EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 13, after a traffic stop revealed he had four “baggies” containing cocaine and an outstanding warrant for driving while…
Border Report – CBP: Nearly 9,000 rounds of ammunition seized at Los Indios International Bridge
BROWNSVILLE, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) —U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 9,000 rounds of ammunition Sunday at the Los Indios International Bridge. CBP says the seizure occurred after a 65-year-old…
Border Report – Rubio scraps plan to use US military against cartels in Mexico
“The United States will give support to Mexico against drug cartels only if the Mexican Government makes a request,” said Rubio. “We are willing to provide all the help they need, obviously,…
Border Report – Policía detiene estudiante tras amenaza terrorista contra la secundaria de Weslaco, informa el distrito escolar
WESLACO, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — La policía detuvo a un estudiante después de que se hiciera una amenaza contra una escuela secundaria, informó el jueves el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Weslaco….
Tech Crunch – VCs abandon old rules for a ‘funky time’ of investing in AI startups
The goalposts are moving for AI startups when it comes to growth, product features and just about everything else. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Chicago teacher released from ICE detention a week after arrest at day care center
Diana Santillana Galeano, a day care teacher arrested by ICE in Chicago, has been released from custody. Her legal team will continue to pursue her immigration claims to stay in the US….
Texas Monthly – Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says he’s “not a MAGA Republican” and couldn’t carry Trump’s agenda
At a Texas Tribune Festival event on Thursday, the Beaumont Republican said his opposition to Trump and his agenda informed his decision to give up the speaker’s gavel last year. Read: Read…
Border Report – Trump administration joining legal fight over new California congressional map
The Trump administration is entering the legal fight against California’s newly passed congressional map that adds as many as five pickup opportunities for Democrats. The Justice Department asked to formally intervene Thursday…
Border Report – Border Report Live: ‘Dysfunctional’ immigration courts need money, judges
HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. immigration courts are “dysfunctional” and need more money, judges and new technology, according to a new report. The nonpartisan think tank Migration Policy Institute published “Breaking…
Border Report – Long-awaited construction on Otay Mesa East Port of Entry set to begin
“On Monday, we finally got our notice to proceed, so technically that has begun construction.” Read: Read More