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Dallas Police Chief asserts no involvement in immigration enforcement, responding to inquiries by Congresswoman Julie Johnson amidst public scrutiny. The department follows state laws, not proactively collecting immigration status, and remains uninvolved with ICE partnerships like the 287(g) program.
SAISD invites community-based partners to submit proposals for repurposing closed campuses into community-serving assets, with submissions due by October 17, 2025.
The DOJ has charged Decarlos Brown Jr. with a fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a public transit system. The charge highlights safety concerns and federal jurisdiction over crimes on mass transportation. The case will likely impact public transit security measures and refugee protection discourse in the U.S.
La Marque city officials approve an emergency financial plan as the city faces a potential shutdown. The city aims to stabilize finances and ensure the continuation of essential services.
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services investigates two Houston daycares after Judge Lina Hidalgo brought children to a Commissioners Court meeting. The investigation seeks to determine if any abuse or neglect occurred.
Target plans to build a $19 million store at the historic Garden Oaks Sears site in Houston. The project, set to break ground in 2026, marks a significant development in the site’s future, continuing a trend of transforming former Sears locations across the city.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a series of robberies in Northeast Dallas, with police seizing firearms and ammunition. The investigation tied Jontae Anderson and Curtis Carter to the crimes, leading to their arrest and detention.
A crash involving two 18-wheelers on I-69 near Greens Road led to a fuel spill and lane closures. Emergency crews work to contain the spill and manage traffic flow.
A Philippine Navy officer warns against China’s disinformation tactics against the Philippines. The warning highlights China’s coercive and aggressive actions, urging public vigilance and collaboration with international allies to counter the threats.
Hugo Hernandez-Mendez, charged with the murder of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, has a bond hearing scheduled in Austin, Texas on Monday. Thompson went missing on August 23, and her body was found two weeks later in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Hernandez-Mendez, in the U.S. illegally, faces charges in this cross-state case.