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Texas made illegal voting a misdemeanor in 2021. Now, Republicans are reversing course.

Two years ago, Texas downgraded illegal voting from a felony to a misdemeanor. Now, legislators are changing course and making it a felony again.

 

El Paso police arrest New Mexico men in human smuggling, robbery case

An Albuquerque man suspected of smuggling a 6-year-old girl was arrested after police say he robbed a store, fled from police and rolled a car.

 

House votes down bill to ban corporal punishment in schools

Lawmakers in the House turned down a bill by Rep. Alma Allen, D-Houston, that would have banned spanking, hitting or paddling of children in schools.

 

Biden plan aims to stem border migration as restrictions end

Immigration has vexed Biden throughout his presidency, with top GOP leaders hammering him as soft on border security.

 

El Pasoans continue to buy marijuana in New Mexico, police warn of crossing state lines

As the Texas State legislature debates marijuana laws, El Paso law enforcement continues to issue citation instead of arrests.

 

Texas House nears final vote to rein in 'rogue' prosecutors. Here's what's proposed.

The priority legislation came after liberal DAs said they would not prosecute abortion-related crimes.

 

Texas House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay increases, 2.3% per pupil funding jump

The House is on track to pass two bills aimed at increasing the basic allotment, increase retention for teachers and put more money in schools.

 

Watch the groundbreaking ceremony for the former Kress Department Store building

The groundbreaking ceremony for the former Kress Department Store building was held on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

 

As Texas House weighs decriminalizing drug test strips, protesters call for less penalties

That answer was unsatisfactory to the protesters that had piled into the small office space, leading to more chants and an escort from the room by DPS.

 

Jerry Springer, politician-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79

At its peak, "The Jerry Springer Show" was a ratings powerhouse and a U.S. cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama.

 

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