SpaceX, a company that “designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft,” is one step closer towards building a private launch site in Texas’ Cameron County. Local reports state that the federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that such a project
All signs indicate that Texas’ economy is strong, and that it will only keep getting stronger. A new report released by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said, “Job growth, sales tax collections and building permits all signal that the Texas economy continues to
While the vision of Texas as an anti-gun, overpriced nanny state may seem like a laughable notion, many think it will become a reality in the not-too-distant future. As individuals and families flock to the Lone Star State from America’s
An attorney from Dallas, Texas, James Lee Bright, was banned from presenting his case in County Judge Etta Mullin’s courtroom because he was not wearing pants. Bright recently had knee surgery, and was ordered by his doctor to wear shorts instead
23-year-old Daniel Athens will spend 18 months in a state jail for urinating on the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. An Alamo ranger discovered Athens relieving himself on the landmark on the evening of April 14, according to the Daily Mail.
Electronic devices similar to slot machines may soon be coming to bingo halls around Texas. The proposed devices, which give bingo players “video confirmation” of wins and losses, will be discussed by the Texas Lottery Commission on April 16. The proposition has
Housing markets have remained relatively weak in many areas of the U.S., with two notable exceptions: Washington, D.C. and Texas. Overwhelming evidence suggests that while the federal government, one of the nation’s largest employers, is responsible for the ever-increasing housing
Lupe Trevino, the former sheriff of Hidalgo County in south Texas, pled guilty to money laundering on April 14, according to local reports. The plea came only 17 days after Trevino stepped down from his position, Breitbart Texas has learned. Trevino,
40-year-old Maria Patricia Medina, the former chief of staff for the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, pled guilty to covering up a felony related to elections in her district. As a result she could spend up to three years in prison and a
27-year-old Fidel Salinas of Dona, Texas is accused of illegally attempting to access several Internet servers to include government assets. He is thought to be affiliated with the notorious online hacking group dubbed “Anonymous.” According to court documents obtained by
63-year-old Rogelio Munoz Chavarria, a truck driver from El Paso, will reportedly spend four months in federal prison for smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States. He previously pled guilty to smuggling foreign nationals into the country for money. Chavarria worked with 14
Outside of San Antonio, more than 80 individuals gathered to protest a city ordinance that bans civilians from openly carrying loaded firearms, according to local media outlet KSAT. The rally was conceived after 19-year-old Henry Vichique was arrested and stunned with a
17-year-old Charles Michael Smith, an American citizen from Hidalgo, Texas was arrested for allegedly attempting to transport Mexican nationals across the U.S. border. He now faces human smuggling charges, according to local reports. The teen allegedly tried to smuggle the Mexicans using
Architect Jesus Bustos allegedly bribed school board members in two Texas districts–Progreso and Weslaco–for expensive design contracts. Bustos’ McAllen-based design company, IDEA Group, performed services for school systems in both towns. A suspended indictment obtained by Breitbart Texas said that
Agents with 18 law enforcement agencies successfully apprehended 25 people near Dallas during a child prostitution sting, according to a press release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The arrests resulted from a four-day operation that resulted in the rescue of
A recent trend along Texas’ southern border involves illegal immigrants flocking to the U.S., turning themselves in to Border Patrol officials, and then expressing credible fear for their lives. Word has apparently spread throughout Central America that immigrants who take
22-year-old Tevon Harris, also known as “Da Kidd” and “King Kidd,” admitted to sex trafficking charges including minors. The Houston man faces 10 years to life in prison, as well as a hefty fine, according to the FBI. According to
Border Patrol agents reportedly discovered more than $81,000 worth of illegal drugs in one vehicle on April 8, according to a report by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The 20-year-old suspected smuggler is a Mexican national. The bust occurred in El
Four relatives in Progreso, Texas admitted to their roles in a bribery scheme. 36-year-old Omar Leonel Vela, the town’s current mayor, was charged for his role in the pay-to-play scheme with his brother Michael Vela, President of the Progreso Independent School District (PISD), and
