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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller responded to three new New World screwworm (NWS) detections, including in Gillespie and Andrews Counties (in Central and West Texas) as well as the first confirmed case in New Mexico, warning that the pest's continued march into Texas demands immediate action from federal officials.

The Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, in partnership with Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal, is proud to announce the launch of Storm Safe with Sunny, a fun and educational children’s puppet show focused on hurricane preparedness and family safety during severe weather events.

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently visited Kansas City, Missouri, to meet with federal, state, and local law enforcement and public safety partners ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  

Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”) over allegations that the organization misled fans regarding the location and quality of seats sold for the upcoming World Cup matches. This action comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled for June and July in Arlington and Houston. 

Governor Greg Abbott announced $166 million in energy assistance funds to help low-income Texans maintain safe and affordable housing. Award funds, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), are set to begin January 1, 2027.

Texas Border Business The RGV Hispanic Chamber Board of Directors recently welcomed David and Veronica Reyna, owners of Riverside Building Materials as a new Corporate...

Texas Border Business McAllen ISD, in partnership with the Texas Dept. of Agriculture, announces the sponsoring of free nutritious meals at participating feeding sites for...

Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and federal and state partners at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory for a briefing and update on Texas’ ongoing response to the New World screwworm threat.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced the introduction of the “WATER for Farmers Act” on May 13, legislation designed to address repeated water delivery shortfalls by Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty and support agricultural producers in South Texas

Texas Border Business U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed two additional...