As families gear up for backyard barbecues, fireworks displays and other Fourth of July celebrations, safety should be part of the preparation.

 A Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3,074,255 has been extended to Quantum Global Technologies, LLC (QGT) for its new services facility in Austin. The facility is expected to create 287 new jobs and represents more than $43 million in capital investment.

The U.S. Department of State will increase the fee for return overnight passport delivery effective Sunday, June 28, 2026. The cost will change from $22.05 to $23.36, a $1.31 increase. This service delivers passports in 1 to 3 days after processing, compared to 5 to 7 days for regular mail.

Governor Abbott announced a $2.3 million Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant to strengthen electric reliability for Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) members in the Texas Panhandle region.

South Texas College’s pioneering work in artificial intelligence (AI) is drawing national attention as out-of-state institutions are visiting the college to learn more about the college’s innovative use of applied AI across its academic and workforce programs.

Cynthia Sakulenzki, president of the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, welcomed elected officials, community leaders, business representatives, and media members to a press conference on the proposed RGV Desal marine desalination project.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his investigation into Carnival Corporation (“Carnival”) following an April 2026 data breach that compromised the personal information of an estimated 6 million people, including over 800,000 Texans.

A 27-year-old repeat felon from Mexico who unlawfully resided in Rio Grande City has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute three kilograms of meth.

Texas has submitted the comprehensive documentation required to seek reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for costs incurred by the State of Texas to secure the border.

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas — The McAllen Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest wanted in connection...