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Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conference
Read full article: Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conferencePresident Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move the White Houses claims would foster domestic manufacturing that could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
A passenger says a United pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom. Now he is suing
Read full article: A passenger says a United pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom. Now he is suingAn Orthodox Jewish passenger says a United Airlines pilot forcibly removed him from an airplane bathroom while he was experiencing constipation.
Tariffs could spike cost of water infrastructure projects along border region
Read full article: Tariffs could spike cost of water infrastructure projects along border regionStrengthening the water infrastructure along the border, an already costly initiative has the potential to become even more expensive.
Empresarias en San Antonio destacan en conferencia por el Día Internacional de la Mujer
Read full article: Empresarias en San Antonio destacan en conferencia por el Día Internacional de la MujerLa organización de empresarios en San Antonio llevó a cabo una conferencia para conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Mujer el pasado 3 de marzo.
Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 77-year-old man’s shooting death on South Side
Read full article: Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 77-year-old man’s shooting death on South SideThe U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a 77-year-old man in July 2019.
Mexico's attorney general cites irregularities in investigation of alleged cartel killing site
Read full article: Mexico's attorney general cites irregularities in investigation of alleged cartel killing siteMexico’s attorney general has reported irregularities in an investigation by state authorities into an alleged cartel killing site and training camp at a ranch in the western state of Jalisco where people searching for relatives found hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects.
Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrants
Read full article: Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrantsThe Trump administration has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against Texas over a law that would allow local police to arrest migrants who enter the country illegally.
What to know when bringing eggs, cascarones from Mexico into the United States
Read full article: What to know when bringing eggs, cascarones from Mexico into the United StatesAs egg prices rise, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) emphasizes restrictions on bringing egg products from Mexico to prevent the spread of diseases.
Former Alamo Heights athlete, Ole Miss student dies in Mexico, family says
Read full article: Former Alamo Heights athlete, Ole Miss student dies in Mexico, family saysA former Alamo Heights high school football player and college student died in a boating accident last week in Mexico, his family announced.
Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site in Jalisco state
Read full article: Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site in Jalisco stateWhen a group of citizens searching for missing relatives in the western state of Jalisco arrived at a remote ranch outside Mexico’s second-largest city last week on an anonymous tip, all they had to do was push open the unlocked gate.
Border patrol officers seize over $2.4 million of meth in shipment of limes
Read full article: Border patrol officers seize over $2.4 million of meth in shipment of limesBorder patrol officers seized over $2.4 million of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of limes, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release.
Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war
Read full article: Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade warPresident Donald Trump granted U.S. automakers a short reprieve from stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada this week.
Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Read full article: Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and CanadaPresident Donald Trump has postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
Canada's tariffs to remain despite Trump postponing tariffs on many imports from Canada for a month
Read full article: Canada's tariffs to remain despite Trump postponing tariffs on many imports from Canada for a monthCanadian government officials say Canada’s initial retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. will remain in place for now despite President Donald Trump postponing 25% tariffs on many imports from Canada for a month.
KSAT Q&A: Texas Monthly writer speaks on 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Texas Monthly writer speaks on 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedyElliott Woods, a writer with Texas Monthly magazine, appeared on the 6 O’Clock News on Wednesday to discuss his reporting on the 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy.
'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effects
Read full article: 'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effectsFarmers and meat producers across the U.S. can expect the new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and the retaliation to hurt their bottom lines by billions of dollars if they stay in place a while.
Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
Read full article: Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, CanadaPresident Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers.
Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin America
Read full article: Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin AmericaTwo visions of the trauma of disappeared people in Latin America had a central role at Sunday's Academy Awards.
Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500
Read full article: Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street Tuesday as a trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500.
TIMELINE: Developments in 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy that left 53 dead
Read full article: TIMELINE: Developments in 2022 San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy that left 53 deadOn June 27, 2022, 53 people were killed in a semitrailer smuggling incident that San Antonio Police Chief William McManus called the largest mass casualty event in San Antonio that he could remember.
