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Texas DPS Wins Top Spot at Uniformed Safety Education Conference
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the results of the national Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop (USEOW), which was held in Des Moines, Iowa.
Legendary Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Texas Border Business The economic and financial world was recently saddened by the loss of Alan Greenspan, probably the most influential voice on matters of...
CBP Halts 57-Pound Meth Shipment at Paso Del Norte Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry intercepted 57.9 lbs. of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $521,100 concealed inside a black sport utility vehicle on June 18.
STC Welcomes Alumna as New District 7 Trustee
Newly elected to the South Texas College Board of Trustees, Rina Castillo of Edcouch-Elsa is bringing years of experience in education to the table as she sets forth in her mission of enhancing college accessibility and bringing opportunities to those in her district and beyon
STC Named to Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative
South Texas College is one of 18 schools across the country to join the nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as a recipient of a $75,000 grant that will go toward student scholarships and equipment in the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Technology program.
Nonprofit Gives $300,000 for Domestic Violence Shelters’ Urgent Needs
This summer, The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) is giving $334,958 to 13 domestic violence agencies across Texas. The funds are part of TCFV’s annual Swalm Grants initiative, which is designed to meet immediate needs of domestic violence survivors. The grants fund operations that are not traditionally covered by government funds, allowing the agencies to address a variety of needs.
The Future of Business Takes Center Stage at McAllen’s InnovationTX
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) spotlighted the Rio Grande Valley’s next wave of entrepreneurs during the InnovationTX Demo Day Pitch Competition
Nearly $1 Million in Cocaine Seized During Brooks County Traffic Stop
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 30 bundles of cocaine during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Brooks Co.
Three of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured Across the State
Three of Texas’s 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests across the state. Authorities captured Eduardo Fuentes in Hidalgo, Kenneth Patterson in Plano and Leroy Lewis Jr. in Houston last week.
Diocese of Brownsville Says Sister Leticia Ugboaja Released After ICE Detention
he Diocese of Brownsville announced that Sister Leticia Ugboaja of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy has been released after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 28 while walking to Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen to attend Sunday Mass.
