TBB Staff

In support of urgent COVID-19 response efforts and the critical continuity of operations provided by all Cameron County, the Cameron County Commissioners' Court designated all employees as essential critical infrastructure employees as allowed by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

LAREDO, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized undeclared pharmaceutical medication that resulted in the arrest of one female traveler.

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration is announcing a call to all eligible Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) applicants seeking economic aid for live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits, and venues. New applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, August 20, 2021. The SVOG program has so far awarded $8.4 billion in grants to more than 10,800 businesses to assist in getting the nation’s cultural institutions, which are critical to the economy and were among the first to shutter, back on track.

At the beginning of the new century, an entrepreneur and visionary discovered the need for a manufacturing company to help provide builders with the finest block and concrete products for construction.

NASHVILLE, TN. - GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, will return to Gaylord Opryland to celebrate the holiday season at home this year with a 31-show residency as part of the resort’s 38th annual ‘A Country Christmas’ event.

Actor, comedian, screenwriter and director ROB SCHNEIDER announces his I HAVE ISSUES TOUR that will kick off September 24, 2021, in Springfield, IL. The tour will make a stop in McAllen on February 27, 2022, at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

Mission, Texas- Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) has received the highest possible rating under the Texas School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) ratings system.

Newswise — As students return to a traditional school day—some for the first time in 18 months—many teachers and administrators are looking to support their math and language arts lessons with social-emotional and character development (SECD) skills.

EDINBURG, TX - As COVID-19 cases continue to surge the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced it will continue to distribute FREE COVID-19 rapid testing kits to business owners. The program is an effective way to support the safe operation for small businesses.

EDINBURG, TX - Coffee Zone, located on 1108 S McColl Rd was recently named Member of the Month by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. The eatery will be recognized for their outstanding service, commitment, and contribution to the community by the Chamber Ambassador Committee.