A “hold-the-line” operation has created tensions with federal agents who warn it could lead to more drownings. Officers ordered to carry out the measures are raising alarms.
Tag: Texas
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A Fossil Dream as Big as Texas
Andre LuJan’s ambition is to build a public museum focused on displaying the Lone Star State’s paleontological plenty.
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In the Land of Football, a Cricket Oasis Rises Outside Houston
The game of cricket has taken hold in Texas’ largest city, as a culture of sports competition meets a growing South Asian population.
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Barton Springs Pool, an Oasis Amid a Scorching Texas Summer
Barton Springs, whose cool, natural waters have created summer memories for generations in Austin, Texas, has become an important refuge during the current heat wave.
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In a Texas City, Heat Proved Deadly Even for Those Long Used to It
Extreme heat killed 10 people in Laredo, a sign that the eventual death toll from this year’s widespread heat waves could be substantial.