Del Rio Border Patrol Sector African Arrests top 1,100
July 19th, 2019Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector have arrested over 1,100 people from countries in Africa since May 30. “The apprehension of people from African countries illegally crossing our borders continues to increase,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz….
Health Insurers Make It Easy for Scammers to Steal Millions. Who Pays? You.
July 19th, 2019By Marshall Allen, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Ever since her 14-year marriage imploded in financial chaos and a protective order, Amy Lankford had kept a wary eye on her ex,…
Trump administration will soon expand “remain in Mexico” policy for migrants to busiest part of the border
July 19th, 2019By Jay Root, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2019 “Trump administration will soon expand “remain in Mexico” policy for migrants to busiest part of the border” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Border agent in Clint accused of harassing mother of 12-year-old migrant who was in custody
July 19th, 2019By Abigail Hauslohner and Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post July 18, 2019 “Border agent in Clint accused of harassing mother of 12-year-old migrant who was in custody” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
State Sen. Royce West appears to be running for U.S. Senate
July 19th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 19, 2019 “State Sen. Royce West appears to be running for U.S. Senate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. State…
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s criminal case likely to face further delays as attorneys revive fights over venue, prosecutor pay
July 19th, 2019By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune July 19, 2019 “Texas AG Ken Paxton’s criminal case likely to face further delays as attorneys revive fights over venue, prosecutor pay” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Ken Paxton’s criminal trial has been pending for nearly four years. Here’s a timeline of his legal drama.
July 19th, 2019By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2019 “Ken Paxton’s criminal trial has been pending for nearly four years. Here’s a timeline of his legal drama.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
It’s Illegal for Federal Officials to Campaign at Work. A Trump Official Just Did So.
July 18th, 2019By: Yeganeh Torbati, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Federal workplaces are supposed to be free of politics, but a Trump administration appointee used a government forum Wednesday to express support for…
Move to Treat Separation, Detention of Migrant Children as Child Abuse
July 18th, 2019Dan Heyman, Public News Service – TX EL PASO, Texas – Social workers and mental health professionals are trying to have the detention of migrant children away from their families treated as child abuse. Almost 6,000 people have signed a petition started by social workers to file a “report of…
Veterans to Lose Health Coverage if ACA Repealed by Court
July 18th, 2019Eric Galatas, Public News Service – WY CHEYENNE, Wyo. – If federal judges overturn the Affordable Care Act, more military veterans would lose their health insurance than the total number of service personnel currently serving in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps combined. By 2026, 690,000 veterans would become completely…
