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Nearly 300 People Charged in South Texas During Early June Border Crackdown
The Southern District of Texas has filed 285 cases in immigration and border security-related matters from May 29-June 4.
Texas City Man Gets more than 3 years for Illegally Possessing a Machine Gun
A 32-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison for possessing and transferring an illegal machine gun.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers
Army 2nd Lt. Walter D. Ehlers served in Europe and North Africa as an infantryman during World War II.
DPS Reminds Drone Operators to Follow FAA Restrictions Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
As Texas prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drone, operators to follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) surrounding stadiums and event venues.
State Mobilizes Response Following New World Screwworm Detection
overnor Greg Abbott received a briefing and updated Texans on the state’s response following confirmation of a New World Screwworm (NWS) detection in Texas. The Governor also issued a disaster declaration for Zavala and Uvalde Counties.
Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.
South Padre Island’s Beach at Isla Blanca Park Named One of USA TODAY’s 10...
South Padre Island’s Beach at Isla Blanca Park has been recognized as one of the nation’s premier coastal destinations, earning a place on USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Beaches list for the third straight year.
Maine Air National Guard Steps Up for Operation Epic Fury
Air Transportation Function airmen assigned to the Maine Air National Guard's 101st Air Refueling Wing helped move more than 747,000 pounds of cargo and 312 passengers since the start of Operation Epic Fury.
Texas Oil and Gas Upstream Jobs Increased by 400 in April
The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through April 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 400 jobs in April compared with the revised March data. This amounts to two months of consecutive job increases since February.
BCIC’s Cori Peña Revisits Brownsville’s May 2026 Growth and Future Outlook
The Monday after RGV Startup Week always gets me a little. You have nine days of full rooms and packed stages, and then the building is just quiet again.






































