Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Federal Funding for Governments Engaged in Religious Discrimination
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, today introduced the Safeguarding Americans from Coronavirus and Religious Exercise Discrimination (SACRED) Act
More Needed to Support Small Businesses
With the majority of small businesses out of PPP dollars and unemployment benefits ending this week, the piecemeal bills that make up the Senate Republicans’ HEALS Act are simply not enough.
“Appellate court system hit with ransomware,” Justice Tijerina Reports from remote office
Justice Jaime Tijerina reports that he has been working remotely for four months, yet the productivity has not suffered.
Hurricane Hanna online damage report tool launched
A new online form will make it easier for county residents and businesses to report damage caused by Hurricane Hanna to county officials.
McAllen Residents Asked to Report Standing Water and Mosquito Concerns
The City of McAllen Health & Code Enforcement Department is assessing the flooded areas in the city.
Residents Reminded of Safe Generator Use, Carbon Monoxide is Lethal
As some Rio Grande Valley residents wait for their power to come back on, some are turning to generator use to provide electricity.
Border Patrol Seizes More than $400K Worth of Drugs
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector continue to interdict drug smuggling attempts.
The Food Bank RGV in Need of Monetary Donations for Hurricane Relief Efforts
The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley sustained moderate damage due to the impact of Hurricane Hanna. The Food Bank RGV was without electricity, telephone, or internet services for more than three days, including one working day, Monday, July 27th.
AG Paxton Issues Legal Guidance on School Reopening
Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued guidance on the opening of local schools for the upcoming school year, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, responding to a request from Stephenville Mayor Doug Svien.
Governor Abbott Names Cecile Young Executive Commissioner Of Texas Health And Human Services Commission
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Cecile Young as the new Executive Commissioner for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
