Jan 10 Texas will become first state to reject refugees under Trump executive order By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press In a letter released Friday, Governor Greg Abbott wrote that Texas “has been left by Congress to deal with disproportionate migration issues resulting from a broken federal immigration system.”… Continue reading
Dec 31 Firearms instructor took out gunman at Texas church service By Jake Bleiberg, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press A single shot from Jack Wilson quickly ended the attack that killed two people at the West Freeway Church of Christ in the Fort Worth-area town of White Settlement. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 11:51 Attacks on rabbi’s home, Christian church prompt questions about hate crimes Religious communities across the country expressed shock and sorrow after two weekend congregation attacks. The incidents, at a New York rabbi’s home and a Christian church in Texas, raise concerns that violence toward religious groups may be rising. Tree of… Continue watching
Dec 29 Police: Parishioners kill man who fatally shoots 2 at church By Associated Press Congregants returned fire and fatally shot a gunman who killed two people in a church near Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, police said. Continue reading
Dec 04 Texas judge orders border wall fundraiser not to build By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press State District Judge Keno Vasquez on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order against We Build the Wall, which raised $25 million after promising to build its own private barrier. Continue reading
Dec 01 Toll at least 21 after Mexico cartel attack near US border By Associated Press Mexican security forces on Sunday killed seven more members of a presumed cartel assault force that rolled into a town near the Texas border and staged an hour-long attack, officials said, bringing the death toll to at least 21. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 3:43 News Wrap: Stabbing attacks jolt London, the Netherlands In our news wrap Friday, stabbing attacks in London and the Netherlands have jolted both countries at the start of the holiday season. In the first incident, a man killed two people near London Bridge before he was shot and… Continue watching
Nov 29 Evacuation order lifted with Texas chemical plant fire ‘contained’ By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press “We are in a position to say it’s contained. We feel comfortable with the efforts that have been made by our firefighters,” Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick said at a news conference. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Dozens more protesters killed in Iraqi violence In our news wrap Thursday, violence surged higher in Iraq, with security forces killing at least 40 people in a day. Crowds joined funeral processions as protesters denounced government corruption and economic mismanagement. Also, fires are still burning at a… Continue watching
Nov 27 3 injured in explosion at Texas chemical plant By Associated Press The blast occurred in an area of the plant that makes butadiene, a chemical used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber and other products. The plant has 175 full-time employees and 50 contract workers. Continue reading