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DPS Captures Convicted Murderer from Mexico in Laredo
Through further investigation, Special Agents discovered that Denova-Cantu was an aggravated deported felon who reentered the U.S. after serving prison time for murder. He is also a confirmed ranking member of the Hermandad de Pistoleros Latinos...

STC Earns Dual National Recognition from Excelencia in Education
As the nation’s No. 1 Hispanic-Serving Institution, South Texas College has earned its second recertification through the Seal of Excelencia and was also recently announced as one of the first of eight colleges in the nation to earn the new...

Fact check: Healthcare for illegal immigrants and the government shutdown
Democrats, in response, are saying that Republicans are lying and that the law already bars illegal immigrants from federal healthcare programs. Who’s right? It all boils down to definitions. Read on to learn more. The claim Republicans, perhaps...

Venezuelan man injured in Dallas ICE shooting now at immigration detention center, records show
The lone survivor of last week's shooting at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas is at an immigration detention center south of Fort Worth after being released from the hospital, ICE records show. Jose Andres...

Faith, safety, opportunity draw immigrants to Salt Lake City, report finds
SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows Salt Lake City is one of the top places in the country where immigrants are settling. "A lot of them want to come to where the church is more predominant, where there's more churches...

Ramon Vargas Returns to Mexico for Recital
On Oct. 5, Ramon Vargas is set to return to Mexico to perform at the Festival CulturaUNAM. The tenor will perform at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl alongside pianist Ángel Rodríguez. The program will include Napolitan songs and Italian songs by Ernesto...

Mexican cartel leader gripes to CNN that Trump is making it hard to do his job
A high-ranking Sinaloa cartel leader admitted that President Donald Trump’s strict border policies have made the illegal smuggling of drugs into the U.S. much more difficult. An anonymous member of the Sinaloa cartel, one of the world’s largest...

Canada issues warning for U.S.-bound travellers with gender-neutral passports
The federal government has updated its travel advisory to the U.S. with a warning that people who have the gender-neutral “X” identifier on their passports may face restrictions when crossing the southern border. Here’s what Canadians should know....

Colors of Mexico opens 'Dia de Muertos' experience in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Celebrate Day of the Dead at Colors of Mexico this month. The interactive cultural experience will transform its space at the Fashion Show Las Vegas into a limited-time celebration for the upcoming holiday. Organizers say the...

‘Thanks to God, I’m here’: The struggle of immigrants and what local Catholics are doing to help
Names of undocumented immigrants who spoke to Northwest Catholic have been changed to protect the privacy and safety of these individuals and their families. Sofia left her home in Oaxaca, Mexico, at a young age. She said her family never told her...

Netanyahu praises navy after 400 Gaza flotilla activists held for deportation
An Israeli official said more than 400 activists aboard 41 vessels were detained. “In an operation that lasted roughly 12 hours, Israeli navy personnel foiled a large-scale incursion attempt by hundreds of individuals aboard 41 vessels that had...

10 Must-Try Mexican Foods You Can Find At Costco
Costco is a big place, and there's a lot of food there. That may sound like the most obvious statement in the world, but it's important to remember that it's not just the place you go to stock up on its must-try food staples that everyone should...

Illegal immigrant pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at police during anti-ICE riots
On Wednesday, Mexican national Emiliano Garduno Galvez, 23, pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered destructive device as well as civil disorder. He faces up to 15 years in prison. According to an agreement signed by Galvez, viewed by the Los...

Hispanic Heritage Month brings culture and connection to TCU
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed nationwide from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors the histories, contributions and cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans. At TCU, students and organizations are celebrating in various ways. The Society for...

Miami activists keep heat on FIFA to allay immigration crackdown fears during World Cup tournament
A coalition of community organizations and documentary filmmaker Billy Corben on Thursday called again on FIFA and Miami-Dade to use their influence to protect soccer fans from federal immigration agents roaming stadiums during next year's World...

CCSD middle school showcases Mexican culture through mariachi program
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — You can’t talk about Hispanic Heritage Month and not mention mariachi, and for one group of CCSD middle schoolers, it’s a really big deal. Johnny Gonzalez, the mariachi director at KO Knudson Academy of the Arts, says the school...

Mexican Design Is Ready for Its Close Up
This story is part of Fair Take, our reporting on global design events that looks up close at the newest ideas in fixtures, furnishings, and more. The time is right for Mexican design to have its moment. Over the past few years, there’s been more...

'Israel' abducts, detains 443 Gaza flotilla activists, sparks rebuke
World leaders rush to condemn "Israel's" seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla reported that Israeli occupation forces intercepted the "peaceful convoy's ships" in international waters...

Capitec reaches 25 million clients with continued growth in youth and higher-income earners
Stellenbosch, South Africa – 1 October 2025 Capitec, South Africa’s largest digital bank, today announced another 6 months of strong growth with headline earnings rising 26% to R8 billion in the period from March 2025 to August 2025. Graham Lee,...

6 Luxury Gatronomic Experiences In And Around Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
Mesa1 at W Punta de Mita is one of the most extraordinary private dining experiences in Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. W Punta de Mita Mexico’s Pacific Coast has always held an allure for visitors who have flocked to places like Acapulco, Ixtapa...