John Burnett appears in the following:
New Mexico Leaders To Militia: If You Want To Help Community, Stop Showing Up Armed
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
Armed militias have become a feature at anti-quarantine protests, racial justice marches and monument removals. But after a shooting in Albuquerque, locals say militias are disturbing the peace.
'I Cried With My Mom': 'Dreamers' React To The Supreme Court's DACA Ruling
Friday, June 19, 2020
The Supreme Court's DACA ruling on Thursday has shielded Young immigrants shielded from deportation, but only temporarily as the Trump administration is still vowing to end the program.
A Person Shot During The Protest To Remove Conquistador Statue In Albuquerque, N.M.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Authorities in Albuquerque, N.M., are trying to sort out militia involvement in a shooting of a crowd that tried to remove a statue of a Spanish conquistador infamous for brutalizing Native Americans.
Texas Calls In A Strike Force To Try To Slow Coronavirus Spread In Nursing Homes
Monday, June 15, 2020
More than one-third of all COVID-19 deaths in America have been elderly residents and workers at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Trump Administration Proposes Rules To Sharply Restrict Asylum Claims
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The sweeping restrictions would make it easier for immigration judges to reject asylum requests and harden the categories of people who face persecution.
George Floyd Laid To Rest In Houston After Emotional Service
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Thousands of people in Houston and around the country watched the funeral of George Floyd. He was remembered as a caring man who has left a long and lasting legacy for racial justice.
People Gather For George Floyd's Funeral in Houston
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
People in Houston turned out for George Floyd's funeral. Floyd was killed in police custody last month. His death has sparked a nationwide reckoning about race relations and police brutality.
George Floyd To Be Buried Next To His Mother In Houston
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
George Floyd, 46, will be laid to rest Tuesday in his hometown of Houston. Floyd's death, while in police custody in Minneapolis two weeks ago, has sparked an international outcry and protests.
Crowds Gather For George Floyd's Memorial In Houston
Monday, June 08, 2020
A crowd has gathered in Houston Monday to pay respects to George Floyd. Floyd was born in North Carolina but grew up in Houston. He was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Unlikely Allies Band Together In Laredo To Oppose The Border Wall
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Landowners, bankers, city officials and a congressman are all trying to keep the wall from coming and destroying the 265-year-old city's historic downtown.
Trump's Border Wall Would Go Through Laredo's Historic Downtown
Monday, May 25, 2020
An unusual coalition is forming in the Texas city to oppose President Trump's border wall. The city is standing up to the Justice Department, which is trying to seize hundreds of acres of land there.
Texas Café Owner Markets Corona Killa, Corona-ritas To Survive Shutdown
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Restaurants in Texas are reopening slowly, but nothing is quite the same after the coronavirus shutdowns. Owners have to be creative to survive and ensure the safety of customers and staff.
Texas Restaurants And Cafes Are Trying To Ensure Safety Of Customers And Staff
Friday, May 15, 2020
Restaurants in Texas have started to reopen slowly, but nothing is quite the same after the coronavirus shutdowns. They have to be creative to survive and ensure the safety of customers and staff.
Historic Oil Bust Delivers A Gut Punch To A High-Flying Texas County
Monday, May 11, 2020
Oil companies have slashed production across West Texas and southeast New Mexico, where communities are also hurting from pandemic-driven business shutdowns.
Threadgill's, The Austin Venue That Helped Launch Janis Joplin, Closes Down
Saturday, April 25, 2020
In Austin, Texas, the latest commercial casualty of coronavirus is the city's revered cafe, watering hole and music venue, Threadgill's.
White House Puts Immigration On Hold During Coronoavirus Pandemic
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
President Trump has offered new details about a White House plan to temporarily stop immigrants from coming to the U.S. The administration wants to pause the issuance of new green cards for 60 days.
Thousands Of Cars Line Up At One Texas Food Bank As Job Losses Hit Hard
Friday, April 17, 2020
A record 6,000 families preregistered for emergency food distribution at the San Antonio Food Bank, and when word got out on social media, another 4,000 cars showed up.
Lines At Food Banks Grow Longer By The Week
Friday, April 17, 2020
The San Antonio Food Bank was swamped last week with 10,000 families — a worrying sign of joblessness and food insecurity. The food bank is preparing for another onslaught on Friday.
As Jails And Prisons Reduce Populations, Advocates Call On ICE To Do The Same
Saturday, April 04, 2020
There's growing fear of coronavirus outbreaks among the 38,000 immigrants being held in detention centers. "The guards tell us it's all lies, you can't believe the TV. But we know it's the truth."
The Colorado County With A Long History Of Shutting Itself Off To A Pandemic
Thursday, April 02, 2020
During the flu epidemic of 1918, the town of Gunnison, Colo. shut itself off from the world. Today, Gunnison County has been hit hard by the coronavirus, and is asking outsiders to stay away again.