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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.

Houston Venezuelan community reacts with joy and opposition to Maduro’s capture

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Houston Venezuelan community reacts with joy and opposition to Maduro’s capture

After the United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela and detained President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans in the Houston area expressed a mix of jubilation and concern, with celebrations in Katy and anti-intervention protests near the Galleria.

Report finds Houston leads nation in ICE community, jail arrests

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Report finds Houston leads nation in ICE community, jail arrests

Houston recorded more ICE arrests than any other U.S. city this year, according to newly released federal data analyzed by the New York Times. The figures highlight the impact of President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration crackdown and a sharp shift in who is being detained and deported.

Paxton's divorce records unsealed, revealing bitter dispute over assets

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Paxton's divorce records unsealed, revealing bitter dispute over assets

Newly unsealed divorce records show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his estranged wife, Angela, locked in a contentious split, with Angela blaming Paxton for the breakdown of their marriage and seeking a disproportionate share of assets as the attorney general denies wrongdoing amid a high-profile U.S. Senate primary.

Politics and Goverment

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

Houston Venezuelan community reacts with joy and opposition to Maduro’s capture

Report finds Houston leads nation in ICE community, jail arrests

Paxton's divorce records unsealed, revealing bitter dispute over assets

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