At the Trib’s August 19 symposium on mental health at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Brandi Grissom talked about the intersection of mental health and immigration with a distinguished panel.
Immigration
In-depth reporting on border issues, policies, communities, and the impact of immigration across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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With Voter ID in Effect, Edinburg Voters Cast Ballots
The first day of early voting this week in an Edinburg City Council election has only yielded about 400 votes but so far, voter ID hasn’t appeared to cause any issues.
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Border Wedding Ceremony Highlights Immigration Battle
A Mexican woman who falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen nearly a decade ago is barred from ever entering this country, despite her marriage on Tuesday to an American living in El Paso. It’s a rule one Texas congressman hopes to change.
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In Rural Texas, Living Without Home Internet
Broadband internet is available to the vast majority of Texans, but many choose not to subscribe, often because they’re not convinced it will enhance their lives.
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MALC Asks State to Pay Fees for Capitol Staffer
A legislative staffer is claiming the state owes him thousands of dollars in legal fees for his role in a redistricting lawsuit he worked on for up to 16 hours a day while still collecting a salary as a full-time state employee.
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After Searching for Growth, El Pasoans Return to the Border
The talent behind some of El Paso’s slow but promising growth comes from border folks who have returned to bring the city a little of what they left to find in the first place.
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Abbott: MALC Attorney’s Actions “Unethical”
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus are sparring again over voter ID. This time, it’s Abbott’s turn to accuse the group of trying to suppress the vote.
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Playing “Simon Says” With Political Maps
The state says anyone who disagrees with election law changes ought to prove there is a problem in court. The federal government and others want the state to prove there are no problems before those laws ever take effect.
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As Congress Recesses, Groups Want Immigration to Stay in Spotlight
Proponents of a comprehensive immigration overhaul say that when members of Congress return from their August recess, they face a narrow timeline for passing immigration legislation.
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Interactive: Abbott vs. the Federal Government
Led by Attorney General Greg Abbott, Texas has fought the federal government for control over various issues, including environmental regulation and oversight of voting laws. Use this interactive to look at the current legal battles.
