting; officers note inconsistencies
HUDSPETH, Texas — ABC-7 obtained documents that reveal more information about the shooting incident that killed one migrant and injured another. The…
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35 family members of Uvalde shooting victims throw their support behind Beto O’Rourke ahead of debate
EDINBURG — Hours ahead of the only planned gubernatorial debate of the election cycle, the families of Uvalde school shooting victims threw their…
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Gov. Abbott and O’Rourke to face off in televised debate
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and his Democratic opponent Beto O’Rourke will face off in a televised debate Friday at 6 p.m.…
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Families of three Uvalde shooting survivors sue school district, gun makers, city officials and others
The families of three children who survived the Uvalde mass shooting in May have filed the first lawsuit in a federal court against the Uvalde school…
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Texas court confirms the attorney general can’t unilaterally prosecute election cases
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s last-ditch attempt to regain the power of his office to unilaterally prosecute election cases was rejected by the…
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Decades-long dispute between Texas and Tiguas over
EL PASO, Texas — It’s over. The state of Texas and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo’s decades-long legal fight ended Tuesday with both parties agreeing…
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El Paso abortion fund, other Texas groups fight to pay for out-of-state abortions
AUSTIN — Representatives from Texas abortion funds, including El Paso-based West Fund, asked a federal judge Tuesday whether they can resume…
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Texas Attorney General allegedly ran from person serving subpoena on abortion civil lawsuit, court record says
A Texas Judge ruled that State Attorney General Ken Paxton does not have to appear at a hearing related to an abortion access lawsuit. It comes after…
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Books set in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of books set in Texas from…
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See the former jobs of the governor of Texas
Stacker investigated the former jobs of the governor in Texas using information from a variety of news and other…
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Desert talks for everyone at 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas – Two-day event gives El Pasoans a chance to enjoy a hike in the Franklin Mountains and learn about the geological history of the…
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California governor urges overhaul of Democrats’ strategy
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an overhaul of Democrats’ political strategy…
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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan rules out raising the minimum age to buy a firearm
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan said the state Legislature will not pass meaningful gun safety legislation during its next session but signaled an…
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Migrant surge could have large economic impact on the El Paso Borderplex
EL PASO, Texas — With the ongoing migrant surge in the El Paso community, some predict this could have a major economic impact on the Borderland…
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Texas AG says counties can spend COVID relief funds on extra pay for elected officials without public notice
While Texas counties have to notify taxpayers before increasing elected officials’ salaries, they likely don’t have to have to give such advance…
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Governor’s executive order designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organization
EL PASO, Texas – A new executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. Gov. Abbott also…
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El Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…
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Countries Texas imports the most goods from
Stacker compiled a list of the countries Texas imports the most goods to using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the highest…
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Texas congresswoman calls for examination of military pretrial confinement
A Texas representative whose district includes one of the nation’s largest Army posts is calling for hearings to examine the military’s pretrial…
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Bad Bunny invited Uvalde shooting survivor to his Texas show
ARLINGTON, Texas — Bad Bunny did what he could to help Uvalde school shooting survivor, Mayah Zamora. The musician invited the 10-year-old, who…
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Texas sheriff opens criminal investigation into Martha’s Vineyard migrant trips
Bexar County, Texas Sheriff Javier Salazar says his agency will investigate the transportation of 48 Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha’s…
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Man arrested after deputies find him inside after cutting the fence around the building
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress call on Sept. 18. It happened in the 3900 block of N.…
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Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows
Texas banned more books from school libraries this past year than any other state in the nation, targeting titles centering on race, racism, abortion…
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Twelve Travelers Memorial of the Southwest Unveiling New Benito Juarez Sculpture
EL PASO, Texas — The 12 Travelers Memorial of the Southwest is a project that celebrates the Paso del Norte’s rich history. To do this, there…
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Texas monkeypox weekly update
Stacker investigated the state of the monkeypox outbreak in Texas using data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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