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Pulido says he goes to Mexico for his health care
Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, who is running for Texas' 15th Congressional District, which is on the border, took part in a virtual discussion on Monday with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council. Border Report was the only journalism outlet to view the discussion...
government
Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midterms
Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections....
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Tiny South Texas town celebrates halt in border wall construction
The tiny South Texas town of San Ygnacio held a townhall celebration for the halting of border wall construction on the banks of the Rio Grande in rural Zapata County, at least for now....
schools
Mexican Consulate in El Paso plans financial education week
The Mexican Consulate in El Paso will host financial education activities Oct. 19-23 to help people manage debt, build savings, and plan for their financial futures....
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Hot, humid and gusty through midweek
Summerlike heat continues the next few days but fall will return this weekend, courtesy of our next cold front. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
parks
Six Flags closes 9 rides after 1 person dies in an incident involving a roller coaster in Georgia
Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia. Officials did not confirm how the person died, nor how the others were injured or their medi...
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Shiyazh Pete, first Navajo NFL player, recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The first member of the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day. Hundreds of people dressed in ribbon skirts, turquoise...
parks
Six Flags Over Georgia: Witnesses describe horror as rider falls from Goliath coaster
First responders and park officials worked to evacuate stranded riders on Monday after a serious incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell....
parks
Huston-Tillotson parking dispute video sparks protests outside Austin home
Over the weekend, crowds could be seen gathering outside an east Austin home, in response to a viral video over a heated parking dispute near Huston-Tillotson University....
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City of Taylor moves forward with data center despite pushback from community
The city of Taylor is one step closer to getting another massive data center and power plant despite strong pushback from the community.
safety
Police investigating after infant found dead near Roy G. Guerrero Park in SE Austin
Austin police are investigating after a baby was found dead near Montopolis Park in Southeast Austin on Monday evening.
safety
Texas State students raise safety concerns as police search for burglary suspect
Texas State University police are investigating a reported burglary and indecent assault at Cypress Hall, a university-owned student apartment complex....