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• Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says

  September 21, 2025 11:35 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations, the White House said Saturday. A central question to the tug of... more »

• Texas drops lawsuit against doctor accused of illegally providing care to transgender youth

  September 12, 2025 2:45 PM

  DALLAS (AP) — One of the nation's first doctors accused of illegally providing care to transgender youth under GOP-led bans was found to have not violated the law, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office says, nearly a year after the state sued the physician. Dr. Hector Granados, a pediatric... more »

• Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version

  August 17, 2025 12:22 PM

  " Kratom poisoning calls climb in Texas as the state fails to enforce ban on synthetic version " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• Donna ISD officials establish cell phone policy in accordance with state mandate Play Video

  July 25, 2025 6:22 PM

  Starting September 1, students across Texas won't be allowed to use their phones in school. Donna Independent School District is trying to figure out how to comply with the state's new law. District officials said they plan on keeping phones out of plain sight. RELATED STORY: Bill that... more »

• Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases

  June 4, 2025 2:23 PM

  " Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The Texas... more »

• Mission approves controlled firework test for proposed 4th of July celebration Play Video

  February 18, 2020 10:31 PM

  MISSION – Fourth of July fireworks coming soon to the skies over Mission in February. This is despite a ban currently in place. Ordinance § 66-3 is a code place back in the 1970’s banning fireworks. Local business owners want to change that for at least one night to... more »

• Alamo Bans Unlicensed Pet Sales to Combat Animal Abuse Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:58 PM

  ALAMO – A new ban on pet sales is now in place in Alamo, specifically targeting animal cruelty. The city of Alamo is banning animal sales in: parking lots, flea markets and along the side of the road. Jesus Franklin, who runs an animal rescue in Mission, was... more »

• New Ordinance at SPI to Ban Speakers on Golf Carts Play Video

  July 23, 2019 4:30 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – South Padre Island city leaders voted to ban speakers on golf carts. They’re now crafting an actual ordinance. The ban is an effort to quiet thing down. City leaders say they’ve received a number of loud music complaints; safety is also an issue.... more »

• UTRGV Professor from Turkey Speaks Out on Visa Ban Play Video

  October 9, 2017 7:00 PM

  EDINBURG – The suspension on non-immigrant visas to Turkey is hurting a Rio Grande Valley university’s chance to get its name out there. The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley forced to halt their plans due to the ban. The UTRGV dean and several colleagues were scheduled to buy their... more »