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Whitmire pushes HPD policy change amid funding freeze

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Whitmire pushes HPD policy change amid funding freeze

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has proposed changes to the city’s police immigration policy, aiming to address constitutional concerns and restore $114 million in frozen state funding as the city council prepares for a contentious vote.

Houston limits police cooperation with ICE

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Houston limits police cooperation with ICE

The Houston City Council voted to scale back police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, eliminating a 30-minute hold requirement tied to ICE administrative warrants and adding new reporting rules, in a move backed by Mayor John Whitmire.

‘Operation Fury Shield’ mobilizes Guard at border, energy sites

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‘Operation Fury Shield’ mobilizes Guard at border, energy sites

Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday launched “Operation Fury Shield,” deploying Texas National Guard troops and boosting cybersecurity protections at the border, ports and energy facilities following U.S. strikes on Iran and escalating threats from Iranian leaders.

Americans stranded as violence erupts following death of ‘El Mencho’

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Americans stranded as violence erupts following death of ‘El Mencho’

The reported death of CJNG leader “El Mencho” during a Mexican army raid backed by U.S. intelligence triggered cartel retaliation across western Mexico, prompting shelter-in-place alerts, flight cancellations and warnings from Texas officials.

Early voting starts Feb. 17 across Texas

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Early voting starts Feb. 17 across Texas

Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Texas primary runs Feb. 17-27. Houston-area voters will decide key federal, statewide and local races, including a high-profile U.S. Senate contest and the open Harris County judge seat.

FAA briefly closes El Paso airspace after Pentagon laser deployment

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FAA briefly closes El Paso airspace after Pentagon laser deployment

Federal officials temporarily shut down air traffic at El Paso International Airport after the Pentagon allowed Customs and Border Protection to deploy an anti-drone laser near Fort Bliss, according to two people familiar with the matter. The closure lasted only hours, but it stranded travelers and raised new questions about coordination between defense and aviation agencies.

Politics and Goverment

Whitmire pushes HPD policy change amid funding freeze

Houston limits police cooperation with ICE

‘Operation Fury Shield’ mobilizes Guard at border, energy sites

Americans stranded as violence erupts following death of ‘El Mencho’

Early voting starts Feb. 17 across Texas

FAA briefly closes El Paso airspace after Pentagon laser deployment

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