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Milton Rapidly Intensifies Into A Category 4 Hurricane
Read full article: Milton Rapidly Intensifies Into A Category 4 HurricaneAt 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Milton was located near latitude 21.8 North, longitude 92.2 West. Milton is moving toward the east-southeast near 8 mph (13 km/h). An eastward to...
Supreme Court will weigh Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makers
Read full article: Supreme Court will weigh Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun makersThe Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether to block a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against leading U.S. gun manufacturers over allegations their commercial practices have helped caused much bloodshed there.
Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl
Read full article: Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanylThe Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania says he'll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks.
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with music, art, and ofrendas at Discovery Green
Read full article: Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with music, art, and ofrendas at Discovery GreenMark your calendars for Nov. 1 as Discovery Green transforms into a vibrant celebration of life, culture, and remembrance with its Día de Los Muertos festival.
John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's Pacific coast a 2nd time
Read full article: John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's Pacific coast a 2nd timeTropical Storm John came ashore on Mexico’s Pacific Coast on Thursday, coming back to life for a second landfall after its previous deadly passage through the country earlier in the week.
Harris walks fence at US-Mexico border as she works to project tougher stance on migration
Read full article: Harris walks fence at US-Mexico border as she works to project tougher stance on migrationVice President Kamala Harris has used her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee to try to project a tougher stance on illegal migration.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Read full article: A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inlandForecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakens
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, Tropical Storm John weakensTwo major weather systems are bringing heavy rain, high winds and more to Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on one side and the Caribbean on the other.
Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coast
Read full article: Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coastHurricane John fell apart as quickly as it formed but left destruction along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, including deadly mudslides and flooding that may linger.
Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico
Read full article: Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and MexicoForecasters have issued hurricane watches for parts of Cuba and Mexico as a cluster of storms located south of the Cayman Islands could strengthen in upcoming days as it moves north toward the U.S. The National Hurricane Center says the disturbance may become Hurricane Helene on Wednesday as it approaches the Gulf Coast.
Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories
Read full article: Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factoriesFormer President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico.
At least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern Mexico
Read full article: At least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern MexicoAt least 30 people have been killed in the past two weeks in Mexico’s northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the powerful Sinaloa cartel continue to clash.
Arrests for illegal border crossings jump 3% in August, suggesting decline may be bottoming out
Read full article: Arrests for illegal border crossings jump 3% in August, suggesting decline may be bottoming outU.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico rose slightly in August.
Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefrontHuge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.
Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected
Read full article: Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be electedMexico is poised to amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected as part of a judicial overhaul championed by the outgoing president but slammed by critics as a blow to the country’s rule of law.
Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to hit their coast as a hurricane
Read full article: Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to hit their coast as a hurricaneTropical Storm Francine has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall as a hurricane at mid-week in Louisiana.
Man wanted for two separate Houston murders in 2007 and 2008 found 16 years later in Mexico
Read full article: Man wanted for two separate Houston murders in 2007 and 2008 found 16 years later in MexicoAfter 16 years on the run, Juan Gonzalez, wanted for two separate murders in Houston from 2007 and 2008, has been arrested in Mexico.
Pato O'Ward dominates Milwaukee and displays his popularity with 1st win on an oval since 2022
Read full article: Pato O'Ward dominates Milwaukee and displays his popularity with 1st win on an oval since 2022Pato O’Ward remained in the headlines Saturday by winning the first race of a doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile, where he has spent the weekend questioning IndyCar leadership for allowing NASCAR to beat the series to a race in Mexico City.
Mexico's traditional and Indigenous community police come under fire from drug cartels
Read full article: Mexico's traditional and Indigenous community police come under fire from drug cartelsMexico’s traditional and Indigenous community police forces are coming under increasingly deadly fire from drug cartels.
Guatemalan police arrest 7 accused of trafficking the 53 migrants who asphyxiated in Texas in 2022
Read full article: Guatemalan police arrest 7 accused of trafficking the 53 migrants who asphyxiated in Texas in 2022Guatemalan police have arrested seven Guatemalans accused of having smuggled 53 migrants from Mexico and Central America who died of asphyxiation in 2022 in Texas after being abandoned in a tractor trailer in the scorching summer heat.
Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concern
Read full article: Immigrants prepare for new Biden protections with excitement and concernA new Biden administration program will allow some spouses of U.S. citizens living in the U.S. illegally to gain legal status without leaving the country.
Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold
Read full article: Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take holdU.S. authorities say arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plummeted 33% in July to the lowest level since September 2020, a result of asylum being temporarily suspended.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Read full article: Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government Thursday announced water cuts preserving the status quo.
In a win for Mexico, US will expand areas for migrants to apply online for entry at southern border
Read full article: In a win for Mexico, US will expand areas for migrants to apply online for entry at southern borderThe Biden administration says it will soon expand areas where migrants can apply online for appointments to enter the United States to a large swath of southern Mexico.
US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidency
Read full article: US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidencyU.S. arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico during July have plummeted to a new low for Joe Biden’s presidency, raising prospects a temporary ban on asylum may be lifted soon.
Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists
Read full article: Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persistsA floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now, a full federal appeals court has ruled.
A group of 2,000 migrants advance through southern Mexico in hopes of reaching the US
Read full article: A group of 2,000 migrants advance through southern Mexico in hopes of reaching the USA group of 2,000 migrants from dozens of countries have set out on foot from Tapachula, a city in southern Mexico, as they attempt to reach the U.S.
U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel
Read full article: U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartelThe U.S. has imposed sanctions on three Mexican accountants and four firms allegedly linked to a timeshare fraud ring run by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel.
Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden's presidency as asylum halt takes hold
Read full article: Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden's presidency as asylum halt takes holdArrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June to the lowest month of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Mexico's costly Maya Train draws few passengers in its first six months of partial operation
Read full article: Mexico's costly Maya Train draws few passengers in its first six months of partial operationThe pet rail project of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador could wind up costing as much as $30 billion.
Smith scores and US women's soccer gets 1-0 revenge win over Mexico ahead of the Olympics
Read full article: Smith scores and US women's soccer gets 1-0 revenge win over Mexico ahead of the OlympicsSophia Smith scored in the 64th minute and the United States got revenge for a loss to Mexico earlier this year with a 1-0 victory in the rematch on Saturday.
Prosecutors in northern Mexico say they'll investigate case of long-missing man found in morgue
Read full article: Prosecutors in northern Mexico say they'll investigate case of long-missing man found in morgueProsecutors in northern Mexico say they’ll investigate after the body of a long-missing man was found after months lying unidentified in a state morgue.
Biden administration to tax foreign-made steel and aluminum imports routed through Mexico
Read full article: Biden administration to tax foreign-made steel and aluminum imports routed through MexicoThe Biden administration is imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum shipped from Mexico that were made elsewhere.
Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here's a breakdown of extreme weather terms
Read full article: Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here's a breakdown of extreme weather termsBeryl regained hurricane strength over the weekend after a short downgrade to a tropical storm as it weakened over land.
Beryl set to strengthen on approach to Texas due to hot ocean temperatures
Read full article: Beryl set to strengthen on approach to Texas due to hot ocean temperaturesAfter hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and downgrading to a tropical storm, Beryl is expected to once again become a hurricane as it hurtles towards southern Texas by Sunday evening.
4 shark attacks on Texas beach during July Fourth celebrations
Read full article: 4 shark attacks on Texas beach during July Fourth celebrationsAuthorities say several shark attacks have disrupted Fourth of July celebrations at South Padre Island, with one man being taken to the hospital for a severe bite.
NEW PICS: Hurricane Beryl churns toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica, eastern Caribbean
Read full article: NEW PICS: Hurricane Beryl churns toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica, eastern CaribbeanHurricane Beryl has ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens back into a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl strengthens back into a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico’s Yucatan PeninsulaAfter leaving a trail of destruction across the eastern Caribbean and at least nine people dead, Hurricane Beryl has strengthened back into a Category 3 storm as it chugs over open water toward Mexico’s resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Have travel plans to Cancun? Hurricane Beryl may change them
Read full article: Have travel plans to Cancun? Hurricane Beryl may change themWith summer in full swing, many tourists and vacationers may have plans to travel to Cancun, and with Beryl approaching, some people may have concerns about what to do if they need to cancel plans to the area.
Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal
Read full article: Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goalSalomón Rondón scored on a penalty kick in the 57th minute, and Venezuela advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Mexico.
South Texas needs rain. Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t deliver enough.
Read full article: South Texas needs rain. Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t deliver enough.The two major reservoirs in South Texas remain near or at record lows, which poses a threat to the region’s agricultural industry and residential users alike.
