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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.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 28, 2025

Severe storms flood streets and prompt water rescues in South Texas

South Texas is trying to dry out after severe thunderstorms flooded streets, forced the closure of an airport and had authorities conducting more than 50 water rescues as many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles on roadways and parking lots

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden-era pause

The Trump administration has resumed family detention of immigrants in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

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More Elected Democrats Are Becoming Republicans As The GOP Strengthens Grip On Texas

South Texas, once a region of moderate Democratic voters, is turning redder as officials switch parties, GOP gains ground and Musk donates in key races.

Latin Times · Mar 10, 2025

Twelve Migrants Charged With Assaulting Corrections Officers in South Texas Detention Facility

Twelve migrants have been charged with assaulting two federal correctional officers in a detention facility near the South Texas border.

Latin Times · Mar 7, 2025

South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopen

The Biden administration shuttered the Dilley facility last year because of high operating costs. It’s expected to hold immigrant families under the Trump administration.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2025

South Texas bakery owners housed undocumented workers next to business before ICE raid, feds allege in hearing

Before federal agents arrested them, the couple who runs the bakery in Los Fresnos said they “knew this would happen one day,” a federal agent testified at court hearing.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 21, 2025

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ICE arrests South Texas bakery owners accused of hiring undocumented workers

Federal immigration agents raided the Los Fresnos bakery and detained eight workers before filing charges against the two owners.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 20, 2025

County judge approves election to decide whether SpaceX launch site will become a city

If a majority of the roughly 500 residents living around the South Texas site vote yes in May, Starbase will be the state’s newest city.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12, 2025

As reservoirs dwindle and industrial demand grows, Corpus Christi is drilling for water

The coastal city also has been trying for years to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as big, thirsty industries continue to locate nearby and a five-year drought persists.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025

Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade

Amada Cardenas, a Mexican American woman who lived in the tiny border town of Mirando City in South Texas, played an important role in the history of the peyote trade

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money

San Miguel Electric Cooperative's plan to turn into a solar and battery plant will leave only 14 coal-fired power plants in the state.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 21, 2024

South Texas groups sue TCEQ for temporarily allowing SpaceX to discharge industrial water without a permit

In the lawsuit, the groups accuse TCEQ of exceeding its authority by allowing the discharges.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 18, 2024

SpaceX wants Starbase to become an official city in Texas

SpaceX is hoping to officially make its Starbase launch site a new city in South Texas.

Space · Dec 17, 2024

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Space · Nov 21, 2024

SpaceX likely to get FAA approval for 25 Starship launches in 2025

The FAA plans to approve SpaceX's request to increase the maximum number of annual Starship launches from its South Texas site from five to 25.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Vicente Gonzalez defeats Mayra Flores to hold onto South Texas congressional district

Both major parties poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into winning the seat, a rematch between Mayra Flores and Vicente Gonzalez.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5, 2024

Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 18, 2024

Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores clash in fiery South Texas congressional debate

In their only debate before Election Day, Gonzalez and Flores traded jabs over the economy, immigration and abortion, and regularly spoke over each other.

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 16, 2024

Republicans put up little fight in Henry Cuellar’s race after indictment

Republicans declared the Laredo Democrat a target this year after his indictment, but haven’t spent serious money to unseat him.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 3, 2024

Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

Latin Times · Sep 23, 2024

NRCC Launches Ad Campaign Featuring Conspiracy Theorist Targeting Rep. Vicente Gonzalez

The ad, which is part of an $800,000 campaign in the South Texas market, features Ruben Guerrero, a business owner from Brownsville, criticizing Gonzalez [D-McAllen] for prioritizing "sex changes for kids" over focusing on the economy.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2024

Republicans feature 9/11 conspiracy theorist in South Texas ads

The small business owner featured in the ad previously shared memes calling 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic inside jobs and mocking U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.

Latin Times · Sep 18, 2024

Authorities seize over 54 pounds of cocaine worth $730,000 at South Texas Port of entry

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers said the drugs were found with the help of sniffer dogs and scanning technology at the port, as the cocaine was hidden inside a newer MG5 car, which officers had sent for a closer inspection.

Space · Aug 22, 2024

SpaceX stacks 2nd Starship launch tower in Texas (photos)

SpaceX continues to build out its Starbase site in South Texas, recently stacking the tower for a second Starship launch pad at the facility.

Space · Aug 14, 2024

SpaceX refutes reports that its Starship launch pad system polluted Texas waters

SpaceX has strongly refuted a media report claiming the company violated environmental regulations by releasing pollutants related to Starship launches in South Texas.

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