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South Texas nun detained by ICE faces uncertain future in U.S.

After being detained by ICE last month, Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, a 56-year-old nun from Nigeria, could be detained again or subjected to constant monitoring.

The Texas Tribune

'Were to be paid $5,000-$10,000': Texas couple, 80 and 74, arrested after 345-pound cocaine bust at border

An elderly couple has been charged with federal drug trafficking after US authorities allegedly recovered more than 345 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden inside a trailer they were towing through an American Border Patrol checkpoint in South Texas.

The Times of India

Catholic bishop seeks information on “wildly disturbing” ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church

ICE detained the 56-year-old nun from Nigeria on Sunday but released her later that day after federal lawmakers intervened.

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Mystery of a missing Texas giraffe deepens as cops call stories of recapture false

Gracie the giraffe was last seen on a game camera west of the South Texas city of Leakey

The Independent UK

Landmark $211M tax-break deal could trump SpaceX’s deal in South Texas

Following SpaceX’s arrival in 2014, another large technology company is eyeing South Texas, once known as the poorest area in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

SpaceX Faces Major Lawsuit as Starship Tests Destroy Homes in Port Isabel and South Padre Island

Homeowners in South Texas are suing SpaceX, alleging that Starship rocket tests caused structural damage to their properties, including cracked walls and shifting foundations, due to sonic booms and vibrations.

International Business Times UK

Uranium Energy Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

Uranium Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) said on its latest earnings call that it advanced several parts of its U.S. uranium production platform during the quarter, including the start of production at Burke Hollow in South Texas and continued development at Christensen Ranch in Wyoming. Founder and Chief

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Accused of a crime after shooting a migrant in Minnesota, ICE agent is arrested in South Texas

Minnesota prosecutors say the agent lied about what led up to the shooting. He is now charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor.

The Texas Tribune

Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase ahead of Starship V3 megarocket launch

A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.

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Why This South Texas District Is a Proving Ground for One of Democrats’ Biggest Questions

Bobby Pulido thinks he knows how to win back Trump-supporting Latino voters. But first he needs to win the primary for the 15th Congressional District.

Texas Observer

SpaceX wants a tax break meant to create jobs in low-income areas. Critics question the benefits.

Elon Musk’s company got a boost in its application by the Starbase city commissioners. Two commissioners are SpaceX employees.

The Texas Tribune

Trump administration freezes federal funding for South Texas migrant shelter

Sister Norma Pimentel with Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley founded the shelter in McAllen, which serves undocumented immigrants released from federal custody.

The Texas Tribune

Texas city removes anti-border wall mural after loss of funding threat from governor

A South Texas city has removed a mural protesting the border wall along the southern border with Mexico following a threat by Gov. Greg Abbott to withhold up to $1.6 billion in road funding

The Independent UK

SpaceX’s Mars rocket pulls off successful flight after months of explosive mishaps

The SpaceX ship blasted off from the Starbase launch site in South Texas just after 6:30 p.m. before deploying a test payload of eight dummy satellites into space

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SpaceX calls off critical Starship Flight 10 test launch due to 'issue with ground systems'

SpaceX scrubbed the planned 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket today (Aug. 24), citing a problem with ground systems at its Starbase site in South Texas.

The Texas Tribune

In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist

The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district

The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.

The Texas Tribune

Harlingen doctor becomes first Democrat to challenge GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz for South Texas congressional seat

The 15th Congressional District is the only Republican-held seat in Texas that Democrats are targeting under the current map.

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South Texas Doctor Jailed for 25 Years Over Multimillion‑Dollar Scam

A South Texas doctor has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for running a massive healthcare fraud scheme involving kickbacks and false billing.

The Texas Tribune

Starbase, Texas' newest city, has liftoff; seeks $1.5 million loan from Elon Musk’s SpaceX

City leaders held their first public meetings this week since voters approved the South Texas city’s incorporation.

The Independent UK

Voters to decide if the Texas home of Elon Musk's SpaceX should become an official city: Starbase

Voters are deciding if the South Texas home of Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX will become an official city known as Starbase

Al Jazeera

Court rules against Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

In a first-of-its-kind decision, a US district judge issued a permanent injunction barring the law’s use in south Texas.

The Independent UK

Judge bars deportations of Venezuelans from South Texas under 18th-century wartime law

A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans from South Texas under an 18th-century wartime law

The Texas Tribune

South Texas county leaders will lose some authority over SpaceX launches under new bill

The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.

The Texas Tribune

3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms cause flooding

Homes were inundated with water and cars were abandoned across the Rio Grande Valley region.

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