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• Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks

  May 31, 2026 3:37 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday branded the federal judge who blocked his renovation of the Kennedy Center as "an anti Trump Hater" and predicted that the nation's premier performing arts center he wanted to shutter for a two-year overhaul will "soon be closed, probably never to open... more »

• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Democratic donor platform ActBlue

  April 20, 2026 6:07 PM

  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Monday against ActBlue, a political donations platform that is primarily used by Democratic candidates. The state court lawsuit is the latest in a string of investigations and legal actions Paxton and Congress have undertaken against the platform over the last few... more »

• Family sues US over 8-year-old's death in custody after crossing the border

  April 14, 2026 5:19 PM

  McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Honduran family of an 8-year-old girl with a heart condition who died in U.S. custody after crossing the border in 2023 sued the federal government on Friday. Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez, who had chronic heart problems and sickle cell anemia, got sick with flu-like... more »

• Second lawsuit filed against Edinburg CISD football coach who allegedly forced students to work out nude Play Video

  March 16, 2026 11:27 AM

  A second lawsuit was filed against Robert Vela High School Head Football Coach Ernie Alonzo alleging he forced three students to perform burpees while naked. The second lawsuit was filed on March 11 after three students came forward with the allegations. The students were identified in the lawsuit as... more »

• Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally

  November 21, 2025 3:22 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and state-funded financial aid to students who aren't legally in the United States. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleges the practice harms U.S.... more »

• Lawsuit halts Texas’ $3 billion dementia fund

  November 20, 2025 7:58 PM

  The state’s new $3 billion dementia research fund has been blocked temporarily by a trio of voters who claim voting machines used in this month’s election are faulty. The plaintiffs — Shannon Huggins, Lars Kuslich and Jose Silvester — filed the action Nov. 13 in Travis County against the... more »

• Former Alamo Trust president sues, says she resigned under pressure from conservative officials

  November 18, 2025 3:14 PM

  Kate Rogers, the former president of the Alamo Trust which manages San Antonio's historic site, sued Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and the trust's board Monday, weeks after she resigned under pressure from conservative officials. Rogers filed the suit in federal court, seeking to reclaim her... more »

• Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrants

  November 11, 2025 2:55 PM

  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Harris County for allocating county funds to programs that help undocumented people get access to legal support. The county, home to Houston, created the Immigrant Legal Services Fund program in 2020 and last month appropriated an additional $1.3 million to keep it... more »

• Dallas pediatrician sued over providing hormone treatments to teens surrenders medical license

  October 24, 2025 8:49 PM

  A Dallas pediatrician has surrendered her medical license, a year after becoming the first target of a law that banned providing gender-transitioning hormones to minors. Last October, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against adolescent medicine physician May Lau for prescribing testosterone to at least 21 patients.... more »

• They’ve never been arrested. Why does the FBI list thousands of service members as potential criminals?

  October 24, 2025 5:27 PM

  This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter . Denise Rosales has never been arrested. She’s never been handcuffed. She’s never spent a night behind bars, never stood before a judge to... more »

• Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for “inciting violence”

  September 29, 2025 5:55 PM

  " Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for “inciting violence” " 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... more »

• Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

  September 25, 2025 2:56 PM

  SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which said the online retail giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships and made it difficult for them to cancel after doing so. The Seattle company will pay $1 billion... more »

• Kimmel returns to late night with an emotional monologue following suspension

  September 24, 2025 11:32 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel offered no apologies in his return to late-night television and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said he was not trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He also paid tribute to Kirk's widow. Nearly... more »

• Jury awards $2.8 million to victims in San Perlita shooting incident

  September 22, 2025 12:10 PM

  A jury has awarded seven individuals $2.8 million in damages that stemmed from a shooting incident near San Perlita, according to a news release from the Ryan Solis Law Group. The news release said on December 27, 2020, seven teenagers were shot at by William Dan Rhodes while driving... more »

• Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before an all-Republican appeals court

  September 17, 2025 11:38 AM

  " Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before an all-Republican appeals court " 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 »

• Immigrant children at Texas detention facility face unsafe conditions, attorneys say

  September 16, 2025 9:28 PM

  McALLEN, Texas (AP) — New revelations about conditions at a Texas detention facility for immigrant families have stoked ongoing concerns from attorneys representing children. The details are part of a lawsuit where the government is attempting to end protections for children. Declarations from families held at the facility in... more »

• Parents of teens who died by suicide after AI chatbot interactions to testify to Congress

  September 16, 2025 4:01 PM

  Parents whose teenagers killed themselves after interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots testified to Congress on Tuesday about the dangers of the technology. "What began as a homework helper gradually turned itself into a confidant and then a suicide coach," said Matthew Raine, whose 16-year-old son Adam died in April.... more »

• Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

  September 14, 2025 12:06 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is temporarily keeping in place measures preventing the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly's decision Saturday keeps the government from removing Guatemalan children who came to the U.S. alone and are currently living in government... 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 »

• Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

  September 11, 2025 7:34 PM

  BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. appeals court panel on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. A federal judge in July ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation's largest abortion... more »

• Teachers sue over Trump's immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home

  September 10, 2025 11:17 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor unions representing millions of educators and school employees are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its immigration crackdown, saying arrests near school campuses are terrorizing children and their teachers, leading some students to drop out. At the start of Trump's second term, his Republican administration... more »

• Trump note to Epstein that he denies signing is released by Congress

  September 8, 2025 6:53 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released on Monday a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied. The letter was included as part of a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, a wealthy and well-connected... more »

• Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries

  September 7, 2025 12:02 PM

  " Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries " 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 Tribune’s... more »

• ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas' DEI ban on K-12 public schools

  August 31, 2025 12:32 PM

  " ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas' DEI ban on K-12 public schools " 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... more »

• Texas governor signs new voting map pushed by Trump to gain 5 GOP seats in Congress in 2026

  August 29, 2025 11:33 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a win for President Donald Trump and his desire to hold on to a slim GOP majority in the... more »

• EXPLAINER: How the new congressional maps will impact the Valley Play Video

  August 28, 2025 6:26 PM

  The newly redrawn Congressional map is one step closer to becoming law. A bill calling for the new map was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk on Wednesday after it passed in the Texas Senate over the weekend. Legal battles are already emerging. According to The Associated Press,... more »

• Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit

  August 24, 2025 12:48 PM

  " Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit " 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 ,... more »

• Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional

  August 22, 2025 8:14 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students that is being challenged in court, declaring the government believes the funding is unconstitutional. In a memo sent to Congress, the Justice Department said it... more »

• Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts

  August 20, 2025 12:03 PM

  " Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts " 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. A Texas federal judge on Wednesday temporarily... more »

• Nicole Collier, Texas lawmaker who slept at statehouse, files lawsuit challenging police escorts

  August 20, 2025 11:59 AM

  " Nicole Collier, Texas lawmaker who slept at statehouse, files lawsuit challenging police escorts " 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... more »

• Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center

  August 19, 2025 11:27 AM

  MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in Miami has dismissed part of a lawsuit over the legal rights of detainees at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" and transferred the remaining case to a different jurisdiction. U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz issued the... more »

• Judge denies undocumented students’ attempt to challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition

  August 18, 2025 6:31 PM

  " Judge denies undocumented students’ attempt to challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition " 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... more »

• Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state

  August 9, 2025 2:30 PM

  " Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state " 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... more »

• Justice Department subpoenas New York AG James as it investigates whether she violated Trump rights

  August 8, 2025 11:31 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of an investigation into whether she violated President Donald Trump's civil rights, according to two people familiar with the matter. The subpoenas sought records related to the lawsuit James filed against Trump over... more »

• ‘What we're doing is the right thing:’ Sister Pimentel reacts after court denies request to depose her Play Video

  August 6, 2025 10:20 PM

  The 15th Court of Appeals denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office's request to question Sister Norma Pimentel as part of a probe into migrant aid organizations. “What we're doing is the right thing, we're actually believing in on our faith — our gospel values — to make sure we're... more »

• Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental law

  August 6, 2025 11:12 AM

  MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" because it didn't follow environmental laws. Until the laws are followed, environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe said... more »

• Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can't be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter

  July 19, 2025 11:13 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty argued Friday that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde, Texas, saying the contents of the war game are protected by... more »

• Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties

  July 19, 2025 11:04 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch Friday, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. The move came shortly after the Justice Department asked a... more »

• Ken Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at San Antonio event

  July 19, 2025 10:56 AM

  " Ken Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at San Antonio event " 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... more »

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee federal court

  June 13, 2025 1:17 PM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, pleaded not guilty on Friday to human smuggling charges in a federal court in Tennessee. The plea was the first chance the Maryland construction worker has had in a... more »

• Undocumented students ask judge to let them challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition

  June 11, 2025 2:45 PM

  " Undocumented students ask judge to let them challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition " 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... more »

• Supreme Court tosses Mexico's $10B lawsuit claiming US gunmakers have fueled cartel violence

  June 5, 2025 9:30 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. that claimed the companies' business practices were helping fuel cartel violence plaguing the country. In a victory for the firearm industry, the unanimous ruling tossed out... more »

• Wrongful death lawsuit filed in connection with fatal DWI McAllen crash Play Video

  May 26, 2025 3:54 PM

  The mother of a 20-year-old man who died following a May 17 crash that killed one other person filed a lawsuit against the suspect police have charged in connection with the incident, court records show. Dionicio Luna Aguirre, 40, was charged on Thursday with two counts of intoxication manslaughter... more »

