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Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Update Texans On Screwworm Response

Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and federal and state partners at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory for a briefing and update on Texas’ ongoing response to the New World screwworm threat.

New Federal Bill Targets Mexico Water Debt as South Texas Farmers Face Growing Losses

U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced the introduction of the “WATER for Farmers Act” on May 13, legislation designed to address repeated water delivery shortfalls by Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty and support agricultural producers in South Texas

USDA Confirms Two Additional Cases of New World Screwworm in Texas

Texas Border Business U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed two additional...

Nearly 300 People Charged in South Texas During Early June Border Crackdown

The Southern District of Texas has filed 285 cases in immigration and border security-related matters from May 29-June 4.

Texas City Man Gets more than 3 years for Illegally Possessing a Machine Gun

A 32-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison for possessing and transferring an illegal machine gun.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers

Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers served in Europe and North Africa as an infantryman during World War II.

Vantage Bank Executive Cris Moncayo Praises Student Talent at Bank On INT Launch

Cris Moncayo, senior vice president and human resources director at Vantage Bank, emphasized the value of collaboration, student talent, and workforce development during the launch of the second year of the Bank On INT paid internship program on June 5, 2026.

DPS Reminds Drone Operators to Follow FAA Restrictions Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

As Texas prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drone, operators to follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) surrounding stadiums and event venues.

Celebrating Freedom and History with Juneteenth Ceremony and Festival, June 12th

The City of Edinburg invites the community to gather for a powerful and heartfelt Juneteenth Ceremony: Celebrating Freedom, History, and Unity on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium

Ochoa Joins Edinburg EDC and Banking Leaders to Launch Second Year of Bank On...

Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa emphasized workforce development and local career opportunities during the June 5, 2026, signing of a memorandum of understanding launching the second year of the Bank On INT paid internship program

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