David Martin Davies
News Director
Recent Stories
Fate Of Voting Rights Act Weighs Heavily In Texas
There are several history-making decisions expected to be handed down from the U.S. Supreme Court in June. One could effectively wipe out the Voting Rights Act. In Texas, minority voters fear a possible loss of legal protection, while states' rights activists are eager for a change.
- By David Martin Davies
- June 12, 2013
Texas Fighting Drug Cartel Activity Across The State
Texas state law enforcement is beefing up its efforts to fight Mexican drug cartels away from the border and in the state’s larger cities.
- By David Martin Davies
- June 11, 2013
Mexican Shopper Spending Way Up
As Mexico’s economy continues to improve, a new study shows retailers in the United States are cashing in on Mexican spending sprees north of the border.
- By David Martin Davies
- June 5, 2013
Texas Back To Rehash Redistricting, Latino Voting Rights
With Republicans on one side and civil rights groups on the other, Texas is arguing redistricting again in Federal Court. The results could shake up the state’s 36 congressional seats.
- By David Martin Davies
- May 30, 2013
Conservative Price Tag May Sway Immigration Reform Debate
The conservative Heritage Foundation released a study that calculates the total cost of the Senate’s immigration proposal to be $6.3 trillion. Critics say the total is inaccurate. But as history dictates, that might not matter.
- By David Martin Davies, John Rosman
- May 6, 2013
Texas Wants Water On The Table At Presidential Meeting
When President Barack Obama travels to Mexico on Thursday to meet with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto there will be a laundry list of issues to tackle. Texas is asking the leaders to not forget water.
- By David Martin Davies
- April 30, 2013
Texas Looks At Mexican Drug Cartels For Connection To District Attorney Murders
A double funeral took place Friday morning in Texas for Kauffman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia. There are few clues in the shocking assault, but some are wondering if there’s a connection to the Mexican drug cartels.
- By David Martin Davies
- April 5, 2013
Smith Creates Immigration Reform Litmus Test
San Antonio Congressman Lamar Smith described Tuesday his litmus test for viable immigration reform.
- By David Martin Davies
- March 26, 2013
Minimum Wage Increase Could Be Bittersweet For Latinos
One in five Latinos earns minimum wage, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While a higher minimum wage means more income for their families, it may also stifle job creation.
- By David Martin Davies
- March 21, 2013
Sen. Rand Paul Shifts To The Left On Immigration Reform
Senator Rand Paul is dramatically softening his stance on immigration reform. Paul told the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday there could be a place in America for undocumented workers.
- By David Martin Davies
- March 20, 2013
