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October 26, 2023

Texas immigration bill allowing local police to arrest migrants clears state house

The Texas House of Representatives passed three bills this week aimed at tightening state immigration officials amid the ongoing migrant crisis.

October 26, 2023

Texas man set for execution after killing fellow inmate, victim's sister makes last-ditch effort to save him

Texas native William Speer is set to be executed Thursday at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. He has been incarcerated for more than three decades.

October 26, 2023

As Oklahoma schools challenge ‘woke’ content, textbook publishers withdraw from state

Publishers are withdrawing their textbooks from review as Oklahoma increases its scrutiny on materials submitted for recommendation to the state textbook committee.

October 25, 2023

Alligator gar caught in Texas weighing 283 pounds shatters multiple records: 'Four in one fell swoop'

A monster-sized alligator gar, weighing 283 pounds, has officially set four new records in both the state of Texas and around the world. Now, the anglers are ready for the next one.

October 25, 2023

Drone video shows Mexican drug cartels throwing explosives along Texas southern border

Texas Department of Public Safety released video showing Mexican drug cartels throwing explosives near the border as they continue to fight for lucrative drug routes.

October 25, 2023

Biden admin greenlights plan to reduce western states' vital water supply: 'Equitable future'

The Department of the Interior unveiled a proposal Wednesday that would conserve roughly 978 billion gallons of water for Western states in coming years.

October 25, 2023

New Mexico housefire kills 2 young children, teen babysitter

Two children, ages three and four, died alongside their 16-year-old babysitter in a Roswell, New Mexico, house fire, authorities announced Wednesday.

October 25, 2023

Arizona golf course operators use chili oil to repel javelinas tearing up turf

Management at the Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona, spoke Tuesday about their efforts to prevent unusually feisty javelinas from eating away at their turf.

October 25, 2023

Air Force police open fire on driver attempting to run gate of Texas base

Air Force Security Forces members at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis in Texas were forced to fire "defensive" shots at a driver who sped at them and breached the gate.

October 25, 2023

Largest Christian university in the nation alleges it's being unjustly targeted by federal agencies

The president of Grand Canyon University alleges the college is being unjustly targeted by several federal government agencies during an interview with Fox News Digital.