Gov. Appoints Wetmore to Texas Facilities Commission
In addition, the Commission is responsible for the construction of Texas’ border wall along the southern border.
U.S. Sues Texas After Gov. Greg Abbott Declines to Remove Floating Border Barrier
The lawsuit, filed in an Austin federal court, alleges the barrier was installed without necessary authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Brazos Island Harbor Project Gets a Boost
The historic BIH project will deepen the 17-mile-long Brownsville ship channel from 42 to 52 feet, resulting in significant navigational safety improvements for commercial shipping in South Texas.
Prestigious Governor’s Community Achievement Award
This year, the ten winning communities will share $2 million in landscape funding for a landscaping project to be completed by TxDOT along a state-maintained right-of-way.Â
Big Bend Sector Warns Migrants About Heat-Related Dangers
So far in Fiscal Year 2023, Big Bend has recorded 63 rescues.
Zoho Advances Plans for Corporate Campus in McAllen, Amidst Controversial Property Reclassification
Zoho, a globally operating tech company, boasts a diverse team of approximately 12,000 employees worldwide.
Sen. Hinojosa Urges Public Utility Comm. to Suspend Electricity Disconnections in Extreme Heat
In a letter addressed to the Public Utility Commission, Senator Hinojosa expressed his support for the immediate suspension of the current provisions of Substantive Rule §25.29(i) to ensure the safety and well-being of all Texans.
Texas Dominates Nation in Annual Job Creation
Texas also smashed all previous records for total jobs, now for 21 months in a row, and again set new records for total Texans employed and total Texas labor force.
CBP Officers Intercept Cocaine-Filled Cheese At Presidio Port Of Entry
The narcotics and vehicle were seized by CBP. The driver, a 22-year-old U.S. citizen, was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations to face charges connected to the failed smuggling attempt.
Upstream Texas Oil & Natural Gas Employment Sees Continued Growth in June
Last month, oil and natural gas employment rose above 200,000 for the first time in over three years.

























