TBB Staff
Memorial Day: May 25, 2020
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country.
Border Patrol Halts Human Smuggling Attempts
On Tuesday, Rio Grande Valley Sector agents working in conjunction with the Hidalgo County Constable’s Office conducted a welfare check at a residence in Pharr, Texas.
MOSTHistory Presents: Ranch Life in Hidalgo County After 1850
Robert Ramírez, the grandson of bilingual education pioneer Emilia Schunior Ramírez, will discuss his grandmother’s book, “Ranch Life in Hidalgo County After 1850,” at 2 p.m. on May 31 as part of the Museum of South Texas History’s Sunday Speaker Series Online.
Daily coronavirus briefing: Fire department warns about leaving hand sanitizer in hot cars
Weather and its potential impact on how COVID-19 behaves has remained a consistent focus since the outbreak erupted.
FTC Halts Deceptive Payday Lender That Took Millions From Consumers’ Accounts Without Authorization
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a payday lending enterprise with deceptively overcharging consumers millions of dollars and withdrawing money repeatedly from consumers’ bank accounts without their permission.
City of McAllen Receives $9.6M to Improve Transit During Coronavirus Outbreak
The City of McAllen was awarded a federal grant of $9,572,032 to help transit providers continue to operate throughout the novel coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.
Rep. Cuellar Announces $16 Billion Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance...
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tax Policy News
The Comptroller's office publishes this newsletter to keep you informed about Texas taxes.
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund
As part of the greater response to the coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed the CARES Act, which provided the state of Texas with $11.2 billion to help cover their COVID-19 related costs.
TxDOT Urges Drivers to plan Sober Rides Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend
As COVID-19 orders are relaxed in many parts of the state and more Texans return to the roads, TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign is reminding drivers to make a sober ride part of their Memorial Day weekend plans.
























