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Texas Law Enforcement Captured an Iranian Terrorist Who Was Hiding in a Vehicle
The Texas Department of Public Safety captured an Iranian terrorist who was on the FBI Terror Watchlist last week. Alireza Heidari is 29 years old and was hiding in the trunk when the car was pulled over along with four other illegal immigrants in Val Verde County south of San Antonio.
Here's What Governor Abbott Said Supporting Anti-Abortionists This Weekend
A rally was held this weekend in Austin where Governor Greg Abbott joined. The governor was there to support anti-abortionists at the 2023 Texas Rally For Life. The rally was also held on the 50th Anniversary of the Supreme Cort decision when Roe Vs. Wade was passed on January 28, 1973.
Illinois Governor Said Texas Governor Abbott is Uncooperative
Governor Pritzker on the Texas migrantsPhoto byScreenshot from Twitter. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has bussed migrants that crossed the Texas-Mexican border to sanctuary states such as New and Washington, D.C. Then he added a third state on September 1 - Chicago.
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One Texas City is Struggling to Handle Migrants
Texas National Guard arriving in El PasoPhoto byTwitter. The city is right along the border with Mexico so it sees 1,000s of migrants a day. With Title 42 in place and support from Governor Greg Abbott, the numbers have slowed down a little.
Texas Governor Abbott Tweeted The End of Title 42 was Halted
On Monday afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent out a tweet with good news. The U.S. Supreme Court delayed ending Title 42. This means migrants will not legally be allowed to enter U.S. borders under this Trump-era policy.
El Paso Mayor May Finally Declare a State of Emergency
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas flew into El Paso to see the border crisisPhoto byTwitter. Evening temperatures have been in the 20s this week in the sun city of El Paso, Texas. The below-freezing temperatures are cold for anyone who is used to the warm sunny weather of the city and other warm climates.
Thousands of Migrants Illegally Crossed the Texas Border this Week
Hundreds of migrants sitting along the El Paso-Mexican borderPhoto byFox News. Thousands of migrants are waiting along the El Paso - Mexican border. Hundreds of others attempted to cross the border illegally on Sunday night from Juarez.
Over 818,000 Got Away Crossing the U.S. Border Under the Biden Administration
President Biden and VP Harris allow getaways on their watchPhoto byTwitter. Though 704 migrants were recently capturedas they crossed the Texas-Mexican border, many get away without getting caught. Fox News reported there were 73,000 ‘gotaways’ in November - migrants who crossed the border illegally without getting captured.
Over 700 Migrants Were Restless and Decided to Cross the Texas Border
As migrants wait for Article 42 to end this month, some couldn’t wait any longer and decided to enter Texas early Thursday morning at Eagle Pass. Eagle Pass is about 140 miles southeast of San Antonio.
Texas Governor Abbott Sent the Fifth Bus to the Home of Vice President Harris
Migrants were dropped off at the home of Vice President Kamala HarrisPhoto byTwitter. Washington, D.C. was greeted this morning with the arrival of migrants from Texas. Similar to the past few trips that began in September, the migrants were dropped off at the home of Vice President Kamala Harris by the Naval Observatory.
Dallas Announced Plans for Affordable Housing At a Cost of $25 Million
Houston and Austin announced plans for affordable housing for residents in their cities. Now, Dallas made a similar announcement for its residents. On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the City of Dallas announced plans for affordable housing.
Beto O'Rourke Returned $1 Million From a Cryptocurrency Company that Declared Bankruptcy
The once prominent cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, reportedly made a $1 million donation to the Beto O’Rourke campaign as he was running for office in Austin. FTX recently filed for bankruptcy over how it badly managed investor funds.
Philadelphia Receives Its Sixth Bus of Migrants From Texas Governor Abbott
Texas Governor Abbott and migrants arriving in PhiladelphiaPhoto byTwitter. Philadelphia received its sixth bus of migrants on Monday morning. This is only a few days after the last bus arrived from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Chicago Welcomes 20 More Migrants From Texas
Buses from Texas carrying migrants have slowed down from their highs just a few months ago. But Texas Governor Greg Abbott is still busing migrants to sanctuary cities. On Thursday morning, Chicago welcomed 20 more migrants. This brings the total number of migrants to 3,740.
Texas County Judge Asks Biden to Visit the Southern Border
Hidalgo County Judge Cortez asks President Biden to visit the Texas borderPhoto byTwitter. Hidalgo County is along the southern border of Texas and the judge invited President Joe Biden to visit. Judge Richard F. Cortez doesn’t want Biden to come for a drink or dinner, but the judge wants Biden to come up close and see the issue his county and other border cities are facing with migrants crossing the border.