Mexico beats Jamaica 1-0 in Copa America opener on Gerardo Arteaga's 69th-minute goal
Read full article: Mexico beats Jamaica 1-0 in Copa America opener on Gerardo Arteaga's 69th-minute goalGerardo Arteaga scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 69th minute, and Mexico beat Jamaica 1-0 in its Copa America opener.
Round 2? New tropical system could form this weekend in same area Alberto did
Read full article: Round 2? New tropical system could form this weekend in same area Alberto didWith one system gone, our eyes now turn to potentially another system that could develop in the same area Alberto did this week.
Alberto, season's first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deaths
Read full article: Alberto, season's first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deathsTropical Storm Alberto is rumbling toward northeast Mexico as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought.
South Texas coast dodges direct hit from Tropical Storm Alberto, using the opportunity to prepare
Read full article: South Texas coast dodges direct hit from Tropical Storm Alberto, using the opportunity to prepareThe first tropical system of the year is missing the United States, but that doesn’t mean we’re not feeling the impacts.
Galveston, Surfside Beach hit with heavy rain, flooding as Tropical Storm Alberto nears landfall in Mexico
Read full article: Galveston, Surfside Beach hit with heavy rain, flooding as Tropical Storm Alberto nears landfall in MexicoTropical Storm Alberto is causing flooding and heavy rainfall across Galveston County and Surfside Beach, with residents already experiencing high water levels. The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday, bringing up to 10 inches of rain to some areas. Stay safe and prepare for potential flash floods and strong winds.
Aides' vehicle in a convoy carrying Mexico's next president involved in a crash that killed 1
Read full article: Aides' vehicle in a convoy carrying Mexico's next president involved in a crash that killed 1A highway accident involving an SUV carrying aides to Claudia Sheinbaum, who won Mexico's June 2 presidential elections, has resulted in at least one fatality.
In Mexico heat wave monkeys still dying, birds are getting air-conditioning, lions get popsicles
Read full article: In Mexico heat wave monkeys still dying, birds are getting air-conditioning, lions get popsiclesAmid Mexico's heat wave and drought, suffering birds are getting air-conditioning and monkeys with heatstroke are being rescued by non-governmental groups.
How Biden's new order to halt asylum at the US border is supposed to work
Read full article: How Biden's new order to halt asylum at the US border is supposed to workPresident Joe Biden has ordered a halt to asylum processing at the U.S. border with Mexico when illegal entries reach a threshold deemed excessive.
Houston immigration attorneys break down timing of Biden’s asylum cap order
Read full article: Houston immigration attorneys break down timing of Biden’s asylum cap orderHours before President Joe Biden was set to roll out an executive order aiming to cap asylum requests, KPRC 2 spoke with immigration attorneys to get a legal understanding of what this could mean for an overwhelmed border during an already tense election year.
Mexico’s next president faces 3 pressing challenges: money, dialogue and the US election
Read full article: Mexico’s next president faces 3 pressing challenges: money, dialogue and the US electionMexico’s newly elected president faces a long list of challenges, including persistent cartel violence, a deeply divided country, cash-straitened social programs and the long shadow of her mentor, outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Mexico's drug cartels and gangs appear to be playing a wider role in Sunday's elections than before
Read full article: Mexico's drug cartels and gangs appear to be playing a wider role in Sunday's elections than beforeMexico’s drug cartels and gangs appear to be playing a wider role in Sunday’s elections that will determine the presidency, nine governorships and about 19,000 mayorships and other local posts.
Pato O'Ward looks to bounce back from Indy 500 heartbreaker with a winning run at Detroit Grand Prix
Read full article: Pato O'Ward looks to bounce back from Indy 500 heartbreaker with a winning run at Detroit Grand PrixPato O’Ward had tears triggered following the Indianapolis 500 after pushing the No. 5 Honda to the limits only to come up just short, getting passed two corners from the finish by Josef Newgarden.
Heat-related monkey deaths climb in Mexico, as environmentalists report deaths of birds and bats
Read full article: Heat-related monkey deaths climb in Mexico, as environmentalists report deaths of birds and batsThe number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, with a tragically small number of the primates treated or recovering.
Pato O'Ward of the Arrow McLaren team goes out of his way to win over Indianapolis 500 fans
Read full article: Pato O'Ward of the Arrow McLaren team goes out of his way to win over Indianapolis 500 fansPato O'Ward has become one of IndyCar's biggest stars not just for the way he drives on the track but the way he carries himself away from it.
