Category: State News

U.S. Supreme Court Says Texas Can’t Block Federal Agents From The Border

U.S. Supreme Court Says Texas Can’t Block Federal Agents From The Border

Jan 22, 2024 |

The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered Texas to allow federal border agents access to the state’s border with Mexico, effectively upholding the federal government’s sole responsibility for border security. Texas had sued the federal government after Border Patrol agents cut the concertina wire strung along the Rio Grande, leading to a legal dispute over property and border security efforts. This decision comes amidst ongoing tensions between Texas and the federal government over immigration enforcement and border security measures.

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Center For Advanced Research In Forensic Science Enters Phase II

Center For Advanced Research In Forensic Science Enters Phase II

Jan 17, 2024 |

Texas A&M University has been named as the third research site in the Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS) Phase II, joining Florida International University and Sam Houston State University in the nation’s only forensic science Industry-University Cooperative Research Center. With a five-year, $4.25 million investment from the National Science Foundation, CARFS aims to address critical research needs in forensic science through collaboration with industry partners, including the FBI, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This initiative brings together top academic researchers to advance forensic disciplines, fostering innovation and strengthening justice through forensic science.

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Texas Led The Nation In Population Growth In The Last Year

Texas Led The Nation In Population Growth In The Last Year

Dec 19, 2023 |

Texas leads the nation in population growth, adding nearly half a million residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This growth, driven primarily by net domestic migration, contributes significantly to the overall population increase in the Southern United States.

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