The family, including the mother and her five children, detail in letters what they describe as neglectful medical care, inedible food and a disregard for their religious accommodations. They’ve been imprisoned at the nation’s only family detention center for more than nine months and are believed to be the longest held there.
“Slowly killing us on the inside”: A family of 6 at Texas’ Dilley ICE detention center begs for freedom
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Immigration
ICE replacing operator of El Paso detention camp, report says
The Washington Post reported that a document was distributed to ICE staff indicating the agency was drafting a letter to potentially terminate the facility’s $1.2 billion contract.
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Criminal Justice
Texas executes man convicted of killing common-law wife and child
Cedric Ricks, who was found guilty in 2014 of the double murder, is the second inmate the state has executed in 2026.
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2026 Texas Elections
Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District
Herrera, who won the most votes in the Republican primary for the seat, avoided a runoff when incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race amid an affair scandal.
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2026 Texas Elections
March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation
Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.
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State Government
Governor blasts Corpus Christi leaders over looming water shortage, threatens a state takeover
Residents and businesses’ demand for water could soon exceed supply. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could step in if solutions aren’t found.
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2026 Texas Elections
Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsement
Cornyn’s change of heart comes amid a grueling primary battle with Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said he’d consider dropping out if Republicans scrapped the filibuster to pass a voter ID law.
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Energy
Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas prices
Texas’ status as the nation’s largest oil producer will partially insulate its residents from some gas price hikes, but it’s not immune to disruptions, experts say.
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State Government
TribCast: Cornyn, Paxton, Trump and the heated U.S. Senate runoff
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dallas-Fort Worth radio host Mark Davis to discuss whether Donald Trump will pick a side in the GOP runoff for U.S. Senate and what impact that would have on the race.
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Energy
ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environment
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement on Tuesday, crediting Texas’ legal environment. Exxon has based its operations in the Houston area since 1989.