Costa Rica and Panama coordinate to move southbound migrants
Read full article: Costa Rica and Panama coordinate to move southbound migrantsCosta Rica and Panama are coordinating to expedite southbound migrant transit through their countries along the same route that carried hundreds of thousands north in recent years.
Prices rose along border ahead of Trump's tariffs — now disruption looms
Read full article: Prices rose along border ahead of Trump's tariffs — now disruption loomsCompanies that depend on cross-border trade were already facing higher prices in anticipation of the tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada that took effect Tuesday.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with 'no room' for delay
Read full article: Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with 'no room' for delayPresident Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.
Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, gov't report suggests
Read full article: Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, gov't report suggestsOngoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy.
Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the US as officials meet with Trump team
Read full article: Mexico sends drug lord Caro Quintero and 28 others to the US as officials meet with Trump teamMexico has sent drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States with 28 prisoners requested by the U.S. government, a Mexican government official and other sources confirmed Thursday.
Immigration officials say everyone living in the US illegally must register. What does that mean?
Read full article: Immigration officials say everyone living in the US illegally must register. What does that mean?Immigration officials are saying that anyone living in the U.S. illegally will soon have to register with the federal government, and those who fail to do so could face fines, imprisonment or both.
They crossed the Darien Gap to reach the US. Now, boat-by-boat, migrants are returning
Read full article: They crossed the Darien Gap to reach the US. Now, boat-by-boat, migrants are returningThey once braved the jungles of the Darien Gap, trekking days along the perilous migrant passage dividing Colombia and Panama with a simple goal: seek asylum in the U.S. Now, boat-by-boat, those migrants have given up after President Donald Trump’s crackdown on asylum, and are returning to their countries they once sought to escape.
San Antonio refugee center lays off 61 workers, Texas Workforce Commission says
Read full article: San Antonio refugee center lays off 61 workers, Texas Workforce Commission saysSixty-one workers at the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Inc. (RAICES) were issued layoff notices last week, according to a Texas Workforce Commission filing.
Volaris launches nonstop flights from San Antonio to Morelia, San Luis Potosi starting July 5
Read full article: Volaris launches nonstop flights from San Antonio to Morelia, San Luis Potosi starting July 5San Antonio International Airport is expanding its flight options to Mexico with new nonstop routes to Morelia and San Luis Potosi on Volaris starting this summer.
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries
Read full article: Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuriesIgloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records
Read full article: FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination recordsThe FBI says it's discovered 2,400 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to release thousands of classified files.
US military ramps up security presence along Mexico border with spy planes
Read full article: US military ramps up security presence along Mexico border with spy planesThe U.S. military has significantly increased its presence over the Mexican border, conducting a series of missions aimed at monitoring drug cartels and enhancing border security.
How tariffs with Mexico, Canada could affect future Fiesta celebrations
Read full article: How tariffs with Mexico, Canada could affect future Fiesta celebrationsAmols' Party and Fiesta Owner Jeffery Weiss says if the 25% tariff on trade with Mexico goes into effect, the industry will have no choice but to pass costs onto customers.
Will San Antonians miss out on avocados and bananas? A local producer says it’s unlikely
Read full article: Will San Antonians miss out on avocados and bananas? A local producer says it’s unlikelyNando Gonzalez, a sales manager at River City Produce, said things had been business as usual, but there was some hesitation over the weekend about what would happen.
Stocks from automakers to retailers feel pressure from tariff threats
Read full article: Stocks from automakers to retailers feel pressure from tariff threatsCompanies in a wide range of industries saw their stocks come under pressure on Wall Street because of tariff threats from President Donald Trump.
Rep. Castro, San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg among local lawmakers who discussed President Trump’s tariffs
Read full article: Rep. Castro, San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg among local lawmakers who discussed President Trump’s tariffsSeveral San Antonio-area lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, agreed Sunday to appear at a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss the White House’s tariffs.
Tariffs: What products may be affected under President Donald Trump’s trade moves?
