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With rifles and razor wire, National Guard and state troopers are blocking migrants at the border in El Paso

As cities on the Texas-Mexico border continue preparing for a possible influx of migrants and Title 42 remains in limbo, a shallow spot in the Rio Grande where thousands have recently crossed became the scene of a standoff Monday.

The Texas Tribune

Texas elections secure despite COVID-related “irregularities” in 2020, audit finds

Four Texas counties were evaluated in a 359-page audit released by Secretary of State John Scott on Monday, two weeks before he steps down as chief election official.

The Texas Tribune

As US debates Title 42 policy, asylum seekers left in limbo

The Supreme Court intervened on Monday to block the controversial immigration policy’s scheduled expiration this week.

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Texas border cities plan for cold, busy end to Title 42

Texas officials are preparing relocation, coordination and emergency aid plans ahead of an expected dramatic increase in the number of asylum-seekers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as pandemic-era immigration restrictions are set to expire this week

The Independent UK

Texas Gov. Abbott calls on courts to uphold Title 42

“If the courts do not intervene and put a halt to the removal of Title 42, it's going to be total chaos," Abbott said.

Axios

Anticipating a surge in border crossings amid cold temperatures, El Paso declares a state of emergency

With Title 42 ending Wednesday, El Paso officials expect the number of migrants crossing the border could double. Declaring a state of emergency should open more options to provide migrants shelter from below-freezing temperatures.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOPer hires anti-LGBTQ extremist

Rep. Tony Tinderholt hired Jake Neidert as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence

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Judge halts Biden administration bid to lift 'Remain in Mexico' policy - Roll Call

A Texas federal judge again stopped a Biden administration attempt to end a Trump-era program forcing asylum-seekers back to Mexico.

Roll Call

Texas GOP lawmaker hires Christian nationalist who called for drag show attendees to be executed

State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, hired Jake Neidert, 22, last month as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence and rhetoric and ahead of an impending legislative session that is expected to focus heavily on anti-trans bills.

The Texas Tribune

After a Texas National Guard member died, his family got no financial payment. Lawmakers want to change that.

In April, Bishop Evans drowned after jumping into the Rio Grande to save two migrants being swept away by the current. His family members will receive no financial payment, but they would if he worked for DPS or was under federal deployment.

The Texas Tribune

Mark Cuban has Vegas-like vision for Dallas, new Mavs arena if Texas OKs casino gambling

DALLAS — In recent years, Mark Cuban’s vision for a new arena has included a 20-story Madison Square Garden-like structure with window views of Dallas and fans arriving in autonomous cars.

Tribune News Service

Texas LGBT youth report high rate of suicidal thoughts, difficulty getting needed care

AUSTIN, Texas — LGBTQ youth in Texas experienced suicidal thoughts at higher rates than their peers in large states and had a harder time accessing mental health care, according to a survey by the Trevor Project.

Tribune News Service

Without evidence, Gov. Greg Abbott asks whether nonprofits are helping migrants enter Texas

A Fox News story described Mexican nonprofits aiding migrants, but did not allege any improper action by U.S.-based nonprofits.

The Texas Tribune

AG sought list of trans people in Texas

This comes after a year of attacks on LGBTQ rights led by Gov. Greg Abbott and Republicans in the Texas legislature

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The Independent UK

El Paso Walmart shooting case gets new district attorney

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named a new El Paso district attorney after the previous one resigned under mounting pressure over the handling of the 2019 Walmart attack that has yet to go to trial

The Independent UK

From self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ to ‘red pill’ anti-lockdown crusader: What are Elon Musk’s politics?

The Tesla and Twitter tycoon has donated to both parties and proclaims himself ‘neither left nor right’. But his escalating interventions in America’s culture wars tell a different story, writes Io Dodds

Tribune News Service

Texas Department of Public Safety renews enhanced vehicle inspections along Mexican border

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday it would renew enhanced vehicle inspections across border points of entry, a move that frustrated business leaders when it was used earlier this year and was soon halted.

Texas Observer

Texas Democrats After Beto

Joaquin Castro? Colin Allred? Lina Hidalgo? Clay Jenkins? Can anyone gain a political foothold in the GOP-controlled Lone Star State?

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Al Jazeera

Asylum seeker crossings into US city of El Paso spike on weekend

Critics warn looming end of Title 42 immigration policy could lead to more crossings along the US-Mexico border.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for five-year mandatory sentence for human smugglers

Abbott is making his pitch ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

Chicago Sun-Times

Migrant resettlement deserves more support

The Biden administration and Congress should do more to assist and expand local efforts to meet the demands created by busing migrants from Texas to Chicago.

The Texas Tribune

Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health disaster as a new COVID-19 wave and legislative session loom

After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains one of less than a dozen still under a statewide disaster or public health emergency.

The Guardian - US

Texas bans TikTok on government devices amid China data-sharing fears

South Dakota, Maryland and Wisconsin have also issued similar directives citing security concerns

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks

Following the lead of several other GOP governors, Abbott said banning the social media platform, which is run by the Chinese company ByteDance, would protect state information from the Chinese Communist Party.

Tribune News Service

Texas drops another bus full of migrants at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house

WASHINGTON — A bus from Texas dropped about 30 Nicaraguan migrants outside Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence early Wednesday — at least the fifth time Gov. Greg Abbott has used the Naval Observatory as a bus depot.

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