TBB Staff
Valley Chess Team recognized at Texas State Capitol in Austin
The UTRGV Chess Team – back-to-back national champions in the Final Four of Collegiate Chess – took a triumphal mini-tour of Austin on May 22 to accept kudos, resolutions and proclamations from Gov. Greg Abbott, the House and the Senate, and the UT Board of Regents.
Members of Criminal Organizations Arrested by Border Patrol
Border Patrol agents arrested two members of dangerous criminal organizations.
Border Patrol Discovers Deceased Subject
U.S. Border Patrol agents working in Brooks County discover deceased subject on ranchlands.
Two Lady Wolverines Sign to Continue their Athletic Career in College
Two PSJA Memorial Early College High School Seniors signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, May 22 to continue their studies and sport at the collegiate level.
Fossum Student Accepted to Perform at NYC’s Carnegie Hall
Vicente Camacho, a student at McAllen ISD’s Fossum Middle School, has been accepted into a program in which talented students from across North America will perform at New York City’s famous Carnegie Hall this summer.
Mission Citrus Golf Classic Tournament a Success
The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Mission Citrus Golf Classic on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Cimarron Country Club. It generates funds to provide continual support and resources to students of Mission Consolidated Independent School District.
TSTC Profile of Excellence
Cristobal Davila, 41, is a two-time Texas State Technical College graduate. In 2015 he earned an associate degree in Business Management Technology and a certificate in Automotive Technology in 2018.
Official Partnership Celebrated Between Law Enforcement and Education Entities
South Texas College celebrated its official partnerships with Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, the City of Pharr, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), the U.S. Office of Field Operations (OFO) Academy, and the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Academy at a special ceremony at the new Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE) on April 24, 2019.
On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Democrats’ Push for Impeachment
Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom to discuss Democrats’ efforts to impeach President Trump instead of working with Republicans to pass legislation.
UTRGV Dr. Patricia Alvarez McHatton Testifies before House SubCommittee on Higher Education and Labor
Dr. Patricia Alvarez McHatton, UTRGV executive vice president for Academic Affairs, Student Success, and P-16 Integration, testified Wednesday, May 22, in Washington, D.C., before the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment.






















