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South Texas Man Caught Smuggling Migrants—Then Found Guilty of Possessing Child Abuse Images

The defendant's defense tried to convince the jury that a virus downloaded the child abuse content, but the evidence did not support the claim

Latin Times · Apr 18, 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

Federal judge rules against Trump, halts deportation of Venezuelans held in Texas under wartime act

The ruling extends a temporary restraining order for three Venezuelan migrants detained in South Texas who are facing deportation.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2025

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National Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in 2026

The battlefield for both parties is again converging on South Texas, where De La Cruz scored one of the GOP’s high-profile wins last year when she secured a second term.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8, 2025

Cartel Del Noreste Leader 'Tocayo' Sentenced For Bringing Hitmen Into U.S.: 'A Direct Threat To The Safety Of South Texas'

A Mexican cartel leader has been sentenced to prison after smuggling hitmen into the U.S.

Latin Times · Mar 27, 2025

Son-In-Law of Former Cartel Del Golfo Leader Pleads Guilty To Extortion And Money Laundering Charges In The U.S.

Carlos "El Cuate" Martinez led a conspiracy to fix prices for transmigrante services in South Texas, collecting at least $27 million between 2014 and 2022

Latin Times · Feb 10, 2025

Corpus Christi Launches Emergency Water Projects as Reservoirs Dwindle and Industrial Demand Grows

This Texas city has struggled to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as thirsty industries arrive and drought persists.

Texas Observer · Jan 23, 2025

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Spacex Expanding Starship Production Facility In South Texas

SpaceX's 'Starfactory' in South Texas aims to produce hundreds of Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy boosters annually for missions to the moon and Mars.

Border Crossings Decrease Under Biden Administration

Recent data shows a decline in illegal border crossings in the U.S. as the Biden administration approaches its end, with a notable increase in South Texas.

Texans only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes

Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout the 2024 election cycle, which he said took a political toll.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 14, 2025

Amount of Asylum-Seekers in ICE's Alternative to Detention Program Dramatically Drops in South Texas

Number of asylum-seekers in the ATD program has dropped since last year, as the number of migrant apprehensions in the border continue to fall.

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2024

SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 test flight gets FAA launch license. But when will it fly?

The FAA issued a launch license for SpaceX's upcoming Starship Flight 7, clearing the way for the company's next launch of the world's largest rocket from South Texas.

Space · Dec 17, 2024

Border Crossings in South Texas on the Rise for First Time in Months as Trump's Inauguration Looms Large

Over the past weekend, the Rio Grande Valley sector reported 1,276 migrant arrests, a sharp increase from 400 to 600 a week seen in recent months

Latin Times · Dec 17, 2024

Spacex Requests To Turn Starbase Site Into Texas City

SpaceX proposes to establish Starbase in South Texas as a city to support its workforce and operations.

A South Texas lawmaker's 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school

Advocates say a law school in one of the state's poorest regions would exponentially help communities with legal aid.

Texas Observer · Dec 5, 2024

Texas Uranium Mining Portends Nuclear Revival

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide power to large industrial facilities. But South Texas locals worry that a uranium boom could affect their groundwater.

InsideEVs · Dec 5, 2024

Battery-Swapping Nio Has Big Plans. Maybe Even For America

Political pundits may denounce the presence of Chinese electric vehicles on American roads, but the fact is that they’ve already kind of been here, quietly running in the background for more than a little while now. I’m talking more substantially than say, Ford’s CEO driving a Xiaomi SU7 around the…

The Texas Tribune · Dec 4, 2024

Texas’ push to meet soaring power demand with nuclear energy could spark uranium mining revival

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium mining boom could mean for their groundwater.

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The Texas Tribune · Nov 26, 2024

"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 22, 2024

Despite back-to-back deals on water from Mexico, relief for South Texas farmers is far from certain

Texas agreed to take 120,000 acre-feet of water from Mexico this month, only after the U.S. and Mexico agreed to an updated treaty.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 20, 2024

Trump’s first Texas visit after historic Rio Grande Valley win spurs mix of excitement, trepidation

The president-elect was in South Texas to witness a test flight at SpaceX, whose founder, Elon Musk, is co-leading Trump’s government efficiency commission.

Space · Nov 20, 2024

Trump watches SpaceX launch Starship's 6th test flight (photos)

President-elect Donald Trump made the trip to South Texas today (Nov. 19) to watch the sixth test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2024

U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South Texas

The amendment to a 1944 treaty will help Mexico catch up with its water deliveries to the U.S. and might help Rio Grande Valley farmers devastated by low rainfall.

Latin Times · Nov 7, 2024

South Texas County Turns Red After 132 Years as GOP Flips Key Seats in the Historically Blue Region

Trump won Starr County with 57.7% of the support, flipping a longtime Democratic stronghold as GOP gains ground with Latino voters

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Adam Hinojosa flips Texas Senate seat, becomes first Republican to represent Rio Grande Valley district since Reconstruction

Hinojosa won the only competitive seat in the Texas Senate this cycle, besting Sen. Morgan LaMantia two years after she narrowly defeated him.

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