BIZARRE: 2 | Mind Blowing Facts

The 10 Places Where Social Security Covers the Most (and Least) Of Your Expenses

On average, Social Security covers 30.11% of retirees’ spending. Fortunately, there are places where those dollars will stretch further and cover more of your spending.

Kiplinger · Jul 25, 2025

Shootout leads to death and injuries after man tries ambushing U.S. border patrol

Violence is never the answer.

We Got This Covered · Jul 9, 2025

Shooter is killed after opening fire at border agents as they arrived to work

One police officer was shot during the exchange but is in a stable condition

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas leaders look to new water supplies to sustain growth

Leaders hope to treat groundwater and capture more rain as the water from one of the nation’s most iconic rivers becomes less reliable.

The Texas Tribune · May 15, 2025

“The Valley matters to us”: Texas Democratic Party leader makes first pitch to reclaim South Texas

In 2024, President Donald Trump won all four counties in the Rio Grande Valley, once considered a reliable Democratic stronghold.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 15, 2025

How a South Texas community college embraced apprenticeships to ease a growing nursing shortage

South Texas College in McAllen launched one of the first registered nursing apprenticeships in the country as area hospitals expect the need for nurses to increase.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 17, 2025

Texas migrant shelters are nearly empty after Trump’s actions effectively shut the border

The shelters began seeing fewer people dropped off by customs and border agents following former President Joe Biden’s executive order limiting some asylum claims.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 14, 2025

"Somebody needs to get fired": Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues

After Democrats underperformed nationally and in Texas, the McAllen Democrat had some sharp commentary for his party and said he won't be taking their advice.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 26, 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 6, 2024

In final days of Senate race, Cruz courts Latino voters along the border and Allred rallies in his hometown

Both candidates are making their closing arguments at the culmination of a heated and expensive race which could decide control of the U.S. Senate.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 4, 2024