Frank Mooney
Two people were killed and another injured early Thursday in a series of multi-vehicle crashes near Lubbock, Texas, involving a train, motorcycles, an SUV, and a pickup truck. Multi-Vehicle Collision Details The crashes occurred at 5:18 a.m. on U.S. Highway 84, about a third of a mile east of Southeast Drive. Five vehicles were involved … Read more
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have launched a nationwide initiative to arrest illegal immigrants as they leave their immigration and asylum hearings, Fox News reports. New Policy Targets Recent Arrivals The effort focuses on migrants who have been in the U.S. for less than two years. Under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) strategy, … Read more
Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, 59, living illegally in the U.S., is accused of using a stolen identity for over two decades to collect more than $400,000 in federal benefits and illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. Fraudulent Activities and Voting Allegations Orovio-Hernandez allegedly submitted a fraudulent voter registration in January 2023 … Read more
A Florida court ruled that Genaro GarcÃa Luna, Mexico’s former top security official, must pay over $748 million, while his wife faces handing over more than $1.7 billion in a civil judgment tied to corrupt contracts. Fraud and Bribery Uncovered GarcÃa Luna served as secretary of public security under President Felipe Calderón from 2006 to … Read more
Federal agents arrested dozens of migrants outside immigration courts this week, including in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle, using a new strategy from the Trump administration aimed at accelerating deportations. How the Arrests Unfolded At the Miami immigration courthouse, agents waited in plain clothes for migrants to exit their hearings. After judges dismissed … Read more
Three Massachusetts high school students died and another remains in critical condition following a high-speed crash on U.S. Highway 98 in Walton County, Florida on April 21. Tragic Crash Details Around 9:30 p.m., Jimmy McIntosh, 18, was driving at approximately 110 MPH in a Hyundai SUV on a highway with a 65 MPH speed limit. … Read more
Thousands of taxpayers are still waiting to receive their 2025 tax refunds, despite the IRS’s usual standard of processing most electronic returns within 21 days. Various factors have contributed to these delays, including errors in returns, identity verification issues, and complications with payment methods. Why Are Tax Refunds Delayed in 2025? While the IRS reports … Read more
When you reach age 62, you are eligible to begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits. However, claiming benefits at this early age comes with a permanent reduction in the amount you will receive monthly. While you can start receiving Social Security at 62, financial experts generally recommend waiting for a few more years if possible, … Read more
This week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributed payments to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries. These payments, made on May 21, are for those whose birthdays fall between May 11th and 20th. Payments were already made earlier in the month (May 14th) for those whose birthdays are between May 1st and 10th. However, exceptions … Read more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, continues to provide much-needed assistance to millions of low-income individuals and families across Texas. The program is designed to support individuals in purchasing food and household items, ensuring they can meet their nutritional needs. Payment Dates Based on EDG Number Texas SNAP benefits are … Read more