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McAllen High earns 13 Palm awards
McAllen High earned more than half of the total, taking home 13 of a possible 25 awards, at the fourth annual Palm Awards event on May 15 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center
Edinburg EDC Breaks Ground on Two Projects at North Industrial Park
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is rapidly growing at North Industrial Park by hosting two groundbreakings in less than a month.
Operation Lone Star Prepares for Mass Migrant Influx
Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, multi-agency efforts have led to more than 252,000 migrant apprehensions, along with more than 15,000 criminal arrests — and more than 12,00 felony charges.
Border Security Operations Center Activated
Live feeds from Texas National Guard and DPS aircraft, UAVs, and detection cameras will provide around-the-clock situational awareness. The JBSOC will have direct contact with law enforcement and local leaders along the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas Click It Or Ticket Campaign Marks 20th Anniversary
“Since its launch in 2002, the Texas Click It or Ticket campaign has saved nearly 7,000 lives,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams.
RGV Agents Apprehend Criminal Migrants and Gang Members
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) agents arrested three criminal migrants and seven gang members this week preventing them from infiltrating our communities.
Restaurant COVID-19 Relief Vote
The Democrats’ draconian shutdowns destroyed these businesses and put millions of Americans out of work.
Jepsen and Silva Accepted to TAMACC’s New Fellowship Program
“We are thrilled to have two extraordinary graduates who believe in TAMACC’s mission and have a passion to serve the Hispanic community,” said TAMACC President and CEO Pauline E. Anton.
Esteban Guerra Named BND Commission Chairman
Guerra serves as chairman alongside BND Vice Chairman Ralph Cowen and BND Secretary of the Board John Wood, also unanimously appointed to serve as part of the executive board. Commissioners John Reed and Sergio Tito Lopez round out the board as assistant secretaries.
Human Smugglers Continue to Disregard Public Safety
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners disrupted three human smuggling events.