Several members on the Texas State Board of Education recently pushed to institute a required Mexican-American studies class in all Texas public high schools. Supporters of the proposal argued that such a course would give students a more well-rounded perspective of Texas
A school board member in Progreso, Texas was allegedly caught with 1,254 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle on April 5, according to a general complaint obtained by Breitbart Texas. Reports by The McAllen Monitor state that a Texas Department of Public Safety
52-year-old Glenn Casey Portwood of Sugar Land, Texas, is facing four charges relating to child pornography. On April 3, U.S. Magistrate Judge Frances Stacy ordered that Portwood remain in federal custody until his trial. Stacy stated that the defendant is a
Former U.S. President George W. Bush recently unveiled a collection of his portraits featuring numerous world leaders. The art exhibition, on display in Dallas at the Bush Center, revolves around the former president’s personal relationships with world leaders during his
The 50th Annual Civil Rights Summit is currently being held in Austin, Texas at the LBJ Presidential Library. On April 8, Former Governor of Mississippi Haley Barbour and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro discussed immigration reform and the “pathway to the American dream.” Both
In March, five-year-old Jordan Bleimeyer of Spring, Texas was found severely malnourished and badly beaten, according to news reports. The child’s father, 24-year-old Bradley Bleimeyer, and stepmother, 33-year-old Tammie Bleimeyer, allegedly kept the child locked under the stairs in their home. Officers
On April 7 cartel boss Ivan Velasquez-Caballero, better known as “El Taliban” or “L50,” pled guilty to money laundering and drug charges, according to reports from The McAllen Monitor. Velasquez was a member of the notorious Los Zetas cartel, which the U.S. government
Tragedy shook Texas on April 2 when Ivan Lopez went on a shooting rampage in Fort Hood, leaving four soldiers dead and an additional 17 people injured. Although the incident occurred less than one week ago, several politicians have already
During a three-day span the first week of April, 50 criminal illegal immigrants were apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a press release. The individuals were previously convicted of various charges including rape, sexual assault, possession of
Members of a large drug trafficking group, the Simon Chavez Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO), based in the Texas Panhandle received lengthy federal prison sentences on April 2. According to court documents obtained by Breitbart Texas, an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task
In the rural town of Ratcliffe, Texas, a couple believes they caught a mythical chupacabra. According to numerous reports, Bubba Stock captured the creature on Sunday evening. The creature was eating corn in a tree at the time. Bubba’s wife, Jackie Stock,
HOUSTON, TEXAS–According to new statistics from the Labor Department, 16,000 new people sought U.S. unemployment benefits. This brought the seasonally adjusted figure to 326,000. In addition, the national employment holds at 6.7 percent. Meanwhile in Texas, the job market is booming and
29-year-old Hector Lopez Zepeta from Guatemala is in jail for alleged sexual assault. He is accused of raping a woman before and after they illegally crossed the U.S./Mexico border, according to police reports. Noe Castillo, Assistant Chief of Police at
40-year-old Dion Hatch and 38-year-old Amon Rweyemamu Mtaza allegedly stole the identities of over 600 people in a tax fraud scheme, according to court documents obtained by Breitbart Texas. The pair reportedly collected roughly $1.8 million by filing false tax returns
New data released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) details that more than 3 million people have enrolled in Medicaid since October 2013, when Obamacare enrollment mandates took effect. Since the report’s release on April 4, mainstream media
U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke on March 2 in a hearing called “Taking Down the Cartels: Examining United States – Mexico Cooperation.” He stressed cooperation between the two nations in curbing drug trafficking across the
According to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CPB), $14.4 million worth of marijuana was recently seized in the south Texas area during the last week of March. In addition, agents saved the lives of four individuals last who are believed to
The Rio Grande Valley continues to be riddled with illegal immigration and drug smuggling, according to security analysts. Officials estimate that for every load of marijuana they catch, 10 get through Border Patrol, according to local Arizona media. According to Arizona Central,
The current mayor of Progreso, Texas, 36-year-old Omar Leonel Vela, is tangled in a bribery case in which he admitted to accepting more than $300,000 in bribes. Last year Vela was charged for his role in the pay-to-play scheme with his brother Michael