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July 14, 2023

Border rancher fears for her life as migrants cross unchecked, 'picked the wrong place to raise a family'

A fourth-generation New Mexico rancher living eight miles from the border fears for her family's safety as cartels haul people and drugs across her land.

July 14, 2023

Oklahoma judge's sexual relationship with prosecutor forces retrial for murderer sentenced to life

An Oklahoma man convicted of murdering a 94-year-old woman in 2013 will stand for a new trial after it was discovered his previous judge had an sexual relationship with a prosecutor.

July 14, 2023

Texas man stole thousands of nude photos from college, underage girls, extorted them for more: FBI

Federal officials this week charged Andrew Venegas, 23, with sexual exploitation of children after he allegedly extorted women and girls into sending him explicit content.

July 14, 2023

One-third of Americans advised to take caution due to extreme heat

Over a third of America’s residents were given warnings of extreme heat as temperatures continue to climb to triple-digit figures across the Southwest.

July 14, 2023

Father sets Albuquerque home on fire following fight with wife, resulting in death of 7-year-old son

A 7-year-old son and his father were both killed in a house fire deliberately set by the man following a fight with his wife in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

July 14, 2023

Houston plans to relocate residents living near Union Pacific rail yard linked to cancer clusters

Cancer clusters have been linked to pollution caused by a Union Pacific rail yard in Houston, Texas. The city will spend millions to relocate residents living near the rail yard.

July 14, 2023

Houston health officials report syphilis outbreak, 128% spike in cases among women

The Houston Health Department is warning residents of a syphilis outbreak which has sent cases among women soaring. The department is launching a rapid outreach response.

July 14, 2023

Former Oklahoma undersheriff sentenced to nearly 2 years for repeatedly striking handcuffed inmate

Kendall Morgan, a 45-year-old undersheriff from Oklahoma, has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for repeatedly striking an inmate who was handcuffed.

July 14, 2023

Texas putting in place floating border wall

Former acting ICE director Tom Homan applauds Gov. Abbott for putting in place a floating border wall and a new documentary exposes the crisis at the southern border

July 14, 2023

Texas families, doctors file lawsuit challenging ban on gender transition treatments

A group of doctors and families of transgender youth have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Texas' law prohibiting gender transition care for minors.