Edward Saenz

2 days ago | queondamagazine.com | Edward Saenz

Mexico’s security chief confirmed Tuesday that 17 relatives of cartel leaders crossed into the United States last week as part of an arrangement between a son of the former Sinaloa Cartel boss and the Trump administration. Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed a report by independent journalist Luis Chaparro that relatives of Ovidio Guzmán López — extradited to the U.S. in 2023 — entered the country.

2 days ago | queondamagazine.com | Edward Saenz

As the Texas Legislature nears its June 2 adjournment, major priorities remain unresolved. While Gov. Greg Abbott has secured a school voucher win, battles over abortion, property taxes, teacher pay, and religious expression in schools are far from over. The House must pass its own bills by Thursday, and Senate bills must clear House committees by May 24. Lt. Gov.

3 days ago | queondamagazine.com | Edward Saenz

After more than three decades behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez are facing a crucial turning point. Their long-awaited resentencing hearing begins Tuesday and continues into Wednesday, with both sides prepared for a fierce courtroom showdown that could decide the brothers’ future. Defense Pushes for Reduced SentenceVeteran defense attorney Mark Geragos, who has championed the brothers’ release, plans to call seven witnesses in support of their resentencing.

4 days ago | queondamagazine.com | Edward Saenz

The Texas House has passed a bill allowing the governor to restrict property sales to residents, governments, and entities from countries they deem a threat. This authority was granted through an amendment to Senate Bill 17, which initially limited such restrictions to countries designated as national security threats by the U.S. national director of intelligence (currently China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia).

4 days ago | queondamagazine.com | Edward Saenz

Conroe city officials have canceled a $193 million project to extend Old Conroe Road due to a lack of funding commitment from Montgomery County, opting instead to focus on critical water and sewer infrastructure needs. While the city secured federal funds to cover most of the cost, they were still responsible for approximately $40 million. City officials expressed concerns about the financial risk without county partnership, especially given the city’s urgent water infrastructure issues.