• Saying Trump exceeded his authority, 12 states ask court to strike down his sweeping tariffs

  May 21, 2025 5:14 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Twelve states on Wednesday urged a federal court to strike down President Donald Trump's sweeping taxes on imports, saying he had exceeded his authority, left U.S. trade policy dependent on his whims and unleashed economic chaos. They are challenging tariffs that Trump imposed last month on... more »

• Another San Juan resident reports issues with water filtration system installation Play Video

  March 4, 2020 6:50 PM

  SAN JUAN – Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is representing four defendants accusing a certain water filtration and finance companies of fraudulent trade practices. A San Juan resident came forward with an almost identical case. Robert Jurado says salesmen claiming to be from Ameritek tried to sell him a filtration... more »

• San Juan woman hires attorney after water filtration system installed Play Video

  March 2, 2020 6:39 PM

  SAN JUAN – A lawsuit against a water filtration system company. An attorney with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid says the elderly, especially those who don't speak English, could be targets. Maria del Rosario Arteaga is retired and lives off of her social security. One morning she heard a... more »

• Port Isabel official, business owner voice concerns over LNG projects’ possible impact Play Video

  February 12, 2020 10:26 PM

  PORT ISABEL – The concerns over the health, safety, the potential for pollution, tourism and the shrimping industry in Port Isabel sparked a lawsuit by the city against the Port of Brownsville . About 15 years ago, access to the Gulf was restored recreating a spawning ground for many... more »

• Gov't seeks to build new section of border wall near privately funded wall in Mission Play Video

  January 27, 2020 10:19 PM

  MISSION – The U.S. government wants to build a new section of border wall near Mission, just north of where a construction company is already building a controversial and privately funded border structure. The construction of a border wall on private property is being built by a company with... more »

• 13 Valley Health Providers Accused of Breach of Agency Contact Play Video

  November 25, 2019 5:48 PM

  WESLACO – Several Rio Grande Valley healthcare providers are accused of breach of contract in connection with Medicaid fraud. They’ve waited years for their trial to start. They want to prove they’ve done nothing wrong. In 2015, 13 current and former healthcare providers were sued by the agency... more »

• Mission Firefighters: The Fight for Life Play Video

  November 5, 2019 10:39 PM

  MISSION – Firefighters tasked with protecting the community were left helpless when they received a cancer diagnosis. Some lost their fight. Others were set on a path that would change their lives and the law forever. In just a few years, the Mission Fire Department went from one... more »

• Edinburg Councilmember Files Lawsuit Against the City, EDC Play Video

  October 31, 2019 10:31 PM

  EDINBURG – A council member is suing the city of Edinburg and its economic development corporation, but not for money – for information presented in a private executive meeting. Edinburg City Councilmember Gilbert Enriquez says that information should be available to public officials who set the city’s budget. ... more »

• Homeowner Heading to Court after Valley Contractor Leaves Projects Unfinished Play Video

  October 29, 2019 6:27 PM

  EDINBURG – More victims, more money given and more questions for a home builder from Edinburg. Last month, CHANNEL 5 NEWS has reported about a Mission homeowner who fell victim after hiring Joe Guzman from CelKar Redevlopment. That case went to court. Now, Claudia Mora says she’s going... more »

• Walmart Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Shooting Victim’s Mother Play Video

  October 9, 2019 9:57 PM

  WESLACO – The family of Rio Grande Valley man killed in the El Paso shooting filed a lawsuit against Walmart. The mother of Leo Campos filed the suit Tuesday accusing the retail store of not protecting its customers. On Wednesday, Walmart responded saying in part “safety is a... more »

• Valley Family of El Paso Shooting Victim Files Lawsuit Against Walmart Play Video

  October 8, 2019 9:42 PM

  WESLACO – He was a Rio Grande Valley native killed in the Walmart shooting in El Paso. On Tuesday, Leo Campos’ mother filed a lawsuit, two months after the shooting attack claimed the lives of 22 people. Campos was a 1996 graduate of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School. ... more »

• Special Report: Justice… Finance and Frustration Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:21 PM

  WESLACO – She survived an accidental school bus dragging seven years ago. Justice was served after the family settled a lawsuit with the school district, but frustration continues years later. In Sept. 2012, then, 5-year-old Alicia Moreno was getting her school bus when her backpack got caught in... more »

• Construction Delay Leaves Mission Family Waiting for New Home Play Video

  September 24, 2019 5:16 PM

  UPDATE (7:33 PM): The homebuilder responded to CHANNEL 5 NEWS shortly after the story aired. Joe Guzman, owner of CelKar Redevelopment, explained the reason there was a delay in construction was because of an issue with a building permit. ------ MISSION – Out of thousands of dollars... more »

