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House investigates Catholic nongovernmental organizations’ role aiding migrants

Immigration · McAllen

House investigates Catholic nongovernmental organizations’ role aiding migrants

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

Volunteers and staff with Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley assist Latin American and Haitian migrants at a migrant shelter in McAllen, Texas. / Credit: Peter Pinedo/CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 13, 2025 / 18:09 pm (CNA). The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability have announced the launch of an investigation into more than 200 nongovernmental organizations (NGO…See the Story

Puerto Rican Group Wants the Island to Rejoin Spain

San Juan, Texas · San Juan

Puerto Rican Group Wants the Island to Rejoin Spain

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A Caribbean island under U.S. jurisdiction is contemplating a future more akin to the Canary Islands. Puerto Rico, an American territory, has put forth several proposals aiming to sever ties with the United States and re-align with Spain, over a century since it bid farewell to its former European ruler. With a population of 3.2 million, Puerto […] The post Puerto Rican Group Wants the Island to Rejoin Spain appeared first on www.independentsent…See the Story

Would Americans Support Puerto Rico Becoming a State — or Leaving US? What Poll Says

United Nations · Puerto Rico

Would Americans Support Puerto Rico Becoming a State — or Leaving US? What Poll Says

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A new YouGov poll says the majority of Americans would support Puerto Rico’s decision to become a state or leave the U.S. for independence.See the Story

Texas authorities seize over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine at Mexico Port of Entry, valued at over $2.4 million

WESLACO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine during a commercial vehicle inspection in Hidalgo County, according to a press release from the department.Methamphetamine · Weslaco See the Story

Applications Open Now for JPD's Citizens' Police Academy

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department is offering a police academy with a course this fall. The Citizens’ Police Academy allows residents to learn the process of police operations. The mission of the academy is to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community through engagement, education, transparency, and collaboration. The academy will meet every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. during the program. Most classes will …McAllen · McAllen See the Story

Shelter Dog Looks At Woman With 'So Much Trust', Unaware What Visit Means

Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A rescue dog reacted with delight to a visit from a shelter worker, unaware that she came bearing bad news. Aileen Betancourt, an adoption specialist at Laurie P. Andrews Adoption Center in Edinburg, Texas, shared footage showing how Bailie greeted…Edinburg, Texas · Edinburg Read Article

Longoria: South Texas Rotarians were shocked when I told them who the budget cuts would affect – Rio Grande Guardian

EDINBURG, Texas – The director of Hidalgo County’s Community Service Agency (CSA) says Rotarians from across South Texas were shocked when he told them the extent of the cuts his agency is facing, should Congress adopt President Trump’s budget proposals. Jaime R. Longoria met recently with Rotarians from across the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and the Coastal Bend. Specifically, Longoria spoke about cuts to the Low-Income Household Energy Assistan…Edinburg, Texas · Edinburg Read Article

CBP Arrests Man Wanted for Capital Murder in Puente Internacional Hidalgo

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents arrested Alan Alexis Ornelas, 31, who is charged with capital murder, when he was about to cross the border across Hidalgo International Bridge. Ornelas, who is from Desoto, Texas; was arrested last Wednesday after agents discovered he was facing an arrest warrant. CBP officials confirmed his identity and faced an active arrest warrant from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. He was now wanted since Sep…Hidalgo, Texas · Hidalgo Read Article

MP and PNC Develop Operations in the West of Guatemala

By Rubén Jocol This Friday, staff of the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) of Quetzaltenango, San Marcos, Totonicapán and Huehuetenango, in coordination with the National Civil Police (PNC), are operating in the West of the country. Authorities are carrying out 8 proceedings in La Blanca, San Marcos, and two in El Palmar, Quetzaltenango, with the aim of [...]La Blanca · La Blanca Read Article

Impressive What Strong Wind Did Tow During Storm in Donna

The storm that hit the Rio Grande Valley this Thursday night caused damage in several areas and as the hours passed, the effects of the strong wind and the rain came to light. That is precisely the case of what happened in Donna where a trailer started to roll, pushed by the strong wind that in areas reached 70 miles per hour. The images were captured by the security camera of the property where it went to stop this vehicle. So far it is unknown…Donna · Donna Read Article

Villalobos: I urge the federal government to explore options for lawful employment for all law-abiding people in the US – Rio Grande Guardian

As mayor of the City of McAllen, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our federal officials and the current administration for their diligent efforts to secure the southern border. Thanks to the administration’s actions, unlawful border crossings are at a ten-year low, and our national security continues to increase. With that, border cities are once again able to focus on providing high quality of life for our residents and visitors, thro…McAllen · McAllen Read Article