Texas Sues Homeland Security

Texas is seeking to block a program that would grant legal status to illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens, joining other GOP-led states in suing the Biden administration over the initiative.

The lawsuit argues the program circumvents the intent of U.S. immigration laws and is an overreach of the administration’s authority.

The program, which could provide a path to citizenship for an estimated 500,000 spouses, began accepting applications Monday.

DPS Director Announces Retirement

Col. Steve McCraw, Director for the Texas Department of Public Safety, announced his retirement Friday after 15 years in the role, stepping down at the end of the year.

The Director has drawn public scrutiny in recent years over the response by law enforcement to the Uvalde school shooting. His agency has also been at the forefront of the border crackdown program, Operation Lone Star.

An El Paso native, McCraw made the announcement at a Texas State Trooper graduation ceremony also attended by Gov. Abbott.

List: Top States for the Young and Rich

Texas is among the top states that rich young people are moving to, according to findings by SmartAsset.

The study of 2022 IRS data showed Texas with a net gain of 1,660 households led by people ages 26 to 35 and earning at least $200,000 per year, second only to Florida. 

Texas had more than double the third-pace state, Colorado.  North Carolina and Washington rounded out the top 5.

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➤ Dallas Mavericks majority owner Miriam Adelson is willing to do “whatever it takes” to get Donald Trump elected, according to her political aide, as she plans to surpass $100 million in donations to the campaign. (More)

➤ Wichita Falls: The Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred bike race commences today as thousands of riders seek to complete the 100-mile course. (See Bike Routes)

➤ Longview: “Pop Watch” grandfather Joe Mack Roy has died at 90, seven years after videos of his quirky sayings went viral, racking up nearly 7 billion views to date. (Details)

➤ Three wildfires are raging in Central Texas, with the largest consuming more than 3,000 acres and about 25% contained as of Friday morning. (More)

➤ Horizon City has broken ground on a new police department headquarters and a courthouse in expectation of the city’s continued fast growth. (More)

➤ Tyler: A new venture from three partnering health entities will expand behavioral healthcare options across the region with plans for two new treatment facilities. (Details)

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➤  Houston Astros pitchers combined for the team’s ninth shutout win of the season. Starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti was fantastic, allowing just three hits over six innings. (More)

➤ The Lone Star Rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M has an official sponsor—Cotton Holdings—a Texas-based infrastructure support company. (More)

➤ Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom made his first appearance in a game since April of last year in a rehab start for the Frisco RoughRiders. deGrom’s fastball was still able to reach 100 MPH despite a second Tommy John surgery. (More)

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➤ The land around Southfork Ranch, the site for the TV show “Dallas,” is being developed, with plans for almost 90 two-acre homesites. (More)

➤ Five $10 million homes have sold in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2024, one of which belonged to Rangers great Michael Young. (See Photos)

➤ Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is polling customers about its distinctive “bags fly free” policy, but airline officials are stating they have no immediate plans to implement luggage fees. (Details)

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What do you think about the 90-foot-tall statue recently erected in Sugar Land?

1. I don’t like it: 49.5%
2. I don’t care: 30.0%
3. Other: 11.8%
4. I like it: 8.6%

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