Former Texas Most Wanted Criminal Sentenced to 38 Years for Child Sexual Assault
Former Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce will spend nearly four decades behind bars following his recent sentencing in Harris Co. The now 22-year-old Honduran national was found guilty on enhanced charges of continuous sexual assault of a child and sentenced to 38 years in prison on Jan. 13, 2026.
Thousands of Trafficked Guns Intercepted Before Reaching Mexico
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) today announced that since January 20, 2025, it has seized 36,277 illegal crime guns and 2,317,999 rounds of ammunition from prohibited persons, gang members, and suppliers for transnational criminal organizations.
New Advisory Committee Formed to Guide Long‑Term Water Planning in the RGV
This morning, the four County Judges of the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) launched the Advisory Committee for the RGV Water Management Study supported by the North American Development Bank (NADBank).
Texas AG Launches New Legal Action Over Alleged CCP‑Connected Drone Threat
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics, LLC (“Anzu”) for misleading Texas consumers about the origin, data practices, and security risks of its drones, which are rebranded products of Chinese drone manufacturer DJI and tied to the Chinese Communist Party (“CCP”).
Governor Announces $149 Million Cybersecurity Grant To Texas Tech University
Governor Greg Abbott announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) has awarded $149 million to Texas Tech University to support the development of an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) testing site and cybersecurity infrastructure enhancements.
Young Cybersecurity Talent Takes Lead in Protecting Valley Businesses
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – At just 17 years old, Maximiliano Rodriguez is already helping to safeguard the Rio Grande Valley’s digital future...
Texas Adds Over 1,000 New Residents Every Day
New population estimates were recently released by the US Census Bureau, and the results indicate that the pace of growth has slowed significantly, driven (not surprisingly) primarily by a drop in international migration.
Humberto de Faria Santos Remembered for His Dedication to Students and Service
With profound sadness, the community mourns the passing of Dr. Humberto de Faria Santos, Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen. Courtesy image
Monica de la Cruz hosts Edinburg leaders in Washington visit to connect South Texas...
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Leaders from Edinburg, Texas, led by Mayor Omar Ochoa, traveled to Washington, D.C., last week at the invitation of Congresswoman...
Texas Economic Development Corporation Hosts Leaders to Drive Statewide Growth
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Economic Development Corporation brought together local economic development leaders, business executives, and investors this week...

























