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Anti-ICE Agitators Shut Down Houston City Council Meeting
...Tuesday, upset over the recent ICE involved shootings in Minneapolis. They were already upset at Mayor ​John Whitmire and HPD for cooperating with ICE (which is the law). The protesters were so disruptive they...
Cliff Saunders
01/28/2026 Online
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KVUE ABC 24 Austin
"He has become emblematic of the monstrosity of the ICE system and the detention system," Castro said.
...10:27 PM CST January 27, 2026 Updated: 9:15 AM CST January 28, 2026 DILLEY, Texas — U.S. Rep. ​Joaquin Castro said he will travel Wednesday to the ICE detention center in Dilley to meet with 5-year-old...
Mike Jimenez
01/28/2026 Online
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South Texas Community News
Texas Orders Universities, Agencies to Halt H-1B Visa Petitions
by Jessica Priest, The ​Texas Tribune Gov. ​Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed all public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications, escalating his administration's scrutiny of foreign...
Jessica Priest
01/28/2026 Online
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Mega Doctor News
Three Travel‑Related Measles Cases Prompt Health Alert in West Texas
The ​Texas Department of State Health Services is announcing three confirmed cases of measles in non-Texas residents who spent time in Reeves and Ward counties. Below are some possible exposure locations...
01/28/2026 Online
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Spectrum News San Antonio
Republican who passed Texas’ concealed handgun law says ICE is ‘out of control’ after second deadly Minneapolis shooting
...enforcement." "That’s tyranny," he added. "That’s what happens in other countries." Related Stories Rep. ​Michael McCaul condemns ICE shooting in Minnesota, calls for investigation Rep. ​Greg Casar calls for impeachment...
James Barragan
01/28/2026 Online
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
Texas lawmakers to visit ICE facility in Dilley; Rep. Castro to meet with 5-year-old, father detained in Minnesota
SAN ANTONIO - ​Texas lawmakers and community advocates on Wednesday will travel to Dilley, where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father are being held at a family detention facility. Rep. ​Joaquin ...
Garrett Brnger, Erica Hernandez, Eddie Latigo
01/28/2026 Online
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kokefm​.‌com
Robert Earl Keen Named 2026 Texan of the Year by Texas Legislative Conference
Robert Earl Keen has been named the 2026 Texan of the Year, an honor awarded by the ​Texas Legislative Conference, a long-standing, nonpartisan organization made up of ​Texas lawmakers, business leaders,...
Rita Ballou
01/28/2026 Online
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Center Square Texas
Paxton sues Delaware nurse for mailing abortion pills to Texas in violation of state law
By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor Jan 28, 2026 2 hrs ago ​Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton speaks at a ​Texas Pastor Council event in Austin, March 13, 2025. Photo: Bethany Blankley...
01/28/2026 Online
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Spectrum News Dallas-Ft​.‌ Worth
Morning Briefing Texas: Abbott to investigate public school, university use of hiring through H-1B visas
...Around Texas 1. Abbott to investigate public school, university use of hiring through H-1B visas Gov. ​Greg Abbott said Monday he will begin investigating the extent to which Texas public universities and schools...
Katharine Finnerty
01/28/2026 Online
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The Victoria Advocate
March Primary Elections: Key Local, State Races Underway
...Louderback faces Democrats Crystal Sedillo and David Steves. Texas Senate District 18: Republican ​Lois Kolkhorst is challenged by Democrat Erica Gillum. Victoria County Judicial and County Races Unopposed:...
Lindsey Plotkin
01/28/2026 Online
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Houston Daily
Governor Abbott appoints members to conservation council, education task force, homeless council
Governor ​Greg Abbott | Official Website By M. I. Mcbride Jan 28, 2026 Governor ​Greg Abbott has announced a new round of appointments to several state councils and task forces, aiming to strengthen the...
M. I. Mcbride
01/28/2026 Online
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DeWitt County Today
Voters meet Democratic Primary candidates
...from three levels of government sharing their backgrounds and campaign platforms for the future of ​Texas. The event was sponsored by the LaVaca Democratic Party, the DeWitt Democratic Party, and DeWitt/LaVaca...
01/28/2026 Online
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KVIA ABC 7 El Paso
El Paso County Attorney says AG Paxton could be targeting some counties
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- In March and April of 2025, Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton tried to pass a rule that would have made certain counties turn over prosecutorial data in certain cases. The rule...
Rishi Oza
01/28/2026 Online
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KTRE (ABC) 9 (Lufkin)
Rep. Wesley Hunt says he’d like to eliminate ‘red flag laws’ in Texas, harden schools
Updated: 15 hours ago Share on X (formerly Twitter) Congressman ​Wesley Hunt of the 38th district in the Houston area, is running against Attorney General ​Ken Paxton for incumbent Senator ​John Cornyn...
01/28/2026 Online
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African American News
New Congressional District 29 residents host Debate Forum for Garcia, Johnson, and Slater
...hosted by the Acres Home Super Neighborhood Council and community members. The debate will feature ​Jarvis Johnson, Robert Slater, and the current sitting congresswoman for CD 29, ​Sylvia Garcia, offering voters...
Aframnews
01/28/2026 Online
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KBTX (CBS) 3 (Bryan)
Brazos Valley law enforcement agencies with ICE 287(g) agreements
...Published: Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:14 PM CST|Updated: 30 minutes ago Share on X (formerly Twitter) BRYAN, ​Texas (KBTX) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents returned to Bryan to conduct another...
Adrienne Demoss
01/27/2026 Online
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