TBB Staff

Laredo, Texas – In an effort to alleviate hunger in the South Texas region, the City of Laredo along with the South Texas Food Bank proclaimed the month of September 2021 as Hunger Action Month. The proclamation was read and signed by Council Member for District 4, Alberto Torres, Jr., on behalf of Mayor Pete Saenz on September 16 during a special ceremony at City Hall Council Chambers. South Texas Food Bank representatives were present during the ceremony including Executive Director, Alma Boubel.

Harlingen sits at the center of the Rio Grande Valley, offering major advantages in order to attract people, and more importantly, businesses. In a new video series, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation will introduce the many ways the organization works within the community in order to make it a better place to live, work, play, and do business.

AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton led a 10-state coalition that filed an amicus brief in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Florida’s law that regulates censorship on Big Tech platforms by requiring them to apply their content-moderation practices in a consistent manner and to provide disclosures to affected users. The brief explains why relevant provisions of Florida’s law are fully compatible with the First Amendment, which guarantees Americans’ right to freedom of speech, expression, and political beliefs.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – There are now big shoes to fill in the Radiologic Technology department at Texas Southmost College as program director and instructor of 46 years Manuel Gavito announced his retirement in August.

BROWNSVILLE, TX– Texas Southmost College alumnus Ruben Vega credits the college with helping him gain the skills, confidence and work ethic that led to becoming the Director of Human Resources for SteelCoast Company, LLC in Brownsville. His work has now come full circle, as he partners with TSC to build unstoppable teams through training that enhances or teaches new skill sets.

HOUSTON, TX – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) returned to the border as over 10,000 illegal immigrants flooded into Del Rio, due to overcapacity at immigration housing facilities. Upon arrival, Sen. Cruz was briefed by Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Interim Chief Agent in Charge Robert Garcia and command staff at the Del Rio International Bridge to see President Biden’s man-made crisis firsthand.

EDINBURG, TX — October is American Archives Month, a time when archival repositories across the nation celebrate Archives Month by promoting the preservation of the country’s documentary heritage.

Brownsville, TX - MMLC Holdings/AMFCO Logistics, an international customs broker, will expand its operations by constructing a 30,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility at the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) North Brownsville Industrial Park (NBIP) located off Paredes Line Rd. MMLC Holdings proposes to invest over $1,000,000 and employ a minimum of eight employees.

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents make 37 arrests from a migrant stash house and vehicle pursuit.

McALLEN, TX – South Texas College is the best investment for any student in the Rio Grande Valley to pursue their goals. That is the message from STC President Dr. Ricardo J. Solis who addressed students, staff, and faculty on his first official visit to STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Sept. 15.