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Brook Bolen

Born and bred in Western North Carolina, Brook Bolen is based in Asheville, NC and has written for publications including Thrillist, Vice, the Guardian, and Salon.

Lawsuits challenging immigration detention have recently flooded federal courts in Texas, which has the country’s highest number of migrant detainees.

Federal lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood Texas

by Brook Bolen

| December 12, 2025

The wave of legal challenges is in response to the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement and its new policy expanding mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants.

The first-ever San Antonio Marathon takes place this weekend, with exciting events being held December 5-7.

Alamo city goes the distance this weekend with inaugural marathon

by Brook Bolen

| December 12, 2025

The San Antonio Marathon takes place this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.

Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors at a San Antonio area hospital that there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.

A pregnant Texas mother kept getting sicker. She died after she couldn’t get an abortion.

by Brook Bolen

| December 12, 2025

Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors at a San Antonio area hospital that there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.

Young child opening a Christmas present.

USPS’ Operation Santa: Making children’s holidays merry and bright

by Brook Bolen

| November 19, 2024

Community | HOLIDAYS

The holidays are approaching, and that means the United States Postal Service’s yearly initiative, Operation Santa, is back in business. Here's what to know.