Border shelters relieved the pressure during migrant surges. Under Trump, they could become a target

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — When Roselins Sequera's family of seven finally reached the U.S. from Venezuela, they spent weeks at a migrant shelter on the Texas border that gave them a place to sleep, meals and tips for finding work. “We had a plan to go to Iowa" to join friends, said...

Republicans again make gains on Texas-Mexico border and hang onto a US House seat

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday night as the GOP showed growing strength along the U.S.-Mexico border and continued chipping away at a region that has been a longtime stronghold for Democrats. De La Cruz centered her campaign...

AP Race Call: Democrat Henry Cuellar wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas' 28th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Texas on Wednesday. Cuellar, a 10-term representative, is the top Democrat on the House appropriations subcommittee in charge of homeland security. Earlier this year, he was indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges over ties to the...

Democrat Henry Cuellar wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas' 28th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Henry Cuellar wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas' 28th Congressional District.