What Is (and Isn’t) Happening with the Border Wall in Big Bend
Government flip-flopping and semantic ambiguity have led to premature declarations of victory over Trump's attack on my home region.
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Trump’s ICE Arrested a Whistleblower Who Exposed Sexual Assault in Detention. Now, He’s Left the Country.
Douglas Menjivar is a survivor and activist. He’s also married to a U.S. citizen, but he was caught up in the president’s mass deportation agenda anyway.
A Brazilian Carpenter’s 51-Day Detention Journey from Vermont to Texas
“On the first day, I thought they had picked me up by mistake..."
🎶It’s His Party and He’ll…🎶
... try to efficiently administer the primary process and persuade people to fill empty precinct chair positions, among other duties.
West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District
Jodey Arrington was the House architect of Trump’s massive tax-and-spend bill that includes steep healthcare cuts.
A Venezuelan Was Detained as a ‘Documented’ Gang Member by ICE, Which Refused to Provide Proof
The Venezuelan immigrant, who has no criminal record, previously worked for a multinational corporation that sells snacks, food, and soft drinks.
U.S.-Mexico Border Militarization Fails to Stop Modern Drug Smuggling Industry
Efforts by Trump and Mexico don’t address root causes or measure up to an evolving, international fentanyl market, experts say.
Veterans Who Work in Texas VA Health System: ‘The Dam’s Gonna Break’
Some vets say they’re being hurt as both workers and patients by Trump administration staffing decisions.
How Trump Is Changing Higher Education: The View from UT-San Antonio
Around the country, university students report changes to campus clubs and activities, diminished research opportunities, and fears for international students’ safety.
I Was an Undocumented Texas College Student. I’m Not Going Anywhere—and Neither Is Our Movement.
Lawmakers lacked the political courage to force a floor vote at the Capitol on the Texas Dream Act, so state leaders took a coward’s path.