Read full article: Tariffs: What products may be affected under President Donald Trump’s trade moves?President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. Here is a list of products that may be affected.
President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect Saturday. Here’s what that means.
Read full article: President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect Saturday. Here’s what that means.Tariffs imposed on Feb. 1 will be 25% on imported goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imported goods from China. Trinity University economics department chair Dr. David Macpherson said tariffs on this scale have not been implemented since the Great Depression.
Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights
Read full article: Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rightsRecent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want you to know about your rights and resources.
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
Read full article: From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to homeThe 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap as soon as Saturday on imports from Canada and Mexico could drive up the price of everything from gasoline to pickup trucks to the guacamole dip that features so prominently at American Super Bowl parties.
Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada could land this weekend. Here are some goods in the crosshairs
Read full article: Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada could land this weekend. Here are some goods in the crosshairsPresident Donald Trump said this week that tariffs on U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico will arrive Saturday.
US warns against travel to certain areas of Texas-Mexico border due to gun battles
Read full article: US warns against travel to certain areas of Texas-Mexico border due to gun battlesThe U.S. government is asking people to avoid traveling to certain areas of the Texas-Mexico border due to security concerns.
What has changed with immigration under Trump and what is still playing out?
Read full article: What has changed with immigration under Trump and what is still playing out?President Donald Trump has signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a slew of edicts to carry out promises of mass deportations and border security.
Trudeau says Americans will pay more whenever Trump decides to impose tariffs on Canada
Read full article: Trudeau says Americans will pay more whenever Trump decides to impose tariffs on CanadaOutgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says prices for Americans will go up if President Donald Trump follows through with his vow to apply sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Trump rolls out his blueprint on border security, but his orders will face challenges
Read full article: Trump rolls out his blueprint on border security, but his orders will face challengesPresident Donald Trump has signed executive orders to beef up security at the southern border that began taking effect hours after he was inaugurated.
Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the world
Read full article: Texas Eats: Round Rock Donuts named one of the most legendary dessert destinations in the worldDavid Elder checks out Round Rock Donuts, an Austin-area restaurant that has earned a unique distinction.
5 killed in Mexican town caught between battling criminal groups
Read full article: 5 killed in Mexican town caught between battling criminal groupsSchools and some businesses were closed in the town of Huitzilac, south of Mexico's capital, and few people walked the streets, hours after five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just eight months earlier.
Rosca De Reyes is something many eat on Jan. 6. What is it?
Read full article: Rosca De Reyes is something many eat on Jan. 6. What is it?On January 6th friends and family share a pastry known as Rosca de Reyes it's a tradition rooted in the Catholic faith but it's spreading in popularity San Antonio and the U.S.
Border arrests are little changed in December, ending Biden's term at lowest level
Read full article: Border arrests are little changed in December, ending Biden's term at lowest levelA U.S. official says arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico in December are little changed from a month earlier.
Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flights
Read full article: Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flightsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it deported more than 270,000 people over a recent 12-month period, the highest annual tally in a decade.
Texas’ citrus industry — once an agricultural powerhouse — is on the brink of disaster
Read full article: Texas’ citrus industry — once an agricultural powerhouse — is on the brink of disasterA hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.
Trump’s promise of mass deportation throws undocumented Texans into fear, uncertainty
Read full article: Trump’s promise of mass deportation throws undocumented Texans into fear, uncertaintyAs Republican Texas leaders show support for Trump’s mass deportation plans, undocumented people — some who have lived in America for decades — are weighing their options amid mounting fears.
Notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrested
Read full article: Notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrestedNotorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas has been returned to Mexico after serving a U.S. sentence and was quickly re-arrested and sent to a maximum security prison to face Mexican charges.
Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican Party
Read full article: Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican PartyWebb County Judge Tano Tijerina, elected nearly a decade ago as the top executive of the border county that includes Laredo, announced Tuesday that he is switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president says
Read full article: Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president saysMexico's president says much of the money gained by eliminating independent oversight and regulatory agencies will go to the army to fund a rise in soldiers’ pay.
