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December 19, 2023

Dallas County man gets 3 years for $1.2M online romance scam

Rotimi Oladimeji, 38, of Richardson, Texas, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for a romance scam that bilked a Missouri woman out of over $1 million.

December 19, 2023

White House slams Texas Gov. Abbott's new border legislation, saying it is 'extreme' and dehumanizes migrants

The White House slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's legislation to make illegal immigration a state crime, saying the legislation is 'extreme' and dehumanizing to migrants.

December 19, 2023

Federal appeals court blocks Biden admin from removing Texas’ razor wire at southern border

A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration from removing or damaging razor wire set up by Texas to stop migrants from entering deeper into the U.S.

December 19, 2023

5 children killed in Arizona fire were home as guardian went Christmas, grocery shopping

Five children died Saturday in a house fire in Arizona while the father of the home was out shopping for groceries and Christmas gifts, police said.

December 19, 2023

Texas slapped with lawsuit over new law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally

Civil rights organizations are suing the State of Texas over a new law that allows police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally.

December 19, 2023

Train derails in Texas after smashing through semitruck trailer, video shows

A Union Pacific train derailed after striking an 18-wheeler that had become stuck on the tracks Sunday near Aledo, Texas, authorities said.

December 19, 2023

Texas border sees new migrant surge

Texas DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez on a new state law allowing local authorities to arrest migrants who cross illegally

December 19, 2023

Texas county to launch guaranteed income program in 2024 with COVID relief funds

Harris County, Texas, revealed more details regarding its “Uplift Harris" program that will issue tax-exempt monthly payments to low-income citizens.

December 19, 2023

New Mexico's largest city introduces advanced surveillance network to address record homicide rates

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has implemented a surveillance system, including 10,000 cameras, license plate readers and gunshot-detection technology, to combat record homicides.

December 19, 2023

Texas rep accuses Gov. Abbott of wanting to 'kill' migrants coming across border

Rep. Crockett of Texas slammed her governor during an interview on MSNBC, arguing his policy proposal can be summarized as calling to "kill" migrants crossing the border.