Texas' Border Operation Is Meant To Deter Cartels And Smugglers

More often, it imprisons lone men for trespassing.

Then and Now: Southwest Border and its Ranchers Under Siege

Texas does job that Biden isn't allowing CBP to do

Enforcement is the Most Humane Border Policy

Border Patrol is hamstrung by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas whose policies contribute to death, drug smuggling, human trafficking

Fort Worth, TX received ‘D’ grade for fiscal health

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Corpus Christi, TX received ‘B’ grade for fiscal health

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Plano, TX received ‘B’ grade for fiscal health

New report released by Truth in Accounting

In The Dark

A Texas plant that sterilizes medical equipment spews cancer-causing pollution on tens of thousands of schoolchildren.

Supreme Court Allows Suits Against Texas Abortion Law To Continue

The Court allowed S.B. 8 to stay in effect Friday but ruled abortion providers could continue with their challenges.

Texas scored a 77 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

In Photos: Texas Abortion Law Protests Outside Supreme Court

Supporters and opponents of a controversial abortion law in Texas staged protests in Washington, D.C., as the high court heard arguments.

Texas Women Drive Hours For Abortions After New Law

Over a dozen women arrived Saturday at the Hope Medical Group for Women, a brick building with covered windows near downtown Shreveport.

Fort Hood Launches Effort To Address Sexual Assault, Suicide

Army officials have unveiled a new resource and training center at Fort Hood that aims to create a more supportive culture.

Why Democrats' Climate Goals May Test Their Latino Appeal

Many Latino voters in South Texas turned against Democrats during last year's presidential election.

“God's Will Is Being Thwarted”

Even in solid republican counties, hard-liners seek more partisan control of elections.

Texas Files Brief Arguing DOJ Can't Sue State Over Abortion Law

In the filing, the state argues that the U.S. government doesn't have cause of action and that interstate travel is not being limited.

Texas received ‘D’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Texas GOP Proposes New Redrawn Congressional Maps

Texas GOP tries to protect US House seats under its first draft of new congressional districts.

All Migrants Are Gone From Texas Border Camp, Officials Say

No migrants remained Friday at the Texas border encampment where almost 15,000 people — most of them Haitians — had converged.

EXPLAINER: Medication Abortion Becomes Latest GOP Target

As Republican states move to restrict access to abortion generally, many of them also are limiting access to medication-induced abortions.

Options Shrink For Haitian Migrants Straddling Texas Border

Alejandro Mayorkas, the U.S. Homeland Security secretary, warned those who come to the country unlawfully "will not succeed."

Over 6K Haitians, Other Migrants Removed From TX Border Town

U.S. officials defended a strong response that included immediately deporting migrants to their impoverished Caribbean country.

US Nears Plan For Widescale Expulsions Of Haitian Migrants

Details were yet to be finalized, but would likely involve five to eight flights per day that would begin Sunday.

Some Prison Labor Programs Lose Money — Even When Prisoners Work For Pennies

Officials claim programs provide skills for inmates, but critics say there's little evidence.

From Last Meals To Last Words, What Can Death Row Prisoners Request Before They Die?

As a Texas man sues for his pastor to touch him during his execution, a guide to rights for the condemned.

Feds To Protect Abortion Seekers In Texas: Department Of Justice

The justice department will protect constitutional rights, including abortion, according to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

“People Will Lose Their Lives”

Texas isn't doing enough to prevent carbon monoxide deaths, critics say.

In 5-4 Vote, Supreme Court Leaves Texas Abortion Law In Place

The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in May, prohibits abortions after six weeks, or when medical professionals can detect a fetal heartbeat.

Texas gains Millennial population

New York, California, and Illinois lose Boomer population

'Hellcat' V. Big Oil: How A Great-Grandmother Is Fighting To Protect A Texas Fishing Bay

Plans to dredge a fragile Gulf Coast estuary and Superfund site are being ‘fast-tracked' in a rush to export Permian oil to Europe.

Texas Prisons Stopped In-Person Visits And Limited Mail, Drugs Got In Anyway

Guards smuggle in most contraband, people who live in or work at prisons say.

Texas Lawsuit Seeks to End Open Borders

Former Trump DHS chief of staff seeks to resume no exception practice of returning unaccompanied minors to their home countries

Why Some Texans Are Getting Sky-High Energy Bills

Many of those who have reported receiving large bills are customers of electricity provider Griddy.

President Biden Approves Additional Disaster Relief For Texans

In a statement released Saturday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanked Biden for the "partial" approval.

President Biden Plans To Visit Texas Next Week

The president also said he would ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency to speed up a disaster declaration request for the state.

'Obviously A Mistake': Cruz Returns From Cancun After Uproar

The senator caught major flak Thursday for going on vacation while Texans were without power due to a major winter storm.

Corpus Christi ranked no. 19 in the nation for fiscal health

Corpus Christi needed $101.7 million to get out of the red

Trump Takes No Responsibility for Capitol Riots, Visits Texas

Trump arrived in Texas on Tuesday to trumpet his campaign against illegal immigration in an attempt to burnish his legacy.

Ted Cruz Leads GOP Senators Challenging Biden's Win Over Trump

The group of 11 Republican senators says it will vote to reject electoral votes when Congress meets to certify the election next week.

14 Fort Hood Soldiers Fired, Suspended Over Violence At Base

Two general officers are among those being removed from their jobs.

A Guide To Navigating The Texas Unemployment System During The Pandemic

People across the Lone Star State are struggling to navigate a maze-like system to get benefits.