In Operation Southern Surge, a multiagency federal enforcement action in Texas border counties from mid-October through late October, agents seized more than 1,600 pounds of narcotics, 15 firearms, more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition, and more than $360,000 in cash, resulting in 89 arrests.
Counties: Webb Starr Hidalgo Cameron
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Operation Southern Surge: more than 1,600 pounds of narcotics seized, 89 arrested
Drugs, Guns, Ammo, Cash Seized, 89 Arrested at Texas Border During Two-Week Operation Southern Surge
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Yosvel Mesa Diéguez, a Cuban national, remains detained by ICE in Texas three months after signing voluntary deportation documents. His mother reports health concerns and uncertainty about his release timeline.
Yosvel Mesa Diéguez, Cuban national detained by ICE; Elsa Diéguez, Mother of Yosvel Mesa Diéguez; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Detaining agency
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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar said aggressive ICE tactics are increasing voter engagement among Latinos in South Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. He cited economic damage and school attendance drops from immigration enforcement fears.
Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative from Texas; Vicente Gonzalez, U.S. Representative, speaker at Get Out the Vote rally; Sylvia Garcia, U.S. Representative, speaker at Get Out the Vote rally and 2 more
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Marcotulio Melendez Diaz, 42, of Honduras, was charged with rape after allegedly assaulting a woman in Minnesota on October 11. He had been released from ICE detention in August by U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia of the Western District of Texas after Garcia granted his habeas petition on due process grounds.
Marcotulio Melendez Diaz, charged with rape; U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia, federal judge who ordered release from ICE custody; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), federal agency that arrested and detained Melendez Diaz
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In election results Tuesday, Democrats won enough seats to break a Republican supermajority on the Texas State Board of Education. Democrat Dana Van De Walker defeated Republican incumbent Audrey Young for District 8 by about 500 votes, giving Democrats control of the board for the first time in recent cycles.
$3 million for additional funding for curriculum implementation
Dana Van De Walker, Democratic candidate for State Board of Education District 8; Audrey Young, Republican incumbent for State Board of Education District 8; Brandon Hall, Republican State Board of Education member, term ends 2029 and 3 more
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A Houston resident won the $5 million top prize on a Texas Lottery scratch ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at a store in Houston.
$5 million for lottery prize
Texas Lottery, confirmed the winning ticket and prize details; Super K, retail location where winning ticket was purchased
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Argyle Liberty Christian's football team was barred from the Texas high school football playoffs this week by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools over eligibility of a transferred player. The school is fighting the disqualification.
Argyle Liberty Christian, high school football team barred from playoffs; Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, organization that disqualified the team; Josh Martin, current head coach and 2 more
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The city of Big Spring announced water valve replacement and sewer repairs on November 4, with temporary service interruptions. The city of Fortuna scheduled water main upgrades on November 10-11 affecting multiple neighborhoods.
City of Big Spring, announced utility repairs; City of Fortuna, announced water main upgrades; Ryan Fraga, contact for Fortuna water project questions
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A donkey rescue organization opened the first donkey hospital in the United States in Collinsville, Texas in September 2026. The facility treats rescued donkeys before they are rehomed or moved to California.
King, Founder of Oscar's Place donkey rescue; Dr. Kate Schoenhals, Full-time veterinarian for Oscar's Place; Oscar's Place, Nonprofit donkey rescue organization
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