Texas legislators launch Make America Healthy Again – Texas Caucus

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 8, 2025

Make Texans Healthy Again, a grassroots initiative, announced the launch of the Make America Healthy Again – Texas Caucus (MAHA-TX), a nonpartisan group focused on chronic disease, "health freedom," nutrition access, and transparency.

Guatemalan man charged with leading major US human smuggling ring

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

An individual from Guatemala has been arrested in Los Angeles, accused of leading a major human smuggling organization.

Florida woman sentenced for multimillion-dollar wire and tax fraud scheme

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

A Florida woman has been sentenced to house arrest and ordered to pay over $3 million in restitution for her involvement in a wire fraud and tax fraud scheme.

Texas woman charged with smuggling minors across border

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

A Texas woman has been charged with conspiring to transport, attempting to transport, and transporting two minors illegally in the United States for financial gain.

Sid Miller supports Trump’s tariff delay on USMCA agricultural commodities

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for President Trump's recent decision to delay tariffs on agricultural commodities from Mexico and Canada.

Texas reports measles outbreak with nearly 200 cases since January

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported a measles outbreak in the South Plains region, with 198 cases identified since late January.

Jacksonville restaurateur admits guilt in illegal alien harboring case

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

A Jacksonville Beach restaurant owner has admitted guilt in a case involving the harboring of illegal aliens for commercial gain, as revealed by an investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

ICE detains Bulgarian citizen with criminal convictions for deportation

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Simeon Roosenov Moutafov, a Bulgarian national, into custody in Cincinnati on February 24.

Honduran national charged with possession of counterfeit green card

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 7, 2025

An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has resulted in charges against Mario Antonio Mejia-Calderon, a 34-year-old Honduran national.

Texas legislature sees active bill filing ahead of March deadline

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 6, 2025

The Texas Capitol is bustling with activity as the legislative session progresses.

ICE arrests previously removed Guatemalan national with child sex offense

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Axel Ramirez-Hernandez, a 32-year-old Guatemalan national, in Spring Valley on March 6.

ICE deports Mexican national wanted for organized crime

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Ariel Nunez Figueroa, a 30-year-old Mexican national, to Mexico on March 6.

Weekend Interview: Advocating for Texas Children and Taxpayers with Ellen Troxclair

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Before becoming a mother of three, a best-selling author, and being elected to represent Texas House District 19, Ellen Troxclair was simply a taxpayer who was frustrated about her property tax bill. That frustration led to her becoming the youngest woman to be elected to Austin City Council. Before becoming a mother of three, a best-selling author, and being elected to represent Texas House District 19, Ellen Troxclair was simply a taxpayer who was frustrated about her property tax bill. That frustration led to her becoming the youngest woman to be elected to Austin City Council.

Texas braces for critical wildfires; Governor elevates emergency readiness

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to raise the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II, indicating an escalated response.

Texas Senate advances bill for expanding virtual education statewide

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Today, the Texas Senate Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 569 (SB 569) with unanimous bipartisan support.

Texas reports measles outbreak with over 150 cases identified

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025

The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced a measles outbreak in the South Plains region, with 159 cases reported since late January.

Texas reports $3.8 billion in state sales tax revenue for February

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that state sales tax revenue reached $3.8 billion in February, marking a 4.3% increase compared to February 2024.