Point Austin: Disorder in the Court … of Appeals

Triana/Toth race raising unusual political dust

"...of a "conservative judicial philosophy," Toth called for "tougher border security … Trump's travel ban … crack down on..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Bus Stops and Court Benches

On immigration in McAllen

"...their jeans. They carry bags labeled "Department of Home­land Security" in blue letters. Some women wear shiny hair bands..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Martín Steinhagen

Point Austin: Of Frogs and Children

Do what you can to defend imprisoned refugees

"...get caught up in the machinations of the national security state. Southwest Key began as a small nonprofit primarily..."

July 13, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Governor: An Embarrassment of ... Well, Embarrassments

Valdez, White run-off in a battle of long shots

"...made just last week – that he'd sell his border security firm Geovox Security, but only if he wins..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Cine Las Americas Review: El Vigilante

Clasutrophobic Mexican crime drama finds enigma in shadows

"...(The Night Guard), a Spanish-language thriller that follows a security guard on the night shift who arrives to a..."

May 7, 2018 Screens Post by Austin Sanders

The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug

APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem

"...for the Homeless and the bustling entertainment district that borders the ARCH to its south and east. Last February,..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Protest at Francisco Cantú Reading

Activists disrupt The Line Becomes a River BookPeople event

"...“profit[s] from families he’d helped rip apart” as a Border Patrol agent. They intend to shut him up. And..."

Feb. 14, 2018 Arts Post by Brandyce Ingram

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...that “to win this district” candidates should advocate improved border security with technology, not walls. She has a concealed..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...and eventually senior agent with the Depart­ment of Homeland Security, from 2002 to 2004. That's when she decided to..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“We Build Bridges, Not Walls”

Council Members target companies building border wall

"...engaged in the “design, construction, or maintenance of the border wall.”..."

Feb. 1, 2018 News Post by Michael King

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...damaging the economy of a small town near the border? Eloy Vera suspects as much. He's a county judge..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...After ICE dumped her at the U.S.-Mexico border, kidnappers snatched the young girl, who would spend the..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Stephanie Elizondo Griest Tracks Injustices on U.S. Borders

The award-winning journalist discusses her latest book, All the Agents and Saints

"...of people on virtually all sides of every international border dazzles the mind's eye with its combination of earnestness,..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Arts Feature by Marc Savlov

DPS Pulls Back on Forensics Charges

Decision comes one week after agency introduces new policy

"...Budget Board notes that DPS received $800 million in border security funds during both the 84th and 85th legislative..."

July 31, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Abbott and His Armed Militia

The governor needs his muscle

"...Greg Abbott hire an armed paramilitary group to run security on a recent campaign stop? That's what Rep. Gina..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

About That DPS Cutback

So, when can you get your license these days?

"...(reserve) Fund, and is spending nearly $1 billion on border security...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...on roads and highways referred detained Texans to the Border Patrol. DPS sent Rod­rí­guez a county-by-county, month-by-month chart indicating..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

Sine die looms. Do these bills have a shot?

"...SB 4, the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Border Security slid through another potentially dangerous immigration-related bill to..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Elsewhere Under the Dome

Rounding up the news left on the chamber floors

"...budget bill, ranging from abortion to transgender rights to border security. Expect a long and controversial showdown this Thursday,..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature

Headlines

"...have offered their services to help build Trump's proposed border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. The company, Black..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature

Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

"...Don Malik – were either denied entry at the border or notified that their ESTA visa waiver was revoked...."

March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...the world's highest murder rates), and lack of job security. "I'm scared for my family," said William, peering down..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Left in the Dark

Who knew about the ICE raids this weekend? Not your state reps.

"...become a priority target. At the Capitol, House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee Member Gina Hino­josa, D-Austin, wondered,..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...ICE, the deportation arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under its Priority Enforcement Program (PEP), which in..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Abbott Touts Less Spending and More Tax Cuts

The governor releases his draft budget

"...health services expects to be less than his proposed border security spending. Moreover, Abbott doubled down on the philosophy..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Shorter Hours Could Be Coming for Venues During SXSW

Another clubs ordinance change drops right before the Festival

"...of the year in terms of sound, line queuing, security, commercial loading areas, and emergency exits. She says that..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...upper chamber's $213.4 billion plan invests more heavily in border security than the House. The House calls for a..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature

Point Austin: The Age of Trump

As D.C. moves backward, cities must lead forward

"...impose a reactionary agenda on major cities – prioritizing "border security" and "gun rights," for egregious examples, over public..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report: Why We Should Reach Across Borders, Not Close Them

Trump's wall won't keep undocumented immigrants out

"...A nation's border is nothing in and of itself. It's just an..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

"Every Human Being Is Legal"

St. Andrew's offers sanctuary to immigrant mother and child

"...for agents to raid churches. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson reiterated this in a recent statement: "[W]hen..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

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