A 56-year-old Mexican man detained at a federal immigration facility in Laredo was discovered deceased in his cell on Saturday morning, as confirmed by his daughter and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar. The man, identified as Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, was found unresponsive during a security check at the Rio Grande Processing Center around 10 a.m. Staff members…
Along the Texas Gulf Coast, the sprawling Houston petrochemical complex illuminates the night. The flickering flares from oil and gas facilities cast a distant glow visible to surrounding communities and travelers along nearby highways. For decades, Texas has maintained its status as a powerhouse in the global oil and gas sector. In 2025, the state…
In an effort to enhance safety in classrooms, Texas school districts have significantly increased the presence of police officers on campuses and adopted a stricter approach to student behavior over the past decade. However, this crackdown has inadvertently funneled tens of thousands of elementary and middle school students into the juvenile justice system. An investigation…
Texas has reached a historic milestone in voter registration, surpassing 19 million registered voters in anticipation of the crucial midterm elections scheduled for November 3. This figure marks a 2.2% increase from the last major general election in November 2024 and a 2% rise from the primary elections held in March. Additionally, the current registrations…
In Odessa, Jon Rosenthal had intended to dedicate his summer and fall to elucidating the complexities of the Texas Railroad Commission, the trio of officials overseeing the state’s oil and gas sector, while promoting himself as the ideal candidate for the role. However, the dynamics of the race shifted dramatically when his opponent, Bo French,…
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is gearing up for significant elections, with eight of its fifteen regional seats open for four-year terms. This board is crucial as it establishes educational standards and approves instructional materials for public school students in Texas. It collaborates closely with the state’s education commissioner and the Texas Education…
In a significant move in the Texas U.S. Senate race, a super PAC supporting Ted Cruz has initiated a statewide advertising campaign in Spanish on streaming platforms. This effort, which involves an investment of seven figures, is focused on targeting Democratic candidate James Talarico. The Truth and Courage PAC’s latest advertisement is directed at Hispanic…
In a recent statement, President Donald Trump announced that the Pentagon will not live-stream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the shooter responsible for the Fort Hood attack. This decision follows bipartisan backlash against the initial proposal, which had drawn criticism from various political leaders, including Vice President JD Vance, who expressed his unwillingness to…
LUBBOCK — In a closely watched race for Texas agriculture commissioner, candidates Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker find themselves on opposing sides of the political spectrum despite sharing a common Texan heritage and ambitions for the role. Both fifth-generation Texans from the Hill Country, they are vying for a position that will be filled for…
Republican leaders are retracting financial support from Texas’ 28th Congressional District, reflecting the challenges they encounter in their efforts to unseat Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar this upcoming election cycle, despite the party’s strategic redistricting aimed at his removal. The Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC that acts as the primary financial resource for House Republicans,…
