State Senators Discuss Divisive Immigration Bill
State senators are renewing discussion on an immigration bill banning so-called "sanctuary cities," an issue that has roiled the Texas Legislature in past sessions.
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State senators are renewing discussion on an immigration bill banning so-called "sanctuary cities," an issue that has roiled the Texas Legislature in past sessions.
The judge who blocked President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration has ordered the Justice Department to answer allegations that the government misled him about part of the plan.
Federal immigration authorities say they have arrested more than 100 undocumented immigrants with prior criminal convictions living illegally in North Texas and Oklahoma.
Texas leads a coalition of states suing to stop President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration. They allege the government misled a judge about not implementing part of the plan before the judge temporarily halted it.
A report is projecting the state's population to double by 2050 if migration into Texas continues at the same pace it did in the last decade.
A coalition of states suing to stop President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration, led by Texas, asked a federal judge Tuesday not to lift a temporary hold on the directives.
The U.S. government asked a federal judge Monday to lift his temporary hold on President Barack Obama's action to shield millions of immigrants from deportation.
Still unclear is how many guard troops will remain, serving in their strictly surveillance role. They are armed, but they do not have arrest authority and must call another agency at the first sign of trouble.
President Barack Obama's plan to shield more than 4 million immigrants living in the country illegally from deportation is on hold after a judge temporarily blocked the effort.
After suffering a setback in court, immigration advocates and religious leaders went to Christ's Foundry United Methodist Mission in Dallas to pray.
A federal judge has granted a request by a coalition of 26 states to temporarily block President Obama's executive action on immigration while its lawsuit to permanently stop the order goes through the courts.
The commander of the Texas National Guard wants "predictability" for his troops who are living in motels along the border with Mexico and have the end of their deployment up in the air again.
The Lieutenant Governor says state leaders no longer want the Texas National Guard off the border with Mexico next month as originally planned.
The House is moving toward a vote on a bill aimed at securing the U.S. border with Mexico, as Republicans seek to demonstrate that they can chart their own course on immigration.
The House has passed legislation to overturn President Barack Obama's immigration actions and remove protections for immigrants brought illegally to the country as children.
The start of Texas' 140-day legislative session Tuesday may answer some key questions on several important topics, but it is sure to raise many others.
Refusing to rule on the merits of the case, a federal judge has rejected an Arizona sheriff's lawsuit seeking to halt President Barack Obama's plan to spare nearly 5 million people from deportation.
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The Obama administration on Monday unveiled a former oil field workers' camp in rural South Texas that's being converted into the nation's largest family immigration detention center.
Four more states have joined a Texas-led coalition suing the Obama administration over executive action on immigration.
For the ninth year in a row, the League of United Latin American Citizens hosted "Cena En El Barrio," or dinner in the neighborhood to help people in need.
Three more states have joined a Texas-led multistate coalition suing over the Obama administration's recently announced executive actions on immigration.
A Texas House panel is again examining how much Gov. Rick Perry's National Guard troop surge to the Texas-Mexico border will cost the state.
In a defiant challenge to GOP leaders, immigration hardliners in Congress announced Wednesday they will oppose upcoming legislation to keep the government open.
Texas is leading a 17-state coalition in suing over the Obama administration's recently announced executive actions on immigration.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is hoping voters will elect him next year to the seat he has held since July. Hancock and the Comptroller's office are building the state's new education savings accounts program from the ground up. It is set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in August.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, attorney and former FBI agent Tony Box tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and current State Senator Nathan Johnson tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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