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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehend asylum-seekers who recently crossed the border in Roma on Aug. 3, 2021. Photo Credit: Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune

Revival of “Remain in Mexico” policy could have deadly consequences for asylum-seekers, advocates warn

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling to restore a policy that forces people seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to stay in Mexico could have life-threatening consequences for those migrants, advocacy groups and immigration lawyers say.
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Migrant Protection Protocols, known as the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy, a major victory for...

Texas Border Business AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Supreme Court reinstated the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the "Remain...
A COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card sits on a table at a vaccine clinic held in partnership between the Central Texas Food Bank and University of Texas in Austin on July 21, 2021. Photo Credit:  Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott bans mandates on COVID-19 vaccines regardless of whether they have full...

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced an executive order banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates regardless of a vaccine’s approval status with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
After becoming a mother as a freshman in high school, Yulissa Ibarra vowed she would return to school one day and enter college. Her comeback started her sophomore year when she transferred to the Sonia M. Sotomayor Early College High School at PSJA ISD, a school exclusively for teen moms which requires all students to take dual credit classes through STC. STC Image

Dual Credit Alum Sets the Bar for College

When Yulissa Ibarra’s life took an unexpected turn, and she became pregnant during her freshman year of high school, she refused to become another statistic.

Valley resident sentenced for meth charges

McALLEN, TX – A 49-year-old Mission resident has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of meth, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

Texas House Speaker says “absolutely no deals made” to bring back absent Democrats

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Tuesday that there were “absolutely no deals made” to lure Democrats back to the Capitol and end their weekslong quorum break, while emphasizing that he sought to handle the standoff without inflicting permanent harm on the chamber.

Mission hosting tree planting in honor of fallen hero

Mission, TX- On the one-year anniversary of Officer Jorge Cabrera’s passing, the Mission Police Department will commemorate their fallen hero with a celebration of life and tree planting ceremony Tuesday Aug. 24, 2021.

Officials to Force Cleanup of State’s Voter Rolls

Washington, DC – Judicial Watch announced today that a federal court ruled its lawsuit can proceed against Colorado officials to force a cleanup of the state’s voter rolls.

‘CMT GIANTS: CHARLEY PRIDE’ Wednesday, August 25th at 9p/8c

“CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride” is an uplifting celebration honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of trailblazing country music titan Charley Pride. The star-packed, 90-minute event features special performances and interviews from family, friends, and collaborators who appear to share their personal memories and reflect on Pride’s lasting legacy, his wife Rozene and son Dion, blended alongside rare archival photos, interviews, and performances, with clips and commentary from Charley Pride himself.

Two Mara-Salvatrucha Gang Members Arrested

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents arrest two Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members from El Salvador attempting to enter the United States.

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