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Local News, Northeast, zNew Headline

Lt. Col. Lesbia Nieves — a Latina officer with distinction

Oct 31, 2014, 11:30 AM 0

Jennifer Supernaw CTLatinoNews.com Lt. Col. Lesbia Nieves says the most important thing she has learned from serving in the military is “If you dream and dream big, anything is possible.” Now, Nieves is the first Hispanic woman to serve…

Local News, U.S.-Mexico border, zNew Headline

Texas border-deployed National Guard troops not being fed

Aug 29, 2014, 8:49 AM 0

By Luis Montoya Rio Grande Guardian BROWNSVILLE, TX — State Rep. René Oliveira says he is “appalled and embarrassed” that National Guard troops are being forced to ask local charities for a hot meal while serving on the border….

Immigration, zNew Headline

Self-appointed border enforcers still on the hunt for undocumented immigrants

Aug 19, 2014, 3:18 PM 0

LatinaLista — One of the consequences of Congress’ inaction on immigration reform has been the empowerment of militia groups. Armed with weapons, these groups of men and women designate themselves defenders of our nation’s southern border and assume the…