www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-10-03 15:03:00

SUMMARY: Preliminary data indicates that at least 1,525,210 foreign nationals illegally crossed the Southwest U.S. border in fiscal 2024, excluding various data categories that suggest the total may be higher. In three Democratic-led western states, apprehensions reached nearly 1 million, significantly overshadowed by Texas‘s 530,640. Texas represents a major entry point but has seen a shift in illegal activity due to enhanced border security efforts. Critics argue that the Biden administration’s parole programs have improperly allowed over 1.3 million inadmissibles into the U.S. while misrepresenting the overall illegal entry situation. Official data will be released later this month.

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-10-03 12:14:01

SUMMARY: An off-duty deputy is safe after being hit by a driver while directing traffic on the northeast side. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Harry Orbach Road, near Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The deputy ended up on the car’s roof as the driver attempted to flee, but a second driver blocked the suspect‘s escape, allowing the deputy to safely dismount. The deputy received treatment for a head cut. The vehicle was later found at a nearby apartment complex, but the suspect remains at large, and deputies are continuing their search for the driver.

An off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was directing traffic sustained injuries from a driver who struck him, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson.

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-10-03 08:37:12

SUMMARY: Grand Prairie ISD trustees recently suspended Superintendent Dr. Jorge Aranda after a brief two-month tenure, citing violations of the district’s discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policy. The decision followed a three-hour closed board meeting and an independent investigation, but specifics about the allegations remain undisclosed, frustrating community members seeking transparency. During a special meeting, board members voted 4-2 on the violation but did not clarify the investigation’s findings or next steps for Aranda’s employment. Community voices have expressed discontent regarding the transparency and process, urging reinstatement and accountability from elected officials. Further details about the investigation are anticipated.

Grand Prairie ISD trustees say the district’s recently suspended superintendent violated district policy. He’s been under investigation, and questions remain about why the investigation started.

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