Kellen McGovern Jones

Tuscaloosa

Investigative Reporter at The Dallas Express

Articles

What Do The New Pope And Grace Kelly Have In Common?

4 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

The leader of more than one billion Catholics and a movie star turned monarch have more in common than one might think. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected by the conclave on May 8. He now reigns as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. In his official capacity, he is the sovereign of Vatican City, one of the world’s smallest independent states. However, he is not the only American monarch in Europe in living memory. Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly became Princess Consort of Monaco in 1956.
Chick-fil-Layoffs In Arlington?

5 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

A Chick-fil-A location in Arlington is preparing to lay off 10 employees next month, according to a state filing—an unexpected move for one of America’s most popular fast food brands. The Texas Workforce Commission’s WARN database shows that the layoff will affect Chick-fil-A on North Collins Street in Arlington. The job cuts are scheduled to take effect on June 7. The filing was submitted earlier this month as part of the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) tracking.
Truckin’ Trouble: Reining In Self-Driving Semis Before Jobs Hit The Road

5 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

Texas Teamsters are calling for emergency legislation to require human operators in self-driving trucks as Aurora’s driverless semis roll out commercially on the I-45 corridor. Teamsters’ representatives say Texas House Bill 4402 and Senate Bill 2425 are crucial for both public safety and the economic survival of thousands of truck drivers across the state.
Border's Biggest Busts

5 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

Alleged murder suspects, cocaine, and cash defined some of the Customs and Border Patrol busts on the Texas border this week. Here are the three biggest apprehensions that nearly every other national media outlet missed:An 18-year-old Texas fugitive wanted for capital murder was arrested while trying to cross into the U.S. at Eagle Pass, according to Customs and Border Protection.
Texas Regenerative Agriculture Research Bill Nears Crucial Vote

5 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

The Texas House has given strong bipartisan support to a bill that would expand research into regenerative agriculture, signaling a shift toward science-backed solutions for the state’s struggling farmers. House Bill 5339, introduced by Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown), passed its second reading in the House on May 6 with a vote of 129-12. The vote moves the bill closer to final House passage before it heads to the Senate for consideration.
Purple-Haired Alleged Smuggler Caught Red-Handed By TX Border Patrol

6 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

A pair of alleged smugglers were arrested on May 6 after Border Patrol agents foiled their attempt to sneak two migrants through a checkpoint near Carrizo Springs, Texas. U.S. Border Patrol Chief for the Del Rio Sector posted to X: “Carrizo Springs agents apprehended a couple smugglers during checkpoint operations. They tried to sneak 2 illegal aliens through the checkpoint, but our agents weren’t fooled so easily.
VIDEO: Trump Admin Wipes Out Texas Immigration Facility

6 days ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

The Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Del Rio Sector posted a striking video to social media on Tuesday showing a once-overwhelmed migrant facility now reduced to a barren field, crediting the dramatic change to enhanced border security under the Trump administration. “A lot has changed in the past few months!” the post on X from the U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector read.
Mangione’s Defense Fund Surpasses $1 Million On His 27th Birthday

1 week ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

A million-dollar milestone has been crossed in the legal defense of Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On May 6, Mangione’s 27th birthday, supporters celebrated as his GiveSendGo legal fund officially exceeded $1 million in grassroots donations. According to a press release from “The December 4 Legal Committee,” more than 28,000 contributions have poured in since the fund was launched in December. The median donation is said to be $20.
E-Vasion: Illegal Alien Tries To Outrun Texas Border Patrol On E-Bike

1 week ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

An illegal border crosser in Texas tried to outrun federal agents on an electric bike—and failed. U.S. Border Patrol Chief for the Del Rio Sector posted to X on May 4 that “Brackettville Station recently caught an illegal alien trying to evade agents after he crossed into our country. This subject thought he could outrun and outsmart agents by using an electric bike and other supplies.
Massive Fentanyl Bust: 400kg Seized In Historic DEA Operation

1 week ago | dallasexpress.com | Kellen McGovern Jones

Authorities say more than 400 kilograms of fentanyl and millions in cash and assets were seized in a sprawling law enforcement operation the U.S. Department of Justice is calling the largest fentanyl bust in DEA history.