U.S. Attorney Reports 229 New Immigration Cases Between Jan. 9 and Jan. 15
 United States Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas announced that federal prosecutors in the district filed 229 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from Jan. 9 to Jan. 15.
Round Rock Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Possessing Illegal Machinegun
A Round Rock man was sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 30 months in prison for possession of a machinegun.
Third Annual RGV Startup Week Announces Dates and Opens RSVPs
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), in collaboration with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (UTRGV ECC), announced today that RSVPs are now open for the third annual RGV Startup Week, taking place April 24 through May 1, 2026.
Pharr EMS Leads Region with First Deployment of TRAUMAGEL® in the RGV
The City of Pharr is proud to announce that Pharr EMS has introduced TRAUMAGEL® into its emergency medical response system, becoming the first EMS service in the Rio Grande Valley and south of Houston to use this innovative, life-saving technology.
Harlingen Police Promote Yesenia Vega to Sergeant
The Harlingen Police Department recently held a promotional ceremony to officially recognize Officer Yesenia Vega on her promotion to the rank of Sergeant.
Texas Ends Parole for Traffickers of Children and Disabled Victims
Texas lawmakers have enacted sweeping legislation to ensure that individuals convicted of trafficking children and people with disabilities will no longer be eligible for parole, marking one of the state’s strongest actions yet against human trafficking.
Coastal Bend Leaders Gather to Address Regional Water Needs
State and regional water leaders gathered in the Coastal Bend on January 22, 2026, for a Coastal Bend Water Alliance meeting focused on addressing current and future water challenges across South Texas.
Cold Front Brings Freezing Temperatures to the Rio Grande Valley Overnight
Texas Border Business January 26, 2026- Residents across the Rio Grande Valley are bracing for one of the coldest nights of the season as a strong cold...
¿Te contactaron después de un accidente? Es ilegal en Texas y hay recompensa de...
El Estado de Texas acaba de aumentar la recompensa para denuncias de solicitación ilegal, de $10,000 a $50,000. Si alguien te contacta después de un accidente sin tu permiso, eso es Barratry y es ilegal. Visita stopbarratryrgv.com
Texas Is Paying Up to $50,000 to Catch Illegal Crash Solicitors
The State of Texas just raised the reward for reporting illegal solicitation from $10,000 to $50,000. If someone contacts you after a car crash without your permission, that's Barratry! and it's illegal. Visit stopbarratryrgv.com
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