He said there are no protocols or safety mechanisms in place for these children. Texas Department of Public Safety Lieutenant Chris Olivarez said over 100 unaccompanied minors have…
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EPA Approves Loan for Upgrade to Plugerville Water Infrastructure
$156 million will support plans to improve drinking water systems. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a $156 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to…
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Education Secretary Announces $19 Million for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Funding will strengthen research facilities in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced $19 million in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, timing his…
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Texas AG Sues DHS Over Voter Citizenship Vetting
He says the department has not responded to requests on citizenship status for over 450,000 voters. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal on Texas Abortion Law
Fifth Circuit’s ruling in favor of Texas will stand. The U.S. Supreme Court declined the take up the appeal from President Biden’s administration regarding a Texas law that…
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Texas Sues Administration Over Endangered Species Designation
The state’s attorney general says the sagebrush lizard designation is an attempt to undermine the oil industry. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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HUD Settles Racial Discrimination Allegations with Harris County, Texas
The agreement requires the county to distribute a “Notice of Rights” to Hispanic neighborhoods. The Department of Housing and Urban Development entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with…
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DOJ Announces Dismantling of Guatemala Human Smuggling Network
The attorney general speaks about the Guatemalan law enforcement arrest of six individuals. The Department of Justice recently announced that six Guatemalan human smugglers were arrested by Guatemalan…
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Labor Department Allocates $2 Million to Training Hurricane Beryl Clean-up Workers
Emergency grant funding approved for 67 counties in Texas The Department of Labor has distributed an initial $2 million in emergency funding to train workers helping to clean…
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5th Circuit Court Allows Texas to Keep Rio Grande River Buoy Barrier
The appellate court reversed the lower court’s decision on the immigration deterrent while the case is litigated. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas can temporarily…
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