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Immigration

REPORT: Immigration Curbs Population Decline in Rural Texas Communities

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on September 10, 2018 · In over 400 rural Texas areas, the native-born adult population dropped 19 percent while the immigrant population grew 96 percent.

Tags immigration rural america Rural Issues rural texas texas

Energy & Environment

Groundwater Districts Fear Loss of Local Control With Proposed Changes

Travis Bubenik

Posted on April 24, 2017 · A push for broader cooperation among local water managers could lead to an easier road for water exporters.

Tags agriculture environment Groundwater Districts Rural Issues Texas Legislature water Water Policy

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Reflecting on a historic and controversial Supreme Court term (July 1, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 1, 2022 · On Friday's show: Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the so-called "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and reflections on a monumentous term of the nation's highest court.

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Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on why he’s withdrawing his nomination to lead ICE (June 29, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 29, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez explains why he is withdrawing his nomination to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Criminal Justice

Houston-area man among 31 Patriot Front members arrested near an Idaho pride event

Martha Bellisle, Associated Press

Posted on June 13, 2022 · Authorities arrested 31 members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front near an Idaho pride event Saturday after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul truck with riot gear.

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Energy & Environment

Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave

Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 13, 2022 · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.

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