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US and Mexico Approve Conceptual Plans for World Trade Bridge Expansion in Laredo
U.S. Commissioner Chad McIntosh of the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission joined U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño to sign conceptual designs for the expansion of the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.
Food Bank RGV Launches $20,000 Match to Fight Summer Child Hunger
The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is asking the community to help provide meals for children during the summer months; when many students no longer have access to the breakfast and lunch, they rely on during the school year.
Governor Issues Agency Directives To Prepare Texans For High-Demand Jobs
Texas Border Business AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced a series of agency directives to strengthen workforce development and help more Texans access high-demand, high-paying jobs in...
CBP Officers Seize over $10.1 million in Meth at World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge seized narcotics that totaled over $10,122,000 in street value.
Governor Abbott Taps New Appointees to Serve and Represent Texans
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.
Texas Launches Centralized Hub for New World Screwworm Resources and Updates
Texas Border Business AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of an enhanced website that offers comprehensive information for Texans related to the New World screwworm (NWS)....
Camp Lejeune Deploys High-Tech Simulations to Revolutionize Tactical Driving
The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and tear for high-tech, immersive realism at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Texas Rangers Cold Case Unit Expands Statewide
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the expansion of the Texas Rangers’ Unsolved Crimes Investigation (UCIP/Cold Case) Program – a specialized unit dedicated to solving cold case murders and sexual assaults across the state.
Texas Upstream Employment Surges as Energy Demand Climbs
Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. According to TIPRO, employment in the Texas upstream sector increased by 4,100 jobs between April and May 2026, reflecting a decline of 300 jobs in oil and natural gas extraction (62,600) and an increase of 4,400 service sector jobs (134,900), subject to revisions.
Texas Jobs Climb to Historic 14.4 Million in May
Governor Greg Abbot celebrated a new record high for total jobs in Texas as May labor market data shows Texas added jobs at a faster annual rate than the U.S. over the last 12 months.