Mexico's poorest receiving less government funds under president who brought poor to the fore
Read full article: Mexico's poorest receiving less government funds under president who brought poor to the forePresident Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept into office nearly six years ago with a simple motto laying out his administration’s priorities: “For the good of all, first the poor.”.
At the 'Super Bowl of Swine,' global barbecuing traditions are the wood-smoked flavor of the day
Read full article: At the 'Super Bowl of Swine,' global barbecuing traditions are the wood-smoked flavor of the dayMemphis barbecue is elevated to fine dining under the sun at the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Mariachis. A flame-swallower. Mexico's disputes between street performers just reached a new high
Read full article: Mariachis. A flame-swallower. Mexico's disputes between street performers just reached a new highMexico’s often violent disputes between street performers reached a new level this week when a group of guitar-toting mariachis tangled with a flame-swallower.
New immigration court docket aims to speed up removals of newly arrived migrants
Read full article: New immigration court docket aims to speed up removals of newly arrived migrantsThe Biden administration is creating a new process aimed at cutting the time it takes to decide the fates of newly arrived migrants in immigration courts from years to roughly six months.
US border arrests fall in April, bucking usual spring increase as Mexico steps up enforcement
Read full article: US border arrests fall in April, bucking usual spring increase as Mexico steps up enforcementArrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration.
US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico
Read full article: US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to MexicoThe Biden administration is suggesting the possibility that new penalties could be put in place if the Chinese makers of electric vehicles try to move their production to Mexico to avoid newly announced import taxes.
Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute
Read full article: Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty disputeA bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.
Mexican citizens in Texas prepare to vote in landmark presidential election
Read full article: Mexican citizens in Texas prepare to vote in landmark presidential electionPeople living in Texas who have registered to vote in the Mexican elections could elect the country’s first female president next month.
El Paso Tejano singer, his family gunned down by alleged hitmen in Mexico, reports say
Read full article: El Paso Tejano singer, his family gunned down by alleged hitmen in Mexico, reports sayTejano singer Kevin Amalio Hernández and his family were gunned down inside the family’s vehicle in Chihuahua, Mexico, according to reports.
China and US resume cooperation on deportation as Chinese immigrants rush in from southern border
Read full article: China and US resume cooperation on deportation as Chinese immigrants rush in from southern borderBeijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally.
Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego
Read full article: Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San DiegoThe mother of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico has delivered a moving tribute to her sons at a beach in San Diego.
Houston man accused of orchestrating social media scheme to steal $1M worth of Jeeps, other vehicles for cartel
Read full article: Houston man accused of orchestrating social media scheme to steal $1M worth of Jeeps, other vehicles for cartelHouston man accused of orchestrating a social media scheme to steal over $1 million worth of vehicles, including Jeeps.
Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights
Read full article: Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the HeightsCasa Ramirez has been part of the Houston community for nearly 40 years. Inside their colorful shop on 19th street in the Heights, you'll find all kinds of colorful gifts, art and books. Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez is sharing not only the significance of this holiday, but also how she's continuing the mission of her late husband, Macario. Watch the full interview to learn more about this Houston gem.
Deputies shoot man who held his ex-wife, 3-year-old at gunpoint during high-speed chase through Harris County
Read full article: Deputies shoot man who held his ex-wife, 3-year-old at gunpoint during high-speed chase through Harris CountyA man is currently leading law enforcement officials on a chase while reportedly holding his ex-wife and toddler at gunpoint in east Harris County.
Abducted retired Catholic bishop who mediated between cartels in Mexico is located, hospitalized
Read full article: Abducted retired Catholic bishop who mediated between cartels in Mexico is located, hospitalizedA retired Roman Catholic bishop who was famous for trying to mediate between drug cartels in Mexico was apparently kidnapped but was later located and taken to a hospital.
East End Street Fest remains a cultural treasure for 12 years
Read full article: East End Street Fest remains a cultural treasure for 12 yearsThe Houston East End Street Fest returns to the Navigation Esplanade in Houston's historic East End this Saturday, May 4. The family-friendly event is free and celebrates Mexican and Chicano arts, music, and heritage. Houston Life also got a special performance from Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston.
Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention it
Read full article: Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention itThe coincidence of presidential elections in the U.S. and Mexico every 12 years provides a valuable way to compare the two countries.