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Hundreds rally in Houston after ICE fatally shoots migrant during enforcement operation

Family members, lawmakers and immigrant advocates called for an independent investigation after an ICE officer fatally shot a longtime Houston resident during a targeted enforcement operation.

People attend a vigil after the fatal shooting of Mexican motorist Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas, US, July 8, 2026.
A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

Angelina Han Hicks, 18, was arrested following a planned attack on a Houston synagogue, April 23, 2026.

Teens in two states arrested over threat that shuttered Houston synagogue

Shelley Nussenblatt Kessler, a descendant of Jewish immigrants who came to America as part of the Galveston Movement in the early 20th century, sits in Galveston, Texas, with a biography of the city's famous rabbi, Henry Cohen.

In Galveston, descendants of a forgotten Jewish migration keep their community’s story alive


Jordanian man planning to attack Jews indicted in Texas

If convicted, Abuayyash could face up to 15 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.

 A member of the FBI enters the crime scene beneath the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal following an attempted detonation during the morning rush hour, in New York City, New York, U.S., December 11, 2017.

WATCH: Fast Food worker sued for shooting at customers defends herself to media

The footage shown saw Ford-Theriot throwing ketchup packets and other items at the customers before she brought a gun to the scene.

 A sign is seen at a Jack in the Box fast food restaurant which serves breakfast all day in Los Angeles, California, May 11, 2012.

Rice University LGBTQ group cuts ties with Hillel over support for Israel

Rice Pride said Hillel's international umbrella group was “not reflective of the values of inclusion upheld by Rice Pride.” 

 Rice University, Houston, Texas, US

Children in Houston sing religious anthem associated with Iranian regime

The song is primarily addressed to a messianic figure in Shi'ite belief, but it also addresses the supreme leader of Iran.

Iranians sing "Hello Commander" song at Azadi stadium in Tehran

Houston funds showing of film ‘lauding’ terrorist jailed for American death

Georges Abdallah was convicted of the murder of an American military attaché and an Israeli diplomat.

 Relatives of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah protest on airport road calling on France's President Nicolas Sarkozy to release him, upon Sarkozy's arrival in Beirut June 7, 2008.

Judge throws out anti-vax lawsuit, calls Nazi analogy ‘reprehensible’

A federal judge in Houston has thrown out a lawsuit by health workers objecting to a city hospital system’s coronavirus vaccine mandate on the merits — but she couldn’t help singling out one of the arguments for special derision.

A view of the jury box in court room 422 of the New York Supreme Court.

More than 90 people found in Houston home in suspected smuggling case

The 90 victims, all but roughly five of them men, were removed from the house and given food and water

An aerial shot of Texas Medical Center, Houston

What is Credit Repair and Why is it Important? Credit Repair Specialist Alex Miller Explains


Renowned Jewish scientist in two-year wait for aliyah

Eminent pathologist Prof. Ruth Katz, who patented an early cancer detection test with an Israeli firm, facing repeated obstacles in her aliyah request from the Population and Immigration Authority.

Prof. Ruth Katz is seen at her parents' graves in Beit Shemesh.

Sheba announces COVID-19 innovation collaboration with Houston Methodist

The two medical centers have been international leaders throughout the pandemic.

Sheba Medical Center team at the Coronavirus isolation ward of Sheba Medical Center unit, in Ramat Gan, June 30, 2020.