Category: Texas

Texas Places Military on Standby in Preparation for Surge of Illegal Immigrants

December 16, 2022
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In preparation for the expiration of Title 42 next week, the Texas Military Department announced Dec. 16 that it would be mobilizing members of the Texas National Guard to combat the impending surge of illegal immigrants at the border. Forces to be deployed include elements of the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, and…

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‘Arctic Blast’ Set to Hammer US Soon, Forecasters Warn

December 16, 2022
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A wave of arctic air will invade the United States and spread across the country starting Friday and lasting until next week, potentially breaking all-time records, according to forecasters. Officials say the cold air—coming from Siberia—will plunge the eastern two-thirds of the United States into a freeze in the days ahead of Christmas. “By early…

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Father of Slain Athena Strand Files Lawsuit Against Suspect, FedEx, and 3rd-Party Contractor

December 16, 2022
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The father of slain 7-year-old Athena Strand has filed a lawsuit against the delivery driver suspected of killing the girl, FedEx Ground, and Big TopSpin, the third-party contractor who hired the suspect. Jacob Strand is seeking more than $1 million in damages in a jury trial, according to the lawsuit filed in the Wise County…

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Judge Puts on Hold Biden Effort to End ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy

December 16, 2022
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A federal judge in Texas has ruled to put on hold the Biden administration’s latest effort to end the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, until legal proceedings play out. Officially called the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), “Remain in Mexico” was a policy implemented under the Trump administration in 2019. It requires illegal aliens who claim to…

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Texas Gov. Abbott Calls for State Probe of NGOs Aiding Illegal Immigrants Crossing Border

December 15, 2022
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Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the Lone Star State’s Attorney General to launch an investigation of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) that are helping illegal immigrants crossing the border from Mexico. “With the end of Title 42 just days away, the number of illegal immigrants crossing the Texas–Mexico border has reached an all-time high. Indeed,…

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Texas Gov. Abbott Seeks State Probe of NGOs Aiding Illegal Immigrants Crossing Border

December 15, 2022
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the state’s attorney general to open an investigation of non-governmental organizations (NGO) that are helping illegal immigrants who are crossing the border from Mexico. “With the end of Title 42 just days away, the number of illegal immigrants crossing the Texas–Mexico border has reached an all-time high,” Abbott, a Republican,…

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Nurse Sues Veterans Affairs Over Abortion Rule at Texas Facility

December 15, 2022
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A Texas nurse sued the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday over a new abortion rule, alleging it violates the law and her religious beliefs. First Liberty Institute, a conservative legal firm, filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on behalf of nurse Stephanie Carter, who…

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Texas AG Sues Biden Admin Over ‘Radical Woke’ Rule Affecting Religious Adoption, Foster Care Services

December 14, 2022
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit (pdf) against the Biden administration on Dec. 12 to ensure the state can continue working with faith-based organizations to provide adoption and foster care services. Primarily, the lawsuit seeks an end to an Obama-era Health and Human Services Department (HHS) rule, known as the SOGI (Sexual Orientation…

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Texas Sues to Overturn Adoption Rule That It Says Discriminates Against Religious Groups

December 14, 2022
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit (pdf) against the Biden administration on Dec. 12 to ensure the state can continue working with faith-based organizations to provide adoption and foster care services. Primarily, the lawsuit seeks an end to an Obama-era Health and Human Services Department (HHS) rule, known as the SOGI (Sexual Orientation…

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Texas Sues to Overturn Adoption Rule It Says Discriminates Against Religious Groups

December 14, 2022
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit (pdf) against the Biden administration on Dec. 12 to ensure the state can continue working with faith-based organizations to provide adoption and foster care services. Primarily, the lawsuit seeks an end to an Obama-era Health and Human Services Department (HHS) rule, known as the SOGI (Sexual Orientation…

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