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Here's how Corpus Christi's tax rate compares to other Texas cities

Here's how Corpus Christi's tax rate compares to other Texas cities

How does Corpus Christi’s property tax rate compare to the rest of the state? Here's how it compares to eight other Texas cities.
El Paso Times El Paso Times
Yuri and Lucero to bring Entre Amigas tour to El Paso in 2027

Yuri and Lucero to bring Entre Amigas tour to El Paso in 2027

Mexican icons Yuri and Lucero are bringing their Entre Amigas tour to El Paso in 2027. Here is how to get tickets.
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Congressman Greg Casar and Local Officials Express Concern Over Increased ICE Activity in Austin

Congressman Greg Casar and Local Officials Express Concern Over Increased ICE Activity in Austin

Congressman Greg Casar, representing Texas's 35th Congressional District, along with other local authorities, has voiced significant concern regarding an increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Austin, Texas. According to Casar, government sources have confirmed a threefold increase in arrests by ICE in recent days within the community. This surge in detentions has led to heightened anxiety among Austin's immigrant population. A press conference was held by Congressman Casar and local officials to address these developments, emphasizing the need for greater transparency in ICE operations and improved treatment of immigrants. The officials highlighted that these actions are having a detrimental impact on the city and its residents. The community is being urged to understand their constitutional rights, particularly the right to remain silent and to speak with an attorney before disclosing personal information to immigration officials. This situation underscores a growing tension be...
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Las Cruces Man Arrested in El Paso Following Unprovoked Drive-by Shooting Injuring Father and Son

Las Cruces Man Arrested in El Paso Following Unprovoked Drive-by Shooting Injuring Father and Son

Jesus Angel Cortez, a 26-year-old man from Las Cruces, was arrested in El Paso in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which took place near South Solano Drive and Missouri Avenue in Las Cruces, resulted in injuries to a 34-year-old man and his 11-year-old son. According to Las Cruces police, Cortez allegedly fired multiple rounds from a charcoal-colored Dodge Durango into a vehicle occupied by the father and son. The father sustained at least one gunshot wound, while his son suffered shrapnel injuries to his face and arms. Both victims were hospitalized but have since been released. Investigators stated that the shooting appeared to be unprovoked, and the victims had no prior interaction with Cortez. Following the shooting, Cortez reportedly went to the home of the mother of his children, where he allegedly broke a window and attempted to forcibly remove a child. During this incident, he is said to have dropped a firearm before fleeing. Las Cruces police obt...
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US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism

US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism

By Ryan Patrick Jones Aug 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. government paused border security construction in Big Bend National Park in Texas, the border protection head said on Monday, after the project drew bipartisan criticism over its potential impact on the park's landscape and wildlife.
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Driver faces manslaughter case in El Paso fatal wrong-way collision

Driver faces manslaughter case in El Paso fatal wrong-way collision

A driver is accused of being intoxicated while driving in the wrong direction on a freeway before a deadly collision in far East El Paso.
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Flock cameras are in Memphis. See where, if your plate has been searched

Flock cameras are in Memphis. See where, if your plate has been searched

Flock says it has 120,000 cameras in 49 states, including about 1,000 in Memphis. Most are in Downtown, Midtown and East Memphis.
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Texas Families Petition Supreme Court to Challenge Ten Commandments Display Law in Public Schools

Texas Families Petition Supreme Court to Challenge Ten Commandments Display Law in Public Schools

More than two dozen Texas families have formally requested the Supreme Court to review a state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. This petition, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and other advocacy groups, argues that a lower court ruling upholding the law infringes upon the religious freedom rights of public-school children and parents. The filing contends that the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals disregarded a 1980 Supreme Court decision that deemed a similar Kentucky statute unconstitutional. The families, representing diverse religious and nonreligious backgrounds across 22 school districts, assert that the Texas law violates both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.
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Texas Governor Threatens Airport Funding Over Islamic Washing Facilities at IAH and DFW

Texas Governor Threatens Airport Funding Over Islamic Washing Facilities at IAH and DFW

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has initiated a review of state grants allocated to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The governor is considering revoking active grants or denying future funding due to concerns that religious accommodations, specifically Islamic washing facilities (ablution rooms), may violate state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Abbott argues that these facilities appear to single out one religious group for special treatment, which he deems illegal. He has also referred both airports to the U.S. Department of Transportation for investigation. While DFW Airport has decided not to proceed with plans for additional ablution stations following the controversy, IAH already has an operational ablution room and an adjoining prayer room, opened in February 2024, as part of an international expansion program. The City of Houston states that this facility was funded by fees from international airlines, not taxpayer money or state/federal ...
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Hood County Shuts Down Flock License Plate Reader Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

Hood County Shuts Down Flock License Plate Reader Cameras Over Privacy Concerns

Hood County, Texas, has dismantled its network of Flock automated license plate reader cameras, citing concerns over warrantless surveillance of its residents. Hood County Constable John D. Shirley announced on Saturday that he had completed unplugging and covering the Flock Safety cameras at the request of county commissioners. Shirley stated that these cameras were constantly scanning and recording the movements of ordinary citizens, which he believes is incompatible with a free society. He has directed Flock Safety to retrieve its equipment from the county. This action by Hood County comes amid increasing national scrutiny of Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company whose technology has been implicated in dozens of cases of misuse by law enforcement, including stalking incidents, prompting an apology from Flock CEO Garrett Langley.
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1 dead 2 injured in crash along US 54 near Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss

1 dead 2 injured in crash along US 54 near Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss

El Paso police investigate a deadly vehicle crash near an entrance to Fort Bliss.
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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar Secures $1.1 Million for El Paso UMC Infrastructure Upgrades

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar Secures $1.1 Million for El Paso UMC Infrastructure Upgrades

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, a Democratic representative for Texas, has successfully secured $1.1 million in community project funding designated for critical infrastructure upgrades at the University Medical Center (UMC) in El Paso. This federal allocation is specifically aimed at the Alberta Avenue stormwater and domestic water improvement project located at the main UMC campus. The necessity for these significant upgrades stems from the deterioration of existing infrastructure, including a section of asphalt pavement that failed due to a washout from an aging stormwater line. Furthermore, domestic waterlines in the same vicinity are also in need of replacement to ensure their continued reliability and service. According to UMC officials, the project will involve the comprehensive replacement of the current underground stormwater and domestic water systems situated beneath Alberta Avenue. This particular roadway is vital for the hospital's operations, providing essential access to its loading dock, steril...