Red Cross Shares Essential Back-to-School Safety Guidelines for Students
School bells will be calling students back to the classroom soon and the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, has steps everyone can take to help kids remain safe as they head back to school.
Peñitas Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Mass Child Abuse File Cache
A 29-year-old Peñitas resident has been ordered to federal prison for receiving and distributing child pornography.
SpaceX to Launch $16.8B Terafab Facility, Boosting Texas Economy with 3,000 Jobs
Governor Greg Abbott announced SpaceX will construct a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant in Grimes County. The first phase of the Terafab project represents a capital investment of more than $16.8 billion and will create 3,000 new jobs.
How to Keep Your Pets Safe and Cool as Summer Temperatures Soar
With the “dog days of summer” underway, the City of McAllen is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals from heat-related illness and injury.
STC Celebrates GED Graduates
For the first time, Monica De La Garza put on a cap and gown and called herself a graduate after earning her general educational development (GED) diploma from South Texas College and the role of class speaker for this year’s graduating class.
Texas AG Finalizes Landmark $10M Settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital Over Youth Gender Care
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic settlement agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital (“Texas Children’s”) has been fully executed.
McAllen ISD Educator Earns Regional Secondary Teacher of the Year Honors
Alissa Shirah, a math educator from McAllen ISD’s Morris Middle School, became the third McAllen ISD teacher in a row to be named Regional Teacher of the Year, it was announced July 30.
Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development Foundation (RSTEF) Partners with South Texas College Foundation
Rio South Texas Education & Community Development (RSTEF) has awarded South Texas College Foundation $25,000 for postsecondary education and workforce development.
Federal Authorities Announce Charges and Millions in Rewards for Top Mexican Cartel Bosses
The Department of Justice, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and National Coordination Center (NCC) announced new charges of the most-wanted leaders of Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG)
DPS Urges Texans to Prioritize School Zone and Student Safety
As students head back to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year.
