TBB Staff
Governor Abbott Holds Briefing On Tropical Storm Cristobal, Provides Update On Hurricane Preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Austin where he provided an update on Tropical Storm Cristobal, as well as hurricane preparedness and special COVID-19 considerations.
Edinburg Chamber Names The Bridges at Edinburg Business of the Month
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors has chosen The Bridges at Edinburg as its Business of the Month for the month of June.
Laredo Chamber Calls for Opening of Bridge to Non-Essential Travel
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce is urging state and federal government representatives to relax restrictions that limit non-essential travelers from crossing the U.S./Mexico border.
Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on May Jobs Report
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released its May jobs report, which showed the US unemployment rate fell to 13.3% as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs
RGV Agents Seize over $500K of Drugs in less than 24 Hours
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents arrest four smugglers, seized over 650 pounds of marijuana, and two vehicles in three separate incidents.
Statement from The Texas A&M University System Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Texas A&M System condemns all racist behaviors, actions, and comments that tear at the moral fabric of our nation.
NAVY Veteran Honored for Connecting Fellow Veterans to Student Services
Shae Diehl’s selfless service to fellow veterans at Texas A&M University-Kingsville has earned her the Texas A&M System’s first-ever Student Veteran Excellence Award.
City of Peñitas Issues Ordinance Regulating Vehicle Weight Load Inside City Limits
At a regular meeting held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the City of Peñitas City Council approved an ordinance (#2020-03) regulating the weight load of vehicles traveling on city streets and public highways.
Daily Coronavirus Briefing: New cases spike, fueling doubt summer will bring relief
The coronavirus pandemic altered life as humans knew it in 2020, and as much of the world starts to examine how and when to resume daily activities, it's clear that there are many challenges to overcome before normal daily life can resume in full.
DHR Health Patient Recovers From COVID-19 After Receiving Convalescent Plasma Transfusion
For over a month, DHR Health patient, Matias Rios, 51, battled a life-threatening COVID-19 infection while admitted in the Serious Infectious Disease Unit (SIDU).