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January 24, 2023

Texas suspects fire 50 to 70 shots at Houston-area gas station, 2 dead

Two men died in a hail of gunfire at a Houston-area gas station Monday, authorities said.

January 24, 2023

Man fatally shot by Kansas deputies was suspect in Arizona double-homicide

A man who was shot by Kansas deputies was a suspect in a double-homicide case in Arizona. The man was fatally shot several times on Monday, along with two deputies.

January 24, 2023

Texas Republicans demand Biden reimburse state for border efforts, seek meeting on ending crisis

More than two dozen Texas Republicans have written to President Biden requesting a meeting and urging him to reimburse Texas for its efforts to secure the border.

January 24, 2023

Freshman congresswoman boycotts Biden's White House reception for 118th Congress

A freshman congresswoman will not attend President Biden’s reception Tuesday for the new Congress, citing lack of action from the White House on the border.

January 24, 2023

2019 Walmart shooter who killed nearly 2 dozen people plans to plead guilty

Patrick Crusius, who killed nearly two dozen people in an El Paso Walmart, plans to plead guilty to federal charges. The government claims it won't seek the death penalty in the case.

January 24, 2023

Republican senator unveils bills targeting Biden's climate agenda: 'Energy is the backbone of our economy'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced a series of bills targeting energy security, marking the first pieces of legislation he has introduced as a senator.

January 24, 2023

NM bill aimed at protecting communities from climate crisis advances in Legislature

New Mexico is advancing a bill to help local governments better prepare itself from climate-related threats, including floods, wildfires, and extreme heat.

January 24, 2023

Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel says rigging allegations were 'hurtful': 'I'm focused on being successful'

The 71st Miss Universe Competition was held in New Orleans. R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, was crowned Miss Universe.

January 24, 2023

Two men arrested in Texas after high-speed chase for smuggling illegal immigrants

Two men were arrested in Texas for human smuggling after a DPS Trooper found six illegal immigrants in their car. The illegal immigrants were turned over to Border Patrol.

January 23, 2023

Texas DPS apprehend 16 illegal immigrants after high-speed pursuit caught on camera

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were taken on a high-speed pursuit in Hidalgo County before apprehending 15 illegal immigrants last week.