The State of Texas: Could Whataburger really be up for sale?

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[Read more.]( THE STATE OF TEXAS Whataburger wants to grow There are few things more quintessentially Texan than the orange-and-white stripes of Whataburger, and [the San Antonio-based company is now exploring ways to spread its brand—and food—across the country.]( On Thursday, Whataburger confirmed that it had hired investment banking firm Morgan Stanley to explore options for growth, including a possible sale. Whataburger has more than 820 locations—670 of which are in Texas—and has expanded into the South and Southwest. On social media, fans expressed hope that Whataburger would stay true to its Lone Star roots. Remain in Mexico policy takes toll on shelters and immigration officials President Trump’s “remain in Mexico” immigration policy, which forces thousands of migrants to wait in Mexico while their cases are heard, [is meant to slow the flow of migrants crossing into the country](. It may be working, but in a cruel way. As the number of migrants seeking asylum continues to grow, organizers in Mexico say it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find enough lodging. Migrants are also facing obstacles obtaining permits to work in Mexico, because many of them hand over important documents to U.S. officials as they wait for their hearings. Reverend Fierro Garcia, the director of a Ciudad Juaréz shelter, says it’s only going to get worse. "Its like a glass of water that’s going to overflow and spill onto everything. Here it’s like a dam. The dam is going to overflow." 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Start planning your "Live Like a Local" vacation today!Read more]( LONGFORM [Joe Exotic: A Dark Journey Into the World of a Man Gone Wild ]( LEIF REIGSTAD He called himself the Tiger King and plastered his face on highway billboards in Texas and Oklahoma. He bred big cats, bears, baboons, and more. He lived, with a parade of partners, on the grounds of his private zoo. He threatened a rival with murder—repeatedly, on YouTube—and tried to hire a hit man to do the deed. [Read more.]( [Subscribe to Texas Monthly and save!]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Website]( Texas Monthly PO Box 1569 Austin, TX 78767 Texas Monthly has sent you this alert because you signed up to receive it either online at texasmonthly.com, at the website of one of our business partners, or when you filled out a reader response card. You may opt-out from Texas Monthly newsletters at any time. Please see our Privacy Policy. 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