Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s entry order nationwide
February 6th, 2017by Matt Zapotosky, Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post, The Texas Tribune A federal judge in Washington state declared Friday that he would temporarily block enforcement of President Trump’s controversial ban on entry to the United States — a ruling that appears to be broader than others before…
Senate committee advances anti-sanctuary cities bill
February 3rd, 2017by Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 3, 2017 Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. After a 16-hour hearing that included tears, heckling, bursts of anger and warnings from lawmakers to witnesses to respect the rules of the Capitol’s upper chamber, the Texas Senate’s State Affairs Committee voted…
Analysis: Rising criticism threatens one-punch voting in Texas
February 3rd, 2017by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Feb. 3, 2017 Editor’s note: If you’d like an email notice whenever we publish Ross Ramsey’s column, click here. Partisan efficiency experts might love the time-saving charms of straight-ticket voting, but a number of the state’s top elected officials are ready to outlaw the…
Eagle Pass CBP Officers Seize Over $20K Worth of Meth at Port
February 3rd, 2017EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry prevented a shipment of narcotics from making entry into the United States. “Our dedicated officers are always vigilant in detecting narcotics to protect the safety of our public,” said Port Director John Brandt,…
Border Patrol Rescues Four from Drowning in Rio Grande River
February 3rd, 2017Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working with the Border Patrol Marine unit in Eagle Pass, rescued four undocumented immigrants from drowning in the Rio Grande River. “This case is another outstanding example of our agents’ expertise and readiness in preventing a possible deadly situation,” remarked Acting Chief…
In South Texas, fire-ravaged mosque seen as symbol of unity
February 2nd, 2017by Jim Malewitz, The Texas Tribune Feb. 2, 2017 VICTORIA — Fog gave way to sunshine as more than 150 students and faculty of St. Joseph’s High School — many clad in Flyer blue — rounded one last corner on a Wednesday morning walk from campus. Their destination: the charred…
In “sanctuary” fight, Abbott cuts off funding to Travis County
February 2nd, 2017by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 1, 2017 Editor’s note: This story has been updated. Gov. Greg Abbott has followed through on his threat to cut off state funding for Travis County over its new “sanctuary” policy. Abbott’s office said Wednesday it has canceled criminal justice grants it usually…
Public Announcement: Maverick County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3-1 Office to be Closed Due to Relocation
February 2nd, 2017(PSA) Justice of the Peace Pct. 3-1 Office will be closed from the 6th of February 2017 to February 12th 2017 for the purpose of relocating to 3905 Deer Run Blvd.
Protesters flood Texas Capitol as committee debates sanctuary cities bill
February 2nd, 2017by Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 2, 2017 Even as groups shouted down at them from the state Capitol’s Senate gallery, Republican lawmakers on Thursday held steady in their attempt to move a controversial immigration law past its first procedural hurdle. Senate Bill 4, by state Sen. Charles Perry,…
A New State Department Order to Revoke Visas Could Have Far-Reaching Effects
February 2nd, 2017By: Justin Elliott, ProPublica The Trump travel ban could have far wider effects than previously understood for foreigners who waited years as State Department officials reviewed their immigrant visa applications. The new policy, disclosed yesterday, means that immigrants hoping to join their families in the United States from the affected…
