More than a week after the 4th of July holiday, COVID-19 cases continue to rise as two people died due to complications from virus today, bringing the total number of fatalities to 152, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Monday.

A local man has been taken into custody on allegations he fraudulently obtained more than $1.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick and Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in regards to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) activation of additional U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces (UAMTF) to assist Texas hospitals in their efforts in combating the coronavirus

Law Enforcement Today reported on Officer Ismael Chavez, who was murdered this week in McAllen. Savannah Chavez is Officer Chavez’ daughter. Yesterday, she posted on Twitter about mourning the recent loss of her father.

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $250,000 in federal funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC), the first time since its authorization in 2008, in the fiscal year 2021 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill.

With a heat index ranging from 105-110 degrees, this weekend’s high temperatures and humidity proved dangerous to those crossing through the Rio Grande Valley.

U.S. Border Patrol discovers bird during a smuggling attempt while taking group of illegal aliens into custody.

Since Friday, Border Patrol arrested 16 illegal aliens after agents foiled three human smuggling attempts.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has activated additional U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces (UAMTF) to assist the state's efforts to combat COVID-19.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended federal support of Community Based Testing Sites in Dallas and Houston through July 31, 2020. Governor Abbott previously secured an extension of these sites in June.