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Mar 17 2024
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DPS suspects alcohol a factor in fatal Edinburg crash that left one dead
The Texas Department of Public Safety suspects alcohol was a contributing factor in a Saturday crash that left an Edinburg man dead. Sergio Alejandro Padilla-Luna, 34, succumbed to his injuries at the scene, DPS stated in a news release. The crash occurred at approximately 6:40 p.m. Saturday on FM 1925 and Tower Road east of Edinburg, the release stated. DPS said a preliminary investigation
MyRGVNews
Mar 29 2023
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Homeland security chief calls Ted Cruz’s comments “revolting” in heated border hearing
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas exchanged heated barbs during Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary hearing over border issues, with each official referring to one another as “revolting.”
At the hearing, Mayorkas was grilled by Republicans — as he has been for the past year — over border issues including the increasing number of
The Texas Tribune
Dec 28 2023
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Migrant caravan advances north as U.S. officials head to Mexico
Thousands of migrants and asylum seekers moved slowly north across the southern Mexican state of Chiapas on Tuesday in a caravan hoping to reach the U.S. border, one day before top U.S. officials planned to visit Mexico to discuss migration.
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas will visit Mexico to meet with Mexican President
Reuters
Mar 17 2024
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12-seed UAB to meet San Diego State in Spokane for 2024 NCAA tournament
After a one-year absence, the UAB basketball team is back in the NCAA tournament. The Blazers were announced Sunday as a No. 12 seed in the East region and will meet No. 5 seed San Diego State. The first-round game involving UAB will take place Friday in Spokane, Washington. Alejandro Vasquez scores career high to lift UAB over Temple for AAC tournament title Efrem ‘Butta’ Johnson powers UAB
AL.com
Oct 10 2023
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Why did Biden finally decide to build more border wall?
President Joe Biden's decision to move forward with the construction of new border wall reflects a failure of his immigration policies amid widespread criticism ahead of next year's election.
The move, originally announced over the summer, first received widespread media coverage in October after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas waived more than 20
Washington Examiner
Mar 14 2024
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Revolution advance to Champions Cup quarterfinals with 1-1 draw
The New England Revolution remained unbeaten in Concacaf Champions Cup play with a 1-1 draw against LD Alajuelense on Thursday night at Estadio Alejandro Morea Soto in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The Revolution recorded a 4-0 win over LD Alajuelense in leg one of their Round of 16 series on March 6 at Gillette Stadium. The Revolution advance to the quarterfinals with an aggregate score of 5-1 and
Boston Herald
Aug 08 2023
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Mass. Gov. Healey Declares Migration State of Emergency
Massachusetts might consider itself a "sanctuary" for illegal migrants, but Democrat Gov. Maura Healey is declaring a state of emergency to keep up with "unsustainable" migration of tens of thousands flooding the state. Healey's announcement Tuesday seeks federal assistance for its nearly 5,600 families or more than 20,000 individuals in state shelter, including children and pregnant women.
Newsmax (News)
Jul 26 2023
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US homeland security chief to face hostile Republicans over border policies
Republican lawmakers are set to throw fire at Alejandro Mayorkas, the embattled US secretary of Homeland Security, during a House judiciary committee oversight hearing Wednesday.
Mayorkas, who has been the target of a GOP-led congressional investigation over his handling of the US-Mexico border, is expected to face a series of tough questions regarding his tenure as head of the
The Guardian
Aug 08 2023
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Dem Governor Declares Emergency Over Migrants, Calls On Biden Admin For Urgent Help
Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday over a surge in migrants in the state. Healey also sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asking for “urgent” help with the issue. The state is spending $45 million per month and is being forced to care for roughly 5,500 migrants, including young children and “pregnant
The Daily Caller
Mar 17 2024
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UAB steamrolls Temple for AAC championship
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Alejandro Vasquez sank five 3-pointers on his way to scoring a career-high 29, Yaxel Lendeborg finished with his 19th double-double of the season and UAB cruised to a wire-to-wire 85-69 victory over Temple on Sunday in the championship game of the American Athletic Conference tournament, earning the Blazers a spot in the NCAA tournament for a 17th time. Vasquez opened the
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