San Antonio man sentenced for illegally obtaining U.S. citizenship

According to court records, Velez lied on his naturalization application when he claimed he had never committed a crime for which he had not been arrested. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man serving more than 17 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses has been sentenced for unlawfully obtaining U.S. citizenship, federal prosecutors … Read more

‘You woke us up’ | California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas

The Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on GOP efforts to retain House control. HOUSTON — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s victory lap over passage of Proposition 50 reached Texas on Saturday, days after his state … Read more

This pilot’s message to passengers is going viral, and it’s all about the shutdown

A Southwest pilot’s viral message urging passengers to call their senators captures nationwide frustration as flight delays rise during the government shutdown. HOUSTON — A Southwest Airlines pilot’s viral message to passengers is striking a chord with frustrated travelers across the country — and it underscores how deeply the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting air … Read more