Border Patrol Surpasses Historic Milestone with Over 21,000 Agents
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reached a historic milestone this spring with 21,471 Border Patrol agents now serving on the front lines — the highest staffing level in the U.S. Border Patrol’s 102-year history.
$22 Million Grid Boost Coming to Northwest Texas to Keep the Lights On
Governor Greg Abbott announced two Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grants totaling more than $22 million, to strengthen electric reliability for North Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) customers in the northeast Texas Panhandle region. The grants will support projects that include increasing substation capacity, improving power restoration capability, and transmission line upgrades.
Nine Indicted in South Texas Over Massive Health Care Fraud
Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud.
Where the UK Stands 10 Years After the Brexit Vote
About 10 years ago, voters in the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). Key issues in the decision included a desire for more control and autonomy, with less immigration without the EU’s policy of free movement.
West Texas Grid Gets 860 MW Boost With Eighth Texas Energy Fund Loan
Governor Greg Abbott announced the eighth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan for 860 megawatts (MW) of new, reliable power in Ward County, enough electricity to power approximately 215,000 Texas homes.
Local Public Works and Service Crews Complete Critical Disaster Response Course
The City of McAllen hosted the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Disaster Management for Public Services and Public Works course, at the Emergency Operations Center, brought together public works professionals, emergency management personnel, first responders, and city staff.
STC Continuing Education Begins Free CPR Courses
South Texas College Continuing Education and Workforce Development are offering free CPR, Basic Life Support and first aid courses which are set to take place every weekend throughout the summer.
SpaceX Accelerates AI Expansion to Power the Future of Aerospace Innovation
Strategic hiring and AI-focused acquisitions signal a major push toward automation, advanced engineering, and next-generation operational intelligence.
Tony Aguirre Reflects on Youth Baseball and Community as McAllen Prepares for International Tournament
McAllen District 1 Commissioner Tony Aguirre used personal stories from his childhood baseball experience to underscore the value of youth sports during a June 23 press conference announcing the 2026 PONY Summer Super Series International Tournament of Champions at the McAllen Youth Baseball Complex.
TSC Auto Body Repair Technology Program Helps Graduate Find Purpose
Texas Southmost College provided a new outlook on life for Richard Rivas, who recently graduated from the Auto Body Repair Technology program.
