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Among the proposed legislation addressing immigration and border security issues in Texas is Senate Bill 108. The bill, filed by State Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, would increase mandatory minimum sentences for undocumented immigrants convicted of a first-degree felony.
Some Republicans Applaud Trump Call With Taiwan
From left, Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton applauded President-elect Donald Trump's decision to accept a telephone call from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday. President-elect Donald Trump's telephone call with Taiwan's president on Friday broke decades of U.S. diplomatic policy in the region and brought a quick objection by China, but several Republican members of Congress have applauded Trump's decision to accept the call.
Texas to Require Burials After Many Abortions
Texas health officials have adopted a new rule that would require burials after many abortions conducted in the state - a decision that could have a profound effect on providers there. The rule, which was submitted to the Texas secretary of state by the Texas Department of Health Services last Monday, changes the manner in which fetal tissue can be disposed of following an abortion at a clinic, hospital or other medical setting.
The Folly of Opening Female Restrooms To Men
A sexual predator could be coming to an office-building restroom stall near you, because America and much of the world is flushing itself straight down the common-sense toilet. In addition to news of so-called bathroom bills and directives coming out of North Carolina, Illinois, Fort Worth, and Houston, the pre-filing of a bill for the 2017 Texas legislative session would give special protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
A Texan who might become secretary of homeland security heads to Trump Tower
On Tuesday, the president-elect will meet with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul , a Republican from Austin who is the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. McCaul has been discussed as a potential pick for secretary of homeland security.
Petition for sanctuary institution gains momentum
A petition asking for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to be deemed a sanctuary institution for undocumented students is gathering numerous supporters and students hope officials will listen.
Death penalty, the mentally disabled at issue for justices
This undated photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows inmate Bobby Moore. The U.S. Supreme Court this week examines whether the nation's busiest state for capital punishment is trying to put to death a convicted killer who's intellectually disabled, which would make him ineligible for execution under the court's current guidance.
Trump’s stock in oil pipeline company raises concern
In this Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, file photo, Energy Transfer Partners CEO Kelcy Warren reviews documents at his office in Dallas on the Dakota Access oil pipeline that is mired in controversy after thousand of protestors have sought to block its expansion underneath a water source close to the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation in North Dakota. President-elect Donald Trump holds stock in the company building the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline, and pipeline opponents warn that Trump's investments could undercut any decision he makes on the $3.8 billion project as president.
Who they are: Profiles emerge of the 120 people arrested in Portland’s Trump protests
Of the 120 people who have been handcuffed, cited or taken to jail during protests in Portland since the presidential election of Donald Trump, a varied portrait of the group has emerged -- with a few surprises. Arrest records, court files, social media accounts and voting records -- as well as interviews with at least a dozen protesters -- show: The vast majority are Democrats, followed by those who chose not to affiliate with any party at all.
Rick Perry met with Trump Monday; Tuesday he’s ‘Dancing with the Stars”
NOVEMBER 21: Former Texas Governor Rick Perry leaves Trump Tower on November 21, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration.
Trump auditions Cabinet prospects high above Manhattan
Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at times resembles a reality show like the one he once hosted. Trump met with nearly a dozen prospective hires, all of whom were paraded in front of the cameras set up in the Trump Tower lobby as they entered an elevator to see the president-elect.
Do YOU wear cushioned trainers? Then you’re more likely to get injured, study reveals
'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at the American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans The Obamas 'have bought a home at California golf mecca as well as leasing $4.3m DC home for life after the White House' The ultimate dishwasher hacks revealed - including using vinegar and a toothbrush to get the best clean Kanye West cancels Sunday night's gig in Los Angeles and refunds fans for Saturday's show he abandoned after calling out Beyonce, Jay Z and Hillary Clinton in 10-minute rant 'I never killed anyone': Party-boy surrogate 'son' of celeb NYC jeweler who's accused of stabbing man to death for rejecting ... (more)
Granville schoolgirl Quannie Diec was ‘held for ransom’ before…
'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans Geologists find twenty BILLION barrels of oil worth up to $900 billion under west Texas in largest continuous field ever discovered in the U.S. Horror as San Antonio cop with 20 years of public service is shot dead execution-style in patrol car while giving a traffic ticket outside police HQ Sabra tells customers to throw out any products with a best before date of January 23 after random test came up positive for listeria Winter is coming: Storm brings first snow of the season and wind in the Northeast as temperatures ... (more)
Anti-bullying advocate and Safe Schools founder Roz Ward ‘harassed…
'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans Geologists find twenty BILLION barrels of oil worth up to $900 billion under west Texas in largest continuous field ever discovered in the U.S. Horror as San Antonio cop with 20 years of public service is shot dead execution-style in patrol car while giving a traffic ticket outside police HQ Sabra tells customers to throw out any products with a best before date of January 23 after random test came up positive for listeria Winter is coming: Storm brings first snow of the season and wind in the Northeast as temperatures ... (more)
St. Louis police officer shot in ‘ambush’ attack, chief says
'Stick to modeling': Gigi Hadid is savaged on Twitter for 'racist' Melania Trump impression in which she puts on Eastern European accent during debut hosting gig at American Music Awards 'I WON'T be the last Democrat President': Defiant Obama reminds Republicans that Hillary won the popular vote as he gives his last foreign speech - and reveals his post-presidency plans Geologists find twenty BILLION barrels of oil worth up to $900 billion under west Texas in largest continuous field ever discovered in the U.S. Horror as San Antonio cop with 20 years of public service is shot dead execution-style in patrol car while giving a traffic ticket outside police HQ Sabra tells customers to throw out any products with a best before date of January 23 after random test came up positive for listeria Winter is coming: Storm brings first snow of the season and wind in the Northeast as temperatures ... (more)
Mnuchin Said to Be Top Treasury Pick Among Trump’s Advisers
Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. partner Steven Mnuchin has been recommended by Donald Trump's transition team to serve as Treasury secretary, according to two people familiar with the process, and the choice is awaiting the president-elect's final decision. Mnuchin, the campaign's national finance chairman, has been considered the leading candidate for the job.
a Black America Since MLKa looks at changing African American lives
President Barack Obama greets audience members after he spoke about immigration reform at Chamizal National Memorial Park in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Courtesy of AP Photo/Charles Dharapak What: Two-part, four-hour documentary that examines the last 50 years of African American history from Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Perhaps it's fortunate that PBS's “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise” - a four-hour documentary that examines the past 50 years of African American history - is airing a week after the presidential election.
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LETTERS: Saluting veterans this Veterans Day
Tom Weekley, a veteran who served in the Korean War, Jacob Patino a student at McAuliffe Elementary and Col. Frank Plummer, a World War II, Korea and Vietnam veteran.