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PSC Chairman Steven P. Mach, Nelda Luce Blair, Dan Hord, Larry Long and Steven H. Stodghill, along with DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin, presented two Purple Hearts, several Lifesaving Awards, one Director’s Citation, one Director’s Award and one Unit Citation. One additional Director’s Award was also presented to a member of the public.

Another 248 people have been charged, including 227 illegal aliens, in 245 cases involving immigration and border security-related crimes from Aug. 21-27. 

A Mexican national pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl for importation into the United States, and conspiracy to distribute listed chemicals for the unlawful importation of a controlled substance.

The City of McAllen hosted the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) MGT-482 Disaster Recovery: Public Assistance Programs course August 26–27 at the Emergency Operations Center.

The holiday magic is already in the air! With just 99 days until Wild Christmas at the McAllen Holiday Parade (MHP), presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden, the City of McAllen is keeping the excitement going with new announcements and ways for the community to be part of the celebration.

 At just 20 years old, South Texas College alumna Jacqueline Castillo has already earned a college certificate, an associate degree and multiple industry certifications, milestones in a journey toward a career in Information Technology (IT) that began through the college’s Dual Credit Programs.

Governor Greg Abbott announced $8,367,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 35 organizations in the Central Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated more than 4,790 local veterans.

This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Bimectin (ivermectin) injection for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time of castration, or at the appearance of a wound

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, intercepted $10,750,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as leeks.