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‘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.

OPINION: GOP Leadership in Montgomery County: Are Purity Tests Undermining Party Unity?

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OPINION: GOP Leadership in Montgomery County: Are Purity Tests Undermining Party Unity?

Critics say the Montgomery County Republican Party steering committee's January 14, 2026, minutes promoted internal factionalism rather than coalition-building. The declaration challenges efforts to weaken local Republican women's organizations and criticizes law enforcement terminology. Montgomery County Republicans should prioritize unity, transparency, and voter involvement while seeking new leadership.

Houston Protesters Invoke “Presente” for Woman Killed by ICE

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Houston Protesters Invoke “Presente” for Woman Killed by ICE

Dozens gathered at Dunlavy Park in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood to honor Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, using a Latin American remembrance ritual and calling for accountability as protests spread across the country.

Politics and Goverment

‘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

OPINION: GOP Leadership in Montgomery County: Are Purity Tests Undermining Party Unity?

Houston Protesters Invoke “Presente” for Woman Killed by ICE

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