‘Hold them accountable’ | 10 people arrested in human trafficking operation on ‘Bissonnet Track,’ officials say

Officials said nine of the twelve victims found were minors. HOUSTON — Ten people were arrested in a multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking on Houston’s infamous Bissonnet Track, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Friday evening. The operation was focused on the sex trafficking of minors. ICE said four documented gang members and six … Read more

Gregory-Portland football player returns to school after suffering collapsed lung in first game of the season

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Gregory-Portland Wildcats are off a strong start with a 2-0 record after the first two weeks of the season.  But in their game against the Calallen Wildcats in week one, there was a moment of concern on the field when a sophomore player left in an ambulance. He was hit … Read more

From piñata to postage stamp, US celebrates centuries-old Hispanic tradition

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Postal Service on Friday rolled out its latest special edition postage stamps, paying homage to a tradition with global roots that has evolved over centuries to become a universal symbol of celebration. The release of four new stamps featuring colorful piñatas coincides with a monthlong recognition of Hispanic heritage in … Read more

Artists want complete control over their public exhibitions. Governments say it’s not that simple

PHOENIX – If things had gone as originally planned, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum would be launching its fall exhibition Friday. But officials postponed the show six weeks before the opening over concern that a painting by activist-artist Shepard Fairey could be seen as “disparaging toward some City of Mesa employees.” Now, the Phoenix suburb is … Read more