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Child welfare advocates say a record number of children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border alone are spending weeks at shelters, despite an emergency declaration by the Biden administration five months ago.
Gov. Abbott is vaccinated against COVID-19 and has said Texans should consider getting the vaccine.
"County Judge Jenkins has shown a probable right to relief on the merits of his claims against the Governor and the State of Texas," says the 116th Circuit Court.
A federal judge in Texas had previously ordered that the program be reinstated last week. Both he and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused the administration's request to put the ruling on hold.
Irving Republican Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne warns the situation in Afghanistan will get worse before it gets better.
Attorneys for Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Governor Greg Abbott made their arguments in court regarding mask mandates on Tuesday.
During the hearing, Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa gave most of the provisions of the bill the thumbs up. "I am in support of Senate Bill 15."
Refugee Services of Texas has already welcomed 75 Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders, their spouses and children.
"We have a commitment to every American and Afghan ally to get them out safely. No one should be left behind because of an arbitrary, self-imposed deadline based on a campaign promise."
There could soon be clear direction for those living and doing business in Dallas County. A decision is set to be made in court on August 24 regarding if the public will or won't have to follow a mask mandate.
It comes after House Democrats broke quorum at the end of the regular session of the Texas Legislature, blocking the elections integrity bill.
Angela West, wife of Texas Governor candidate Allen West, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated with a child in the car Friday night.
The Houston-area Republican said he is fully vaccinated and hopes the symptoms pass soon.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reported Saturday that he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
Lt. Gov. Patrick made the remarks in response to question about the latest coronavirus surge in Texas.
