Despite Threats, Texas Students Continue ICE Protests
Despite the warnings from the governor and the Texas Education Agency, protests have continued at schools all over the state -- and they show no signs of stopping
Politics
A Steep Rise In Texas Immigration Cases
Last year, two districts in Texas – the Southern and Western District – recorded 25,506 immigration criminal case, breaking all previous records. And that trend is continuing in 2026.
The New Union Leader Turned Texas Senator-Elect
Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a 33-year-old Fort Worth Air Force veteran and Lockheed Martin union leader, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss of Southlake in the runoff by more than 14 percentage points
Deaths In ICE Detention Escalate
The January 2026 deaths continued the rise in fatalities seen in 2025. That year marked a 20-year high for deaths in ICE detention, coinciding with a 65 percent jump in the national detention population.
The Texas Senate Showdown
Just weeks away, the Republican and Democratic primaries for the Texas Senate race have captured national attention
Spotlight On Texas Special Elections
Early voting begins today, January 21, and runs through January 27, in two special elections with national implications
Temporary Protected Status And Texas
About 147,000 TPS holders live in Texas. Venezuelans, Haitians, and Salvadorans make up the state’s three largest TPS-protected populations. The loss of work permits could put an estimated 117,000 Texas jobs at risk.