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Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call For Jailers To Assist Border Sheriffs With Increased Arrests...
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for jailers across the state to assist border sheriffs with operating detention facilities and providing jail beds for those arrested for state charges related to the border crisis.
Governor Abbott Statement on Vice President Harris’ Upcoming Visit to Texas’ Southern Border
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris announcing her first visit to Texas' southern border amid the ongoing border crisis
The 81st Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament is set for Summer 2021
Anglers and spectators have looked forward to the Texas International Fishing Tournament (T.I.F.T.) each summer for over 80 years. Excitement is building for the summer 2021 event since the 2020 tournament was postponed.
Ever Villarreal Among the Top 10 Texas Local Officials
Each month the Rising Lonestar’s Team reviews thousands of local news articles to identify local elected officials who go above and beyond.
Agents Use Drone to Interdict Smuggling Attempt
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrest 104 subjects in three smuggling attempts.
Sex Offender and Gang Member Arrested at Border
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrest a gang member and a sex offender.
Local Tutor Overcomes Language Barrier, finds his path at TSC
Aaron Ong chose Texas Southmost College for its proximity to home and affordability, but what he got from the college was more than he ever expected.
RGV Agents Arrest 47 Migrants In Two Failed Smuggling Events
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrest 45 migrants in a Sullivan City, Texas, stash house and disrupt a migrant smuggling attempt with Hidalgo County Constables.
Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt appointed to serve on two distinguished boards
EDINBURG – Hidalgo County is pleased to announce that 449th District Court Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt has been appointed to serve on two boards:
Precinct 1 to Host Two First-Dose Vaccine Clinics
Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Precinct 1 will be hosting two first-dose COVID-19 community vaccine clinics on Wednesday, June 23 and Thursday June 24.
























