SUMMARY: A University of Texas-Austin poll reveals that most Hispanic Texans favor deporting illegal border crossers and have shown increased support for Donald Trump, with him winning 55% of the Latino vote in Texas. This shift signals a decline in attachment to the Democratic Party, with key concerns centering on immigration and the economy. A substantial 91% prioritize immigration, while 87% focus on the economy, with 76% rating it poorly. The Texas legislature has allocated over $11.6 billion for border security over four years, reflecting a significant investment compared to previous federal funding.

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SUMMARY: The New York Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit by Mayor Eric Adams against 17 busing companies transporting illegal border crossers from Texas, marking the end of an 11-month legal battle. Justice Mary Rosado criticized the lawsuit for using an outdated law and highlighted the unconstitutionality of restricting migration based on economic status. Despite New York City’s costs for housing thousands of migrants, Adams expressed ongoing budget constraints due to the crisis and urged for federal support. Since Texas began busing migrants in April 2022, New York received over 45,900, contributing to projected costs of $12 billion for the city.

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SUMMARY: A Glenn Powell lookalike contest in Austin, Texas, celebrated the actor’s growing local popularity, dethroning Matthew McConaughey as UT Austin’s cultural icon. Over a dozen contestants vied for the title at Auditorium Shores, with Maxwell Bronstein crowned the winner. His resemblance to Powell earned him $5, a cowboy hat, free queso for a year, and praise from Powell’s mom, who FaceTimed during the event. Powell, appearing via video, expressed his love for Austin and offered the winner’s family a cameo in his next movie. The event highlighted Powell’s charm and connection to his hometown.

Hundreds gathered in Auditorium Shores in hopes of picking out Glen Powell 2.0. and even the actor and his mom were involved.

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