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• Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews

  June 13, 2025 1:20 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids have been flaring up around the country as officials in cities large and small prepare for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump. Although many demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been peaceful, others have led to clashes with... more »

• Newsom pide a corte que impida a gobierno de Trump usar tropas en redadas migratorias

  June 10, 2025 6:56 PM

  LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, pidió el martes a una corte federal que impida que el gobierno del presidente Donald Trump use a la Guardia Nacional y a los marines para redadas de inmigración en Los Ángeles, señalando que la práctica sólo aumentará las tensiones.... more »

• California governor asks court to block Trump administration from using troops in immigration raids

  June 10, 2025 3:05 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a federal court Tuesday to block the Trump administration from using the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles, saying it would only heighten tensions. Newsom filed the emergency request after President Donald Trump ordered... more »

• Marines will be deployed to LA to respond to immigration protests

  June 9, 2025 5:14 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon planned to deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests, three U.S. officials said as California prepared to sue President Donald Trump over his use of Guard troops to confront the protesters. The... more »

• Valley veterans remember Battle of Iwo Jima on 75th anniversary Play Video

  February 19, 2020 9:51 PM

  HARLINGEN – On this day 75 years ago, U.S. troops stormed a Japanese island marking the beginning of what was to be a major World War II battle. On Wednesday, more than 100 veterans gathered at the Iwo Jima monument at Marine Military Academy in Harlingen to pay their... more »

• Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Donna Police Bestow Christmas Gifts to Children Play Video

  December 24, 2019 11:51 AM

  DONNA – U.S. Marines descended upon Donna armed with toys. The mission was a real lifesaver for some parents. For Jennifer Rivera, her budget was tight this year, but on Tuesday morning, a knock on the door brought in the spirit of Christmas. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys... more »

• Veterans Gather for Iwo Jima Sculpture Reveal in McAllen Play Video

  July 4, 2019 4:25 PM

  MCALLEN – Over 20 veterans gathered for the revealing ceremony of a sculpture carved by a local World War II veteran. Harry James has lived in the Rio Grande Valley since 1975; he carved a sculpture of an iconic moment in American History – Iwo Jima. James donated... more »