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Historic Identity Preserved as Cameron County Retains Boca Chica Beach Name
Cameron County announced that Boca Chica Beach will remain the official name of one of the County's most beloved and historically significant coastlines. During its July 9, 2026, meeting, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names' Domestic Names Committee voted unanimously to retain the name Boca Chica Beach
EDITORIAL: Keep Boca Chica Beach
Boca Chica Beach is not a brand. It is not a marketing campaign. It is a place with decades of history, deep cultural significance, and generations of memories for the people of South Texas. That is why the proposal to rename it “Cyber Beach” should be rejected.
Aaron Reitz Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas
Aaron Reitz took his oath as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. He was sworn in by U.S. District Judge Nicholas J. Ganjei. Reitz will lead one of the largest and busiest U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the country.
DPS Adds Sherman Man to 10 Most Wanted List
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added James Lee Kirby to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Texas Upstream Energy Sector Secures Third Consecutive Month of Job Growth
The Texas Workforce Commission released employment data through May 2026, showing that upstream oil and natural gas employment increased by 4,100 jobs.
Congressman Gonzalez Urges Rejection of Boca Chica Beach Name Change
U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez of Texas urged the U.S. Board on Geographic Names’ Domestic Names Committee to reject a proposal to rename Boca Chica Beach as “Cyber Beach.”
U.S. Border Patrol Detains Previously Deported Felon with Child Sex Crime Conviction
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrested a Honduran man with previous convictions for sex crimes involving children, failure to register as a sex offender, and reentry after deportation.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawful Return to U.S.
A 37-year-old illegal alien from Mexico with a felony criminal history has been sentenced for illegally entering the country without authorization.
$33.6 Million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Awarded To Texas Instruments
Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $33.6 million has been extended to Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) for expanded capacity and technology investments at their 300mm semiconductor wafer fab in Richardson (RFAB). The project is expected to total $700 million in capital investment.
North Browne Avenue (CR 115) Bridge Replacement Project in Cameron County set to begin...
North Browne Avenue (CR 115) will be closed between Boca Chica Boulevard and Houston Avenue in Cameron County, from July 20 through October 19, for a complete bridge replacement.
