TBB Staff

The last two (May and June) Texas jobs reports were encouraging, reflecting the fact that, as businesses began to reopen, what was essentially a sound economy before the pandemic responded relatively quickly.

It was new. It was different. But the smiles, the sense of accomplishment, the joy of taking the next step toward a lifelong goal and the sighs of relief were all the same when 35 Texas Southmost College Criminal Justice Institute cadets “walked the stage” on July 24 during TSC’s first-ever CJI Virtual Graduation Ceremony.

In the midst of the pandemic’s ongoing fallout, there was a bit of very good news for the economy last month that, as with so many other things, did not get the attention it should have (or would have in different times).

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Before I rant a bit on school delays and closing, let me start by saying that we all know someone at this point touched by COVID-19, and my comments are intended for our politicians and leaders who have to make tough decisions for the greater good.

Hidalgo County Precinct 4 hurricane debris removal will begin this week with a target date of Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Precinct 4 staff is working with disaster debris contractors and will launch the recovery efforts to assist county residents with Hurricane Hanna recovery and clean up.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual “Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit” in collaboration with Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 1-3:30 p.m., EDT.

Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio where he provided an update on the state’s distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Texas school districts for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Governor Greg Abbott today visited the McAllen Convention Center for the opening of the temporary health care facility which will help increase the Rio Grande Valley's hospital capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision hand tools and gages, metrology systems, and more, has introduced more than 100 Electronic Digital Micrometers with new features for improved ergonomics, functionality, and productivity.