Nearly ten years ago, a British court mandated that Sam Westrop pay over $173,000 in libel damages after he published an article on his website labeling the founder of a London-based Islamic TV channel as a “convicted terrorist.” Subsequently, Westrop acknowledged that the evidence supporting his claim was unreliable, as indicated in court documents, and…
The family of a victim involved in a child sex abuse case, prosecuted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office, has publicly expressed their frustration with the political exploitation of their situation, stating they are “tired of being used.” Paxton’s opponent in the U.S. Senate race, state Rep. James Talarico, has focused heavily on this…
Houston police collaborated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on at least 103 occasions since April, as detailed in the first report mandated by the Houston City Council to assess the partnership between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The quarterly immigration report, released on Friday, indicates that a majority of interactions involving…
MIAMI — The Trump administration is reinstating a controversial rule that could prevent immigrants from obtaining green cards if they utilize public assistance programs, including food stamps, Medicaid, and housing vouchers. This policy, known as “public charge,” was announced on Thursday in the Federal Register. It is set to be formally published on July 20…
As the general election approaches, both major political parties have turned their attention to South Texas, a crucial area for President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign gains among Latino voters. This week, the leading candidates from each party visited the region, each delivering markedly different messages to the electorate. Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, Attorney General…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott addressed the tragic shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who had resided in the Houston area for decades, stating that “any loss of life is tragic.” His comments came during a press briefing on Wednesday, where he confirmed that both the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas…
In a significant development in the realm of college athletics, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has become embroiled in the controversy surrounding Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech University quarterback who recently admitted to making thousands of improper sports bets, including wagers on his own team. This admission led to the NCAA ruling Sorsby ineligible for…
Community Demands Accountability Following Fatal Shooting by Immigration Agent HOUSTON — A week after the tragic death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the hands of a federal immigration agent, a diverse group of Houston residents, including teachers and business owners, gathered at City Hall on Tuesday. They urged Mayor John Whitmire and the City Council…
Severe to catastrophic flooding is anticipated over the next two days along the U.S. 90 corridor west of San Antonio, with federal meteorologists raising the risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the highest level through Thursday morning. Some areas may experience a staggering 10 to 20 inches of rain, prompting significant concerns from…
Harris County officials are currently unable to identify the agents present during the incident when an ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston. This uncertainty has prompted the county’s district attorney’s office to approach the case as a criminal investigation to determine who discharged the firearm. “We will investigate it like we do…
