Cruz: Let El Chapo Build That Wall: PATCH PM

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Texas Senator Thinks 'El Chapo' Should Pay For Wall — Or At Least Part Of It
He calculates reputed drug kingpin's personal fortune at around $14 billion, which would 'go a long way toward building a wall.

Judge Fines ExxonMobil More Than $21 Million For Clean Air Act Violations
Judge rules energy giant assessed violations at Baytown Facility, from the state and Harris County dating back to 2005.

Shots Fired From Car Near UT-Austin Campus
University police issued an alert to students after shots were heard nearby, but noted they believe there is no ongoing threat to campus

Dominican Trial For The Woodlands Man Accused Of Drug Trafficking Delayed Again
Larry Davis has been imprisoned in the Dominican Republic since March 2016 after his boat was used by a client to ship narcotics.

Pedicab Hero To Be Honored By Austin Police With Distinguished Service Citation
While on his rounds, Luis Palos stopped a sexual assault of an unconscious woman and later helped police ID the culprit to effect an arrest

Man Wielding Rat Trap Breaks Into Houston Lighting Store
Police say thief stole money from safe, threw prayer rug on floor.

Texas Sues FDA Over 2015 Seizure Of Lethal Injection Drugs
Thiopental sodium is one of three drugs used in lethal injections in Texas and other states, but it’s no longer manufactured in U.S.

IRS, Postal Service Agents Raid Texas HQ Of Televangelist Benny Hinn
Hinn came under Senate Finance Committee scrutiny in 2007 before being cleared of charges, but reason for Wednesday's raid unclear

Houston Girl Missing For More Than Two Weeks
Thalia Macias was last seen at her home in southeast Houston

More Than 200 Humble ISD Elementary Students Stricken With Mystery Illness
More than 80 Woodland Hills Elementary School students were ill on Wednesday with virus-like symptoms, while 205 kids stayed home Thursday

NFL 2017 Draft: The Dallas Cowboys Select…
Could the Cowboys focus entirely on defense this draft? Will the pick up a tight end this year? Find out tonight.

NFL 2017 Draft: The Houston Texans Select….
Could it be a quarterback, an offensive tackle? or some other position of need? Texans fans will know tonight

St. Thomas Students Protest Cardinal Dolan's Planned Address
Archbishop of New York mishandled sexual abuse allegations against priests, students insist

Austin Police Department Officer In 'Emotional Distress' Goes Missing, Car Found
Missing officer's car has since been found at Lake Amistad in Val Verde County, but his whereabouts are still a mystery.

Strip Club Shooting Video Released By Houston Police
Four suspects are wanted in connection with a March shooting that left one dead at Fantasy Cabaret.

Houston Police Officer Shoots Man While Investigating Criminal Mischief Complaint
Victim was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in unknown condition after being shot by an HPD officer Thursday

'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Is Full Of Delightful Surprises
The much-anticipated sequel of "Guardians of the Galaxy" hits theaters May 5. Spoiler alert: Baby Groot steals the show.