border issues

President Obama Touches Down In Texas

David Martin Davies — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:24:08 +0000

Texas Matters: President Obama visited Austin on Thursday to promote his jobs and middle class growth strategy. Also on this show: Latino unemployment in Texas, the Boquillas border crossing opens in Big Bend and the last night to pass bills out of the Texas House.

More On Disney's 'Dia De Los Muertos' Debacle

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:01:13 +0000

Fronteras: Disney reacts to public outcry by withdrawing its effort to trademark ‘Dia De Los Muertos.’ Also on the show: It is widely reported that the nation has 11 million people living here without authorization, we take a closer look at that number. Young people in the Mormon Church are called to serve a 2-year mission, but what happens if you're sent on a mission, and you have no immigration papers? The changing face of Native American health programs under the federal healthcare overhaul.

Texas Legislators Urge President & Congress To Act On Immigration

Ryan Poppe — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:39:06 +0000

Republicans are signing on to state legislation that urges the federal government to create a roadmap to legal status for undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform Leaders Tackle Border Security

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:50:56 +0000

Fronteras: Before any immigration reform can happen, Homeland Security needs to prove the border is secure. Some border residents say that's just a numbers game. We also take a critical look at border drones and how proposed immigration reform is giving new hope for family reunions in Mexico. Also,the professional sports teams in Phoenix are trying to cultivate new fans across the border.

Castro Predicts Immigration Reform Will Pass This Summer

Eileen Pace — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:50:50 +0000

The so-called Gang-of-Eight are still working to hammer out an immigration reform bill, despite criticism from conservatives who call it a "bad bill."

San Antonio Congressman Joaquín Castro is looking forward to seeing a comprehensive immigration package this year. He said he believes the bi-partisan group will be able to meet the standards that constituents expect.

The Stories Of Families Separated By Deportation

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:37:26 +0000

As Congress debates future guest worker programs, unresolved issues remain with both current and past guest workers. Also on the show: A multi-part series on deportation. We look at the children left behind when parents are deported and what happens to the kids deported by the United States.

New Mexico Debating Whether To Accept Washington's Nuclear Waste

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:16:24 +0000

Fronteras: For several decades mules have delivered mail to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, but now the company that runs the mule train plans to stop the package service. Plans to ship nuclear waste from leaky tanks in the state of Washington to New Mexico are stirring up an old debate about the storage of toxic waste. Also, filmmaker Rodrigo Gudiño tells us about his latest work, which is fueled by his earliest memories of being horrified by religious images.

Border Security Bill Calls For Increased Effort From Homeland Security

Joey Palacios — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:48:16 +0000

Sen. John Cornyn and Congressman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, have introduced a bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security to develop a national strategy plan to secure the border.

The Border Security Results Act of 2013 would require Homeland Security to develop and implement such a plan within 180 days of its passage and report periodically to congress.

McCaul cited points of entry near Tucson and San Diego as secure crossings, but said the entire border needs the same reinforcement.

Cities Across Southwest Courting Drone Companies

Crystal Chavez — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:44:40 +0000

On Fronteras: San Diego is in the forefront of a competition to attract big players in the drone industry. New classes in San Diego focus on students struggling to master English. A small population of Muslims have made Tijuana their home. Even though many border crossings are illegal, they play a big role in family identity and history.

"The Girl" Hopes To Change Border Myths

Nathan Cone — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:00:55 +0000