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1. South Texas mayor says hardline immigration policies are hurting city revenues, businesses
Outbound traffic at the Donna International Bridge is not what it was a year ago.
“We’re averaging a little over 62,000 crossings, when it used to be upwards of, close to 70,000 crossings,” said Donna Mayor David Moreno.
Moreno said the cause of fewer people coming and going from Mexico is the hardline immigration polices implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration.
2. Austin airport receives $108 million grant from FAA for expansion program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week committed $108 million to go toward expanding Austin’s main airport.
The funding will support a portion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s Journey With AUS expansion program, which will add new taxiways and upgrade airfield infrastructure.
3. Amateur boxing meetups in Socorro, El Paso parks spark safety concerns, city pushback
A series of amateur boxing meetups in public parks across Socorro and nearby El Paso is stirring debate after viral social media videos caught the attention of city officials. What organizers say is a harmless way to relieve stress local leaders are calling unsafe and inappropriate for family-friendly spaces.
Notes for Tomorrow
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Interest rate decision
Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. This year’s prize is awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
U.S. Supreme Court hears cases on impact of IQ tests in death penalty eligibility
Status conference for former NBA player Jontay Porter following guilty plea to wire fraud conspiracy
Congressional Budget Office releases “Monthly Budget Review: Summary for Fiscal Year 2025” report
Employment Cost Index
In Case You Missed It
Central Florida wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr., right, is tackled by Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez wins Bronko Nagurski Award as nation’s best college defensive player
Texas Tech senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez has won the Bronko Nagurski Award given annually to the nation’s top college defensive player.
The 6-foot-1, 230-pound Rodriguez received the award at a banquet Monday night at the Charlotte Convention Center.