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Human Smugglers Head to Federal Prison After Recruiting Drivers on Social Media
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Two Houston residents have been sentenced following their convictions for conspiracy to transport...
Texas’ Workforce Is Carrying More Seniors Than Ever
Texas Border Business According to the Texas Demographic Center, Texas is experiencing a notable demographic shift as its population ages, a trend reflected in the rising dependency...
STC Welcomes First Fire Academy to Starr County
Texas Border Business By Amanda Sotelo South Texas College recently welcomed its first Fire Academy cohort in Starr County – expanding the opportunity to reach more...
San Antonio Man Pleads Guilty for making Presidential Threat
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The San Antonio man who was charged with making threats against the President...
Governor Abbott Updates Two Items on Special Session #2 Agenda
Texas Border Business AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott sent a message to the Texas Legislature updating language previously added to the Special Session #2 agenda that will...
Trump Administration Ends Duty-Free “De Minimis” Exemption for Imports
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business On July 30, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order suspending the “de minimis” exemption, which had long...
Governor Signs Bills Protecting Texans from Foreign Adversaries
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed House Bill 128, Senate Bill 17, and Senate Bill 1349 into law to protect Texans against threats from hostile foreign...
Paxton Slams Radical Austin Judge for Keeping Dangerous Vagrant Shelter Open
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton condemned Travis County District Court Judge Aurora Martinez-Jones for refusing to hear the State's emergency request...
Commissioner Miller Promotes Resources to Help New Farmers Succeed in Texas Agriculture
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is reminding Texans about valuable resources for new farmers. The USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Direct...
Port of Harlingen Begins $3.9 Million Dock Renovations
Texas Border Business HARLINGEN, Texas - Renovations on the Port of Harlingen docks one and two began last week kicking off a $3.9 million U.S. Department...
