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Alice ISD warns that students may be asked about citizenship

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Texas school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune

“Texas school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

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The Alice Independent School District in South Texas warned parents in a letter Wednesday that U.S. Border Patrol agents may be checking the immigration status of students on school buses traveling for extracurricular activities.

“We want to bring to your attention an important matter regarding student travel for extracurricular activities, including sports, band, and other co-curricular events,” Superintendent Anysia Trevino wrote in the letter. “We have received information that U.S. Border Patrol agents may be boarding school buses at highway checkpoints in and out of the Valley to question students about their citizenship status.”

Trevino added that if a student does not have identification or other documents that show a pupil is in the country legally, “they may be removed from the bus, detained, and possibly deported.” It also warns that if students lie about their immigration status, they may not get U.S. citizenship in the future.

Under current federal immigration law, someone who lies about being a U.S. citizen may be disqualified from receiving a green card or U.S. citizenship.

Recently, the Trump administration scrapped a longstanding practice that immigration agents do not enter public schools, health care facilities and places of worship to arrest undocumented immigrants. Spokespeople for the school district and Border Patrol in the Rio Grande Valley, near Alice, didn’t respond to after-business hours requests for comment from The Texas Tribune.

The letter also states the school district is considering having a chaperone travel in a separate vehicle if a student is detained; the chaperone would be able to stay with the student while the rest of the group continues their journey.”

According to the Texas Education Agency, the district has six schools and teaches about 4,500 students, 92% Hispanic.

This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/05/alice-texas-buses-students-citizenship-border-patrol/.

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'Most serious hazard': Trench collapse kills worker in southwest Houston

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SUMMARY: A tragic trench collapse in southwest Houston resulted in a worker’s death, raising significant safety concerns. An OSHA expert, Thomas Scott, criticized the lack of safety measures at the site, noting the absence of protective systems for trenches over 5 feet deep and inadequate ladder height. The incident occurred at an apartment complex, where firefighters responded quickly after a worker was trapped for five minutes. Colleagues attempted rescue and performed CPR, but it was futile. Investigations are ongoing to determine the project’s details and accountability. The incident highlights the serious dangers of excavation work and the need for improved safety training and equipment.

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A man died Wednesday afternoon when a trench collapsed at a southwest Houston apartment complex.
The collapse happened just before 2 p.m. at the Stoneriver Apartments at 8901 Bissonnet Street.
The Houston Fire Department said two workers were inside a trench estimated to be about 8 feet deep when they noticed it appeared to start to cave in.

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Renewed concerns about air traffic controller issues at Austin's airport | FOX 7 Austin

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SUMMARY: Austin’s airport faces significant understaffing issues, with only 32 air traffic controllers on duty compared to a target of 60, according to the FAA. This equates to 53% staffing and raises safety concerns, particularly following recent deadly plane crashes and near misses at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). Experts warn that fewer controllers, especially on busy or bad weather days, can lead to increased risks of collisions. Although ABIA has implemented new ground surveillance technology, the shortage remains critical. Congressman Lloyd Dewitt calls for incentive pay to attract more controllers amid rising living costs in Austin.

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Dallas driver hits woman, drags her wheelchair before driving off, video shows

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SUMMARY: The family of Tina Roberson, a 60-year-old woman in a wheelchair, is seeking help to identify the hit-and-run driver who struck her in a grocery store parking lot. Surveillance footage shows Roberson being hit by an SUV, resulting in severe injuries that necessitated her move to a nursing home. Her family, sharing this video with local media, urges anyone with information about the driver or passengers to come forward. They highlight the emotional toll on Roberson, who lost her independence after the incident and has no memory of the crash. The Dallas police continue their investigation.

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Video shows the woman in an electric wheelchair being struck by an SUV in front of a Dallas grocery store. The woman’s injuries were so severe that she now lives in a nursing home.

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