Texas immigration advocates say federal agents are trying new tactics to arrest more migrants amid a surge in immigration enforcement.

The latest plan for the Lubbock County Expo Center received backing from County Commissioners yesterday. Tentatively, the expo center would work with the county to borrow around $32 million of the $67 million budgeted. Meanwhile as controversy continues over Immigration and Customs Enforcements actions in Minneapolis, Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is weighing in. Abbott says that anti-ICE protests are a result of state leadership “inciting violence."

Amid a tough year for agriculture, the Lubbock County Junior Livestock Show proved the strength of community and youth dedication. From months of caring for animals to scholarship awards for graduating seniors, the annual event highlighted how the show raises more than livestock — it helps raise future leaders.