CORONAVIRUS
Mexico To Use US-Donated Vaccines Along Border
Posted on · 1 million U.S. doses of the Johnson & Johnson shot will be used to vaccinate border residents in an effort to fully reopen border crossings.
Border
Party Politics
Party Politics: Forecast for Reform
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Immigration
Texas Sues Biden Administration In Effort To Reinstate Trump-Era ‘Remain In Mexico’ Immigration Policy
Posted on · The policy required asylum seekers who passed through Mexico on their way to the U.S. to stay in Mexico while their claims were processed. Many were forced to live in sometimes dangerous and unsanitary migrant camps.
Party Politics
Party Politics: The GOP vs. Corporate America
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Immigration
2 Girls Dropped Over U.S. Border Wall To Be Reunited With Mother
Posted on · Their mother has been located in the United States and the goal is to reunite the girls, aged 3 and 5, with her.
Immigration
3 Things To Know About Migrant Children Crossing The Border Into Texas
Posted on · With 18,000 migrant children and teens in federal custody and reports of overcrowded border facilities, politicians on both sides have been quick to point fingers. Three attorneys spoke with Houston Public Media about what's actually happening.
Town Square
Humanitarian Crisis At The US-Mexico Border: Stories Of Migrants, Asylum Seekers And Children
Posted on · Immigration experts discuss the humanitarian crisis at the southern US border and share the stories of what migrants are facing.
Party Politics
Party Politics: 365 Days Later
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Special Texas Election Edition
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina check in with reporters from across the state to get a sense of how Texans are voting in the 2020 election.
Border
COVID-19 At The Border: Unprecedented Use Of Law Expels Migrants ‘As Quickly As Possible’
Posted on · The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped some people, including those seeking asylum, from crossing into the U.S. at its southern border.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Impact Of COVID-19 On The Hispanic Community (July 22, 2020)
Posted on · We look at how Covid has affected the Hispanic population in the areas of health and economy. Plus, an update on the surge of Covid cases in Hidalgo County.
Border
Between President Trump’s Border Wall And The Rio Grande Lies A ‘No Man’s Land’
Posted on · Because of worries about flooding, the border wall is often built as much as a mile north of the Rio Grande, leaving thousands of isolated acres between the water and the wall.
Business
Texas-Mexico Trade Relationship Vulnerable Amidst Trump Tariff Threats
Posted on · Texas imports more goods from Mexico than any other country, making it the state's most valuable trading partner.
Border
TSA Will Send Hundreds Of Agents To The Border On A Voluntary Basis
Posted on · TSA employees won't be working as customs officers, but will provide support in meal delivery, transportation, legal affairs and personal property management.
Border
Longer Wait Times At The Border Could Cost The Texas Economy Billions
Posted on · Research shows three months of slower trade at the US-Mexico border could lose Texas tens of billions of dollars.