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
Read full article: Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderlyA surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat.
US border arrests drop 17% in November, dousing predictions of post-election surge
Read full article: US border arrests drop 17% in November, dousing predictions of post-election surgeA U.S. official says authorities made about 46,700 arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico in November, down about 17% from October to a new low for Joe Biden’s presidency.
Low-cost airline Viva celebrates inaugural nonstop flight from San Antonio to Guadalajara
Read full article: Low-cost airline Viva celebrates inaugural nonstop flight from San Antonio to GuadalajaraMexico’s ultra-low-cost airline Viva celebrated its inaugural flight on Monday from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threats
Read full article: Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump's tariff threatsMexicans are worried that threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican products, some of which support entire regional economies.
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Read full article: Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in officePresident-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Despite back-to-back deals on water from Mexico, relief for South Texas farmers is far from certain
Read full article: Despite back-to-back deals on water from Mexico, relief for South Texas farmers is far from certainTexas agreed to take 120,000 acre-feet of water from Mexico this month, only after the U.S. and Mexico agreed to an updated treaty.
Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama
Read full article: Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, PanamaMexico overcame a two-goal, first-leg deficit and reached the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with a 4-0 win over Honduras at Toluca behind two goals from Henry Martín and one each from Raúl Jiménez and Jorge Sánchez.

How the proposed Trump administration tariffs could impact your wallet
Read full article: How the proposed Trump administration tariffs could impact your walletA local economist and the National Retail Federation say the Trump administration’s proposed tariff policies on $3 trillion of U.S. imports, which could boost domestic manufacturing and create more jobs, will likely raise consumer prices.
Texas’ top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes office
Read full article: Texas’ top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes officeWith Donald Trump returning to the White House, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have both recently signaled new openness to winding down the state’ border security operation.
Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico
Read full article: Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for MexicoMexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric: There have been threats to close the border, impose tariffs and even send U.S. forces to fight Mexican drug cartels if the country doesn’t do more to stem the flow of migrants and drugs.
U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South Texas
Read full article: U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South TexasThe amendment to a 1944 treaty will help Mexico catch up with its water deliveries to the U.S. and might help Rio Grande Valley farmers devastated by low rainfall.
Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migration
Read full article: Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migrationDonald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election instantly changed calculations for millions of migrants or potential migrants across the globe.
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Read full article: Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power gridCuba has been left reeling after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across western portions of the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure.
Milagro del Corazón: La Inspiradora Historia de Henry y su lucha por vivir, Compartida por su Madre
Read full article: Milagro del Corazón: La Inspiradora Historia de Henry y su lucha por vivir, Compartida por su MadreContra todo pronóstico, Henry sobrevivió gracias al trabajo y la dedicación de su equipo médico. Su madre, Neri, comparte su historia para inspirar a otros y crear conciencia en la Caminata del Corazón el próximo 27 de octubre a las 8 a.m. en Morgan's Wonderland Sports Complex.
Una Travesía de Supervivencia: El Viaje de Paulina Sandoval para Llegar a EE.UU. y Vencer al Truncus Arteriosus
Read full article: Una Travesía de Supervivencia: El Viaje de Paulina Sandoval para Llegar a EE.UU. y Vencer al Truncus ArteriosusContra todo pronóstico, Henry sobrevivió gracias al trabajo y la dedicación de su equipo médico. Su madre, Neri, comparte su historia para inspirar a otros y crear conciencia en la Caminata del Corazón el próximo 27 de octubre a las 8 a.m. en Morgan's Wonderland Sports Complex.
Troubled by illegal border crossings, Arizona voters approve state-level immigration enforcement
Read full article: Troubled by illegal border crossings, Arizona voters approve state-level immigration enforcementArizona voters have approved letting local police arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the state from Mexico.
Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.
Read full article: Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.
Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash houses
Read full article: Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash housesHazel Eileen Diaz received nearly $40,000 in cash and money transfers for letting human smugglers use her rental properties.