/tags/operation-lone-star Operation Lone Star en-US Copyright Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:18:06 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-10/cara-mia-in-dallas-revives-tinas-journey-a-play-on-immigration-through-a-childs-eyes Cara Mia Theatre’s bilingual play, Tina’s Journey brings the realties of immigration to the stage through a child's perspective. Featuring music, masks, and cultural traditions, the production sparks conversation about migration across the U.S.-Mexico border. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:18:06 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-10/cara-mia-in-dallas-revives-tinas-journey-a-play-on-immigration-through-a-childs-eyes Zara Amaechi /texas-news/2025-01-28/texas-lawmakers-get-behind-gov-abbotts-11-billion-request-for-border-security-reimbursement Several members of the Texas Legislature are expressing their support after Gov. Greg Abbott asked the federal government to reimburse Texas for money it spent securing the border during the Biden administration. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:29:45 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-28/texas-lawmakers-get-behind-gov-abbotts-11-billion-request-for-border-security-reimbursement Blaise Gainey /news/2024-11-26/trump-wants-to-deport-millions-of-people-texas-leaders-are-ready-to-help Texas has spent billions of dollars on its own immigration enforcement and border security, making them the ideal partner to the new Trump administration. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-26/trump-wants-to-deport-millions-of-people-texas-leaders-are-ready-to-help Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-10-03/texas-lawmakers-told-most-people-accused-of-smuggling-migrants-into-state-are-u-s-citizens As Texas continues its multi-billion dollar effort to secure the border, state lawmakers were told this week that most of the people charged with smuggling immigrants over a recent 12-month period were U.S. citizens. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:39:43 GMT /texas-news/2024-10-03/texas-lawmakers-told-most-people-accused-of-smuggling-migrants-into-state-are-u-s-citizens Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-09-03/17-guardsmen-have-died-on-gov-greg-abbotts-controversial-border-mission-soldiers-speak-out Since Abbott's Operation Lone Star began in 2021, at least 17 Texas National Guardsman have died from a multitude of causes, including a drowning in an attempt to save migrants, negligent discharge of a personally owned weapon and suicides. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:38:40 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-03/17-guardsmen-have-died-on-gov-greg-abbotts-controversial-border-mission-soldiers-speak-out Gabriella Alcorta-Solorio /texas-news/2024-08-15/texas-program-designed-to-expand-arresting-power-of-u-s-border-patrol-agents-off-to-slow-start Senate Bill 602 was touted as another force multiplier on the border. But almost a year after the law went into effect, the program has yet to get off the ground. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:43:25 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-15/texas-program-designed-to-expand-arresting-power-of-u-s-border-patrol-agents-off-to-slow-start Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-08-09/abbott-order-will-require-texas-public-hospitals-to-collect-patients-immigration-status The executive order from the Texas governor will require these hospitals to track the cost of care for undocumented migrants, in order for the state to push for federal reimbursement. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:25:57 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-09/abbott-order-will-require-texas-public-hospitals-to-collect-patients-immigration-status Asad Jung | The Texas Tribune /news/2024-05-22/communities-are-wary-as-an-appeals-court-weighs-legality-of-texas-immigration-law Regardless of what courts rule regarding SB4, a climate of distrust has permeated among immigrant and mixed-status families in Texas. Wed, 22 May 2024 11:27:08 GMT /news/2024-05-22/communities-are-wary-as-an-appeals-court-weighs-legality-of-texas-immigration-law Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /news/2024-04-12/child-advocates-busing-migrant-families-could-negatively-affect-kids The Texas-based nonprofit Children at Risk and other child advocates around the country have been critical of the state's practice of busing migrant families. They urge leaders to coordinate with agencies in other states. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-12/child-advocates-busing-migrant-families-could-negatively-affect-kids Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-04-09/sen-cornyn-warns-dismissing-effort-to-impeach-dhs-secretary-would-be-unprecedented Texas’ senior U.S. senator said the effort to oust DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas should be taken seriously by Democrats. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:07:02 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-09/sen-cornyn-warns-dismissing-effort-to-impeach-dhs-secretary-would-be-unprecedented Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom