U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Right to Worship Act. Image for illustration purposes

The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), in partnership with the City of Edinburg, invites members of the media and the public to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Workforce Resource Center and Ebony Hills Golf Course Clubhouse. 

A 45-year-old Edinburg resident has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute meth and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that data center companies Skybox, Digital Realty, and Mara will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.

Governor Greg Abbott touted that under his current term the crime rate in Texas fell for the third consecutive year, according to new Uniform Crime Reporting data released by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The statewide rate dropped 13% in 2025.

This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.

Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development (RSTEF) has awarded Texas Southmost College Foundation $390,000 for the purpose of postsecondary education and workforce development. 

Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Ramon Alberto Artola Jr. is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $3,000 during August if the tip is received this month.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information about the 1996 murder of Juan Leon Laureles, 30, in Brown Co. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for his death is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is received before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced. 

The City of Brownsville has earned the Certificate of Distinction for Investment Policy from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT), recognizing the City’s commitment to responsible financial stewardship and prudent management of public funds.