• Valley Lawyers File Immigration Lawsuit to Change Policy Play Video

  August 15, 2019 8:54 PM

  WESLACO - The number of days inside a processing center varies when the immigrant surge was at its peak this summer. Rio Grande Valley attorneys have filed a lawsuit wanting to change a government policy. Lawyer Lisa Brodyaga works at the non-profit organization Refugio Rio Grande Valley on... more »

• Parents Demand Answers in Fire that Claimed Daughter’s Life in Alton Play Video

  August 14, 2019 4:57 PM

  NEAR ALTON – Nearly a month after a house fire took their daughter’s life, her parents are speaking publicly for the first time. On Wednesday, the parents of 11-year-old Versidy Hernandez spoke with us about the tragic event. They want answers. Last month, several Rio Grande Valley... more »

• ACLU Claims Electronic Device Search at Border Crossings Unconstitutional Play Video

  May 8, 2019 10:04 PM

  WESLACO – A case against U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working its way through court. The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the government for an excessive search of electronic devices at border crossings and airports. According to the lawsuit, CBP searched the phones and laptops of... more »

• Lawsuit Filed amid Battle over $220 Million Bond in Edinburg Play Video

  April 4, 2019 9:50 PM

  UPDATE (4/5): A judge ruled in the favor of Edinburg CISD. On Thursday, an Edinburg resident took the district to court over the advertisement of a multi-million dollar bond and claimed the school used taxpayer money to push a political issue. The judge found no violation. -----... more »

• Valley Oncologist Accused of Sexual Assault Sues Texas Medical Board Play Video

  April 3, 2019 1:10 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley oncologist accused of sexual assault is suing to reinstate his medical license. Dr. Eugenio Galindo is suing the Texas Medical Board that handed him restrictions following his arrest on accusations of sexual assault and attempt to commit sexual assault in December . ... more »

• Mission Mayor to Keep Seat following Court of Appeals Ruling Play Video

  March 29, 2019 7:10 PM

  MISSION – A decision has been made in regards to the battle over Mission’s mayor seat. The Court of Appeals ruled the current mayor, Armando O’Cana, should keep the seat. Mission’s former long-term mayor, Beto Salinas, lost last year’s race but filed a lawsuit alleging voter fraud and... more »

• Local Family Unaware of Newspaper's Publication of Gov't Condemnation Play Video

  March 8, 2019 6:11 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – A local family says they were surprised when they found out they were included in a local newspaper’s advertisement of the government’s notice of condemnation. The advertisement lists over 100 names and addresses of people being sued and their property condemned to make way for the... more »

• McAllen Meets in Court to Halt Benefits for Widow of City Firefighter Play Video

  March 8, 2019 12:18 PM

  EDINBURG – The city of McAllen is in court Friday trying to stop payment benefits to the widow of a McAllen firefighter. Cristela Torres was awarded the benefits in a previous court hearing. Her husband Robert Torres, who served as a firefighter in McAllen for 26 years, was... more »

• City of Mission’s Insurer Sues Firefighter Who Battled Cancer Play Video

  February 4, 2019 6:37 PM

  UPDATE (2/7): The Mission City Council voted unanimously a lawsuit filed against a firefighter battling cancer. The city council declared yesterday they don't want to have anything to do with the lawsuit. "I put forward a motion to that council before TMLIRP Board and state thereof their position... more »

• Palmview Mayor to Return to Office After Election Questioned Play Video

  January 14, 2019 9:48 PM

  PALMVIEW – The newly elected Palmview mayor resumes his office duties after his election was questioned. A judge has ruled that Mayor Ricardo Villareal was properly elected. The state initially voided his election because Villareal’s name was in a section of the ballot which only listed unopposed elected... more »

• U Visa Process Impacted by Recent Lawsuit

  July 20, 2018 9:14 PM

  WESLACO – A recent lawsuit set a precedent that could cause a delay in the application process for U visas. U visas go to immigrants who were victims of crime in their home countries. “Right now, we have about eight to 10 U visas that are pending and some of... more »

• More Briseno Construction Clients Come Forward After Lawsuit Play Video

  February 24, 2017 10:09 PM

  WESLACO - More potential victims came forward days after the Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against a Mission-based construction company . Alma and Martin Ramirez gave Briseno Construction $45,000 as a down payment to have their $65,000 home built by the end of 2015. A year after the down... more »

• Judge Rules in Favor of Progreso ISD in Lawsuit Involving TEA Play Video

  December 20, 2016 10:22 PM

  AUSTIN - A ruling was made in a TEA residency lawsuit against Progreso ISD on Tuesday. A Travis County judge ruled in Progreso ISD’s favor. However, the victory doesn’t mean the school district is in the clear. In 2015, the district sued the TEA for an investigation they had done... more »