What's happening in Texas and how it affects our community, covered city by city.
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Did you receive a WhatsApp message claiming that voting rules in your state have changed? Did you see a video on social media about alleged election fraud and don't know if it's real or artificial intelligence (AI)? Is someone in...
Immigration
A TikTok video claims that “28 people were charged with voting illegally in the United States” and calls it an “election scandal.” This needs context, because while it is true that 28 people were charged in California, the charges that…
Community
A fire at a restaurant in Terminal C of Bush Airport was contained with no injuries reported. Although the north area remains closed for cleanup, the rest of the airport is operating normally.
Houston
Community
Collin County, a traditional Republican stronghold and home to Attorney General Ken Paxton, has become a key electoral battleground. Rapid population growth and increasing diversity are driving a political shift toward the Democratic Party in this area.
Dallas
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Early voting turnout in Texas reaches 4.5 million, sitting slightly below the record figures of 2018. Experts analyze the trend as the period nears its close this coming Friday.
San Antonio
Community
The recent redistricting of electoral districts in Texas has caused confusion among Latino voters, who are unaware that their voting zones and representatives have changed. Experts point out that these new maps seek to favor the Republican Party, which has sparked criticism and legal litigation due to their impact on Hispanic representation.
Houston
Community
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Port Arthur to inspect a shipment of Venezuelan oil. The event coincides with the president's campaign tour through Texas to support Republican candidates.
Houston
Immigration
Residents and activists protested in front of Balcones Heights City Hall to demand that the city end its partnership agreement with ICE. Protesters fear that this program affects trust in local police and harms families in the community.
San Antonio
Community
Construction has begun on a new 1.7-mile segment of the Spring Branch Trail West. This project aims to improve pedestrian safety and connect schools and neighborhoods in northwest Houston by the fall of 2027.
Houston
Community
By Eugenia Leis Montero of Chequeado, a co-founding media outlet of Factchequeado. Following the victory of Lula da Silva (Workers' Party, PT) in the second round of the presidential elections in Brazil, held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the...
Community
By Carlos Roa and Eduardo Hayek, Te lo Cuento News, a partner of Factchequeado. According to the Pew Research Center, some 36.2 million Latinos were eligible to vote in the United States in 2024. In a subsequent analysis on...
Community
An insect plague called the Rhodesgrass mealybug is destroying fields in Texas, causing millions in losses for ranchers. The EPA approved an emergency pesticide to combat it, though its high cost worries the sector.
Houston
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