(The Hill) — The federal government said it would deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined a plea deal, according to court filings. Federal prosecutors on Thursday offered Abrego Garcia…
KTSM News – Retired El Paso monsignor up for national award for ‘radiating’ faith
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A retired monsignor from El Paso is among the finalists for this year’s Lumen Christi Award, given out by the Catholic Extension Society. Retired Monsignor Arturo Bañuelas…
Tech Crunch – Amazon AGI Labs chief defends his reverse acquihire
The former Adept CEO said he hopes to be “remembered more as “an AI research innovator” than a “a deal structure innovator.” Read more: Read More
Border Report – Reported Tren de Aragua member previously arrested in El Paso now in ICE custody
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A reported member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and an international fugitive who was previously arrested in El Paso is in the custody of Immigration…
Border Report – Senate blocks filibuster, passes congressional redistricting map
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Early Saturday morning, the Texas State Senate gave final approval to legislation to redraw the state’s congressional map. The vote came after Republicans in the chamber made a procedural…
Border Report – Judge blocks Trump admin from slashing ‘sanctuary city’ funding
A federal judge on Friday extended a preliminary injunction that blocks President Trump from withholding funds from more than 30 “sanctuary cities” over policies that restrict local police from participating in immigration…
KTSM News – Las Cruces PD issue 54 tickets in 1-hour enforcement period
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 54 citations Wednesday, Aug. 20 during a one-hour enforcement operation along West Picacho Avenue. Of the 54 traffic citations, 22 were issued to motorists who were speeding,…
Texas Monthly – Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map — which Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “swiftly” sign into law — are racially…
Yard Barker – Big Ten’s College Football Playoff expansion idea is ‘absurd,’ ESPN host says
The longtime host doesn’t want to see the College Football Playoff expand to two dozen or more participants. Read: Read More