Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Birth Tourism In Texas
Birth tourism–foreigners coming to the U.S. for the specific purpose of having a baby that will be an American citizen–has been going on for some time, but the Supreme Court’s reaffirmation of birthright citizenship likely will give it a boost. That, at least, seems to be happening in Texas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to investigate a hospital in Mission, Texas, according
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Twitchy
· Jul 8, 2026
Caught Red-Handed: Texas Hospital Behind Billboards Selling Birth Tourism on Mexico Border
Caught Red-Handed: Texas Hospital Behind Billboards Selling Birth Tourism on Mexico Border
Townhall
· Jul 8, 2026
Texas Hospital Caught Running Billboards in Mexico Selling Birth Tourism Services
Texas Hospital Caught Running Billboards in Mexico Selling Birth Tourism Services
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 7, 2026
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
Last month, the Texas Republican Party included in its platform a ban on foreigners using American surrogates, arguing the practice allows children born under these circumstances to obtain U.S. citizenship.
BNO News
· Jun 29, 2026
From Agreed to Disputed: How San Antonio Families Navigate Divorce and Child Relocation Under Texas Law
Divorce in Texas takes different forms depending on whether the parties can reach agreement on all issues or whether their differences require the court to decide. Child relocation — when a parent wants to move a significant distance with the children after a custody order is in place — adds another layer of legal complexity [] The post From Agreed to Disputed: How San Antonio Families Navigate Divorce and Child Relocation Under Texas Law appeared first on BNO News.
Daily Dot
· Jun 23, 2026
A Mother Says a Texas Restaurant Asked Her Family to Leave on Father’s Day Because She Was Breastfeeding — Now the Video Is Dividing the Internet
In a video, a mother said that her family was asked to leave Nowhere Bar in Celina, Texas, on Father’s Day. Why? Because she was breastfeeding her 5-month-old son, as she and her husband celebrated their first Father’s Day. According to her, the family was “kicked out.” The mother recounted that a staff member approached Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post A Mother Says a Texas Restaurant Asked Her Family to Leave on Father’s Day Because She Was Breastfeeding — Now the Video Is Dividing the Internet appeared first on The Daily Dot.
Law Enforcement Today
· Jul 5, 2026
Texas Hospitals Under Fire for Spanish Billboard Advertising “Birth Packages” in Latin America
A Texas medical center is facing intense backlash after a billboard advertising “birth packages” in Spanish was spotted in a Latin American country, raising concerns about birth tourism.
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Related coverage for "Birth Tourism In Texas": Twitchy — Caught Red-Handed: Texas Hospital Behind Billboards Selling Birth Tourism on Mexico Border. Townhall — Texas Hospital Caught Running Billboards in Mexico Selling Birth Tourism Services. KSAT San Antonio — State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates. BNO News — From Agreed to Disputed: How San Antonio Families Navigate Divorce and Child Relocation Under Texas Law. Daily Dot — A Mother Says a Texas Restaurant Asked Her Family to Leave on Father’s Day Because She Was Breastfeeding — Now the Video Is Dividing the Internet. Law Enforcement Today — Texas Hospitals Under Fire for Spanish Billboard Advertising “Birth Packages” in Latin America