Cornyn Celebrates Senate Passage of New World Screwworm Readiness, Response Legislation
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after his Stop the Screwworms With Active Readiness and Mitigation (SWARM) Act passed the Senate Monday night as part of the government funding legislation.
Hidalgo County Implements E-Filing System Nov. 17th
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace (JP) Pct. 4, Place 2 Andre Maldonado is proud to announce the implementation of...
De La Cruz Statement on End of Government Shutdown
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act to reopen the government after the 43-day shutdown.
Three Chinese National Scholars Conspired to Smuggle Biological Materials into the U.S.
Three research scholars from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) were charged today in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to smuggle biological materials into the United States and for making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize Nearly 9,000 Rounds of Ammunition
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Los Indios International Bridge intercepted 8,984 rounds of unreported ammunition while conducting outbound inspections.
Mexican Gang Member Sentenced for Illegally Acquiring Multiple Firearms
A 40-year-old member of the Hermanos de Pistoleros Latinos gang has been sentenced for orchestrating a straw-purchasing scheme that funneled dozens of firearms to a Mexican cartel.
Former Mayor Joe Ochoa Reflects on Son’s Historic Moment and Edinburg’s Future
Former Edinburg Mayor Joe Ochoa delivered an emotional, reflective address at his son's swearing-in ceremony, marking a historic moment for the city and the Ochoa family. Speaking to a packed audience at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, the former mayor expressed gratitude, pride, and a deep sense of continuity as he witnessed his son take the same oath he first took 32 years earlier.
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Votes Against Stripping Health Care from South Texans
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement on voting against a spending bill that will raise health care costs for South Texas families by failing to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits:
AIM Media Charities Donates $25,000 to Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley
AIM Media Charities, the charitable arm of AIM Media Texas, today announced a $25,000 donation to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley to help address the growing need for food assistance among Texans affected by uncertainty surrounding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Celebrate the Magic of the Season at the South Pole Illuminated Festival, Beginning Nov....
Celebrate the season’s most magical holiday light experience! The South Pole Illuminated Festival, presented by H-E-B Helping Here, brings the community together to celebrate the joy of Christmas with spectacular lights, festive entertainment, and exciting new attractions for 2025.
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