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February 16, 2024

Texas zoo welcomes third gorilla in 115 years after doctors perform emergency delivery: 'An honor'

Doctors performed an emergency C-section on a Texas gorilla showing signs of preeclampsia in the later stages of her pregnancy. The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed its third gorilla in 115 years.

February 16, 2024

Texas man killed, officer wounded in shooting at central Michigan café

A 29-year-old Texas man died on Thursday in a gunfight at a Michigan café after police were called in on a report of an unwanted person, authorities say.

February 16, 2024

Illinois pumping $250M more in taxpayer funds to help illegal migrants in Chicago

Illinois and Cook County are sending an additional $252 million to Chicago house, feed and provide other services to illegal immigrants arriving in in the city this year.

February 16, 2024

Former SEAL still fighting to defend country in Congress, this time on border security

Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, a former Navy SEAL, is fighting new battles in Congress, including introducing multiple new bills aimed at securing the U.S. southern border.

February 16, 2024

House Republican introduces bill to reimburse Texas the nearly $4 billion it spent to secure border

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a bill Thursday to reimburse Texas for the nearly $4 billion in expenses it incurred to secure the southern border over the last four years.

February 15, 2024

Austin resident uses AI to track homeless camps as crisis skyrockets, millions spent

An Austin resident who documented the city’s worsening homeless crisis has helped develop an AI interactive map that tracks camps and communities across the city.

February 15, 2024

Would-be Texas robber shot dead by home alone teen, authorities say

A man who authorities said was knocking on doors in a Houston-area neighborhood in an alleged break-in attempt, was shot and killed by a 14-year-old boy who was home alone.

February 15, 2024

Haley making final stand against Trump one year after launching GOP presidential bid

One year after formally declaring her candidacy for the White House, Nikki Haley is the last remaining major rival to former President Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 Republican nomination.

February 15, 2024

Texas park closed after 3 children attacked by coyote

One Texas city is working to locate coyotes at a public park after three children were reportedly bitten. The park is closed until further notice.

February 15, 2024

US judge to review proposed Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants for illegal entry

A federal judge is set to consider whether the state can enforce a law granting broad authority to police in arresting migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally.