The White House published a series of social media posts highlighting a statement from President Donald J. Trump indicating that the administration believes the U.S. military budget for fiscal year 2027 should increase from $1 […]
AUS Open House to Spotlight Local Artists, Invite Public Input on Future Airport Art
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is inviting the public to help shape its future art installations by attending a special open house later this month. The event will feature a meet-and-greet with seven local artists selected […]
Puzzler Endurance Race Returns to Test the Limits of Mountain Bikers in West Texas
Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in North America, will once again echo with the grind of gears and the grit of determination as riders from across the Southwest gather for the […]
American Airlines Signals Premium Push With New Customer Experience Leadership and Fleet Upgrades
American Airlines is signaling a renewed focus on premium travelers and a more consistent onboard experience as it heads into 2026, combining leadership changes with technology upgrades and new aircraft entering service. The Fort Worth–based […]
Luckenbach to Host Texas Independence Celebration on Feb. 28, 2026
Luckenbach, Texas will host its annual Texas Independence Celebration on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with festivities kicking off at noon. The event is open to the public and there is no cover charge. The celebration […]
Border Patrol, Hidalgo County Sheriff Disrupt Human Smuggling Operation in Mission
U.S. Border Patrol agents, working with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, disrupted a human smuggling operation on Dec. 19 after locating a stash house in Mission, authorities said. According to Border Patrol, agents found 24 […]
Clayton Tucker: A Populist Challenger Takes On Sid Miller in Texas Ag Commissioner Race
Clayton Tucker, a Central Texas rancher, organizer and former educator, is mounting a challenge to incumbent Sid Miller in the race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, running on a platform centered on breaking up corporate concentration […]
U.S. Post Offices Could Be Renamed “Trump Delivers” Under Rebranding Push
A proposal is circulating that would rename U.S. post offices nationwide as Trump Delivers, marking a dramatic shift for one of the country’s oldest and most trusted civic institutions. The plan would reportedly leave postal […]
ICE considers warehouse-based detention system for up to 80,000 immigrants
Image: Texas Reporter Rendering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is exploring a plan to dramatically expand its detention capacity by converting industrial warehouses into large-scale holding facilities capable of detaining as many as 80,000 immigrants […]
“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry
Photo: A group of home builders in the Rio Grande Valley said construction has slowed amid an increase in arrests by immigration officers. Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune One morning […]
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