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Historic Rio Grande Valley church saved from being cut off behind border wall

The wall would have blocked parishioners from reaching La Lomita chapel. A state representative has put a stop to those plans.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9

Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern district

Reitz, a partisan firebrand who has vowed to “destroy the left,” previously served as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top deputy.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9

Harris County prosecutor will investigate ICE shooting but cautions that feds control access to evidence

District Attorney Sean Teare said he is in contact with prosecutors in Minnesota who are investigating the January shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9

Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows

As of February, 21% of Texans who enrolled in a plan through the federal marketplace did not pay their first premium.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9

What to know about Austin ICE shooting and migrant deaths in Texas

Most migrant deaths in Texas have occurred while they were detained since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Several were from natural causes.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9

Crowd demands justice at vigil for Houston man killed in ICE shooting

Speakers at the vigil and a statement from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family elevated calls for an independent investigation into his death and raised doubts about ICE’s description of events.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9

Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium

Investor Kyle Bass’ high-capacity water wells in East Texas have been blocked by a moratorium. He says his rights as a landowner are being violated.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8

Houston mayor questions city’s authority to probe ICE shooting amid calls for independent investigation

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family, federal lawmakers and community advocates are pushing for local scrutiny, expressing distrust in federal officials.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8

Son of man killed by ICE agent calls for investigation, says “My father would have complied.”

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s son said his father would not have tried to flee a law enforcement stop. Local leaders say they’ve received little information from federal officials about the shooting.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8

Faculty groups suing Texas Tech want block on rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation

The professor groups want the rules suspended as their case proceeds. The lawsuit alleges the university's restrictions are discriminatory and a violation of free speech.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8