“It’s humiliating”: Released immigrants describe life with ankle monitors
August 10th, 2018By David Yaffe-Bellany, The Texas Tribune Aug. 10, 2018 ““It’s humiliating”: Released immigrants describe life with ankle monitors” 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. MCALLEN — Every…
Hours after deadline, federal government lays out plan for reuniting kids with deported parents
August 10th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 9, 2018 “Hours after deadline, federal government lays out plan for reuniting kids with deported parents” 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…
Border Patrol Seizes Meth Being Sneaked Around Checkpoint
August 10th, 2018(Press Release) Border Patrol agents from the Del Rio Station located over 10 pounds of methamphetamine adjacent to the Highway 277 North Border Patrol Checkpoint. “Drug trafficking organizations, desperate for profit, will go to great lengths to try and elude detection and smuggle narcotics to the interior of the United…
Texas A&M-Kingsville holds Summer Commencement August 10
August 10th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) KINGSVILLE — Nearly 350 graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees during the summer commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in the Steinke Physical Education Center at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Students receiving their master’s and doctoral degrees were recognized within their academic colleges. During the…
Eagle Pass Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender
August 10th, 2018(Press Release) DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted sex offender who, on multiple occasions, has been removed from the country. “The security of our border is our primary mission, and apprehensions like this help to keep our communities safe,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol…
Judge hears Texas’ challenge to DACA in Houston
August 9th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Judge hears Texas’ challenge to DACA in Houston” 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. The state of Texas…
Groups Question Possible Pollution at Planned Migrant Detention Centers
August 9th, 2018By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA CONCORD, Calif. – A coalition of health, labor and environmental groups is asking the Trump administration to release specific locations for immigrant detention centers to be built on military bases – sites that may be polluted. President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance policy at…
Plaintiffs say Texas voter ID fight is over
August 9th, 2018By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Plaintiffs say Texas voter ID fight is over” 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. After seven long years…
Under Trump, the backlog of U.S. citizenship applications in Texas is growing
August 9th, 2018By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Aug. 9, 2018 “Under Trump, the backlog of U.S. citizenship applications in Texas is growing” 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….
The Shadow Rulers of the VA
August 8th, 2018by Isaac Arnsdorf, ProPublica Last February, shortly after Peter O’Rourke became chief of staff for the Department of Veterans Affairs, he received an email from Bruce Moskowitz with his input on a new mental health initiative for the VA. “Received,” O’Rourke replied. “I will begin a project plan and develop…
