Texas families are waiting more than 100 days to get their SNAP applications reviewed – leaving them months without assistance to feed their families, Texas congressional leaders said in a recent letter…
Border Report – ICE detentions highest since pandemic, data shows
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The number of migrants being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities is at its highest level since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to…
Border Report – New York City further tightens time limit for migrants to move out of shelters
NEW YORK (AP) — Beleaguered by a continuing influx of asylum-seekers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is further tightening shelter rules by limiting adult migrants to just 30 days in city-run…
Border Report – South Texas congresswoman files bill to pay Border Patrol if government shuts down
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A South Texas congresswoman has filed legislation that would allow Border Patrol agents to still get paid even if the federal government shuts down at week’s end….
KTSM News – ‘Book of Mormon’ producers offering low-priced lottery seats
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is announcing a lottery ticket policy in El Paso playing at the Plaza Theatre from…
Border Report – Venezuelan man, pet squirrel make it to US border — now he’s preparing to say goodbye
MATAMOROS, Mexico (AP) — During the weeks it took Yeison and Niko to migrate from Venezuela toward the U.S., they navigated dangerous jungles and over a dead body. The two are so…
KTSM News – Cash Johnson named Locomotive FC player for the day
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Cash Johnson, a Project Search Student with The Hospitals of Providence was selected to become a member of the El Paso Locomotive FC soccer team for the…
Yard Barker – Coaches Michigan State should consider after firing Mel Tucker
After firing Mel Tucker on Wednesday, Michigan State can finally put that $95M mistake behind it as it gathers intel on potential head coaching candidates. Read: Read More
Border Report – DOJ: Mission man sentenced for locking 70 migrants in trailer
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) – A Mission resident has been ordered to federal prison for transporting 70 migrants in a trailer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Thomas Taylor Charlton, 60, will serve over…
Border Report – Menendez ordered to turn over personal passport at arraignment
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges Wednesday, must turn over his personal passport as a condition for his release, multiple reports indicated following the senator’s arraignment…