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February 28, 2023

Soros-backed DA cuts deal giving no jail time to 'wasted' bus driver who killed cyclist in crash

Progressive Austin District Attorney Jose Garza is facing criticism for negotiating a deal that involved no jail time for an intoxicated bus driver who killed a cyclist.

February 27, 2023

Austin Police Department staffing crisis: 77 officers could retire by end of March as vacancies pile up

Up to 77 Austin Police Department officers could retire by the end of March when the current contract with the city expires, potentially exacerbating an ongoing staffing crisis.

February 27, 2023

Texas police arrest man for human smuggling after finding stash house with 46 migrants

Texas DPS officers arrested a 66-year-old Mexican national for allegedly trafficking 46 migrants who were found inside a stash house last week in Laredo, Texas.

February 27, 2023

New warning about the 'dire' impact of the 'climate crisis' on nursing homes

USA Today covered a Senate committee reports on nursing home and assisted-living facility deaths from the Texas snow and ice storms in February 2021.

February 27, 2023

Thousands of Texans of Asian descent victims of driver’s license breach by criminal Chinese gang

The driver's licenses of thousands of Texas were shipped to a New York criminal gang, officials said Monday

February 27, 2023

Texas smuggler in 'clone' work truck flees after chase into ranch, 8 illegal immigrants found hiding: video

A suspected smuggler fled on foot after leading Texas troopers on a high-speed chase last week, police said.

February 27, 2023

Arizona police do not believe truck driver intentionally plowed into cyclists in crash that left two dead

Investigators from the Goodyear Police Department do not believe the driver of a pickup truck who killed two cyclists on Saturday morning intentionally plowed into the group.

February 27, 2023

House Homeland Security Committee member captures aerial video showing how cartels 'controlling the border'

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito shared video from a helicopter ride over the U.S.-Mexico border. He says cartels play a "tactical game" to control the border and outpace Border Patrol.

February 27, 2023

New Mexico Indian Affairs appointee accused of rape in 2007

The New Mexico Indian Affairs appointee who is heading a task force on crimes against indigenous women was accused of rape in 2007. The appointee's trial was dismissed in 2010.

February 27, 2023

Parts of New Mexico under high wind watch, blowing dust advisory

Some parts of New Mexico are under a high wind watch and a blowing dust advisory issued on Monday. The storm brought wind gusts up to 85 mph in the state.