Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Exempt Trafficking Survivors’ Restitution from Federal Taxes
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ron Wyden (D-OR), James Lankford (R-OK) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and U.S. Representatives Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act
Texas Energy Fund Loan Announced for Natural Gas Power Plant in Houston
Governor Greg Abbott announced the sixth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement for a 455 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in the Houston area. NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) will build the plant, which is expected to begin generating power for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region in 2028.
STC Library Honors Veterans Through New Author Showcase
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – A new collaboration between South Texas College’s Library Services and the college’s Veterans Affairs Office is giving student...
Governor Announces Cancoil Manufacturing Facility In Jacksonville
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Cancoil USA is building their new U.S. manufacturing operations center in Jacksonville, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility will create 120 new jobs and generate more than $28 million in capital investment.
Texas Southmost College Upcoming Workforce Training & Information Sessions
Texas Southmost College’s Workforce Training and Continuing Education division will launch a new round of short-term programs designed to equip individuals with the skills and credentials needed for today’s in-demand career
Reward Raised to $15M for Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan WeddingÂ
The U.S. has raised the reward for Canadian alleged narcotics trafficker Ryan Wedding to $15 million, with additional rewards offered for information leading to the arrests of unknown assassins who murdered a potential witness last January in MedellĂn, Colombia.
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Charged with Stealing $5M in FEMA Funds
A federal grand jury in Miami has returned an indictment charging Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and several co-defendants with stealing federal disaster funds, laundering the proceeds, and using the money to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
Permian Basin Human Trafficking Operation Yields 18 Arrests
Texas Border Business MIDLAND – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and local, state and federal law enforcement made 18 arrests and rescued two victims...
City of Edinburg to Host Edinburg Cares Food Drive, Nov. 22nd
Texas Border Business Edinburg, Texas - With the holidays right around the corner, the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is working to ensure that...
Camp McAllen Named McAllen Shines Champion
McAllen Shines announced that Camp McAllen is its newest Champion, celebrating the 20-acrepark’s fast-growing impact on families throughout the Rio Grande Valley. In a first for the program, the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department will receive the honor, marking the department as the inaugural City of McAllen team to earn thisdistinction.
























