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The Five-Year Outlook for the US Economy
Texas Border Business Although indicators are somewhat mixed, the US economy generally continues to demonstrate modest growth even when confronted with significant challenges. Labor market...
Texas Officials Urge Pet Owners to Watch for Screwworm Risks
Texas animal health officials are urging pet owners to take precautions against the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that can infect pets through open wounds.
Texas Agencies Urge Ranchers to Monitor Animals as Screwworm Threat Nears Border
Texas agencies and agricultural experts are urging ranchers and veterinarians to increase livestock monitoring as concerns grow over the northward spread of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite detected in Mexico.
Rio Grande Valley Officials Meet in Weslaco Over Flesh Eating Parasite Threat
Rio Grande Valley leaders and agriculture officials met in Weslaco this week to discuss preparedness for the possible spread of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that state officials say is approaching the Texas border.
Texas AG Sues DFW Roofing Company Over $500K Scam Targeting Homeowners
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Rubinsky Roofing, LLC (“Rubinsky”) for scamming customers, including elderly Texans, by marketing and accepting payments for roofing work that it failed to complete. Rubinsky...
Department of Education Acts to Free States from Excess Federal Mandates
Under President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the Department of Education (ED) is advancing its commitment to return education to the states by expanding access to longstanding federal flexibilities.
McAllen Kicks Off 10-Week Paid Summer Internship Program
Texas Border Business The City of McAllen Summer Internship Program is now underway, launching a 10-week paid initiative that invests in the next generation by providing college...
Unmarried Births Declined in 2023 Across Most States
The number of unmarried women who gave birth in the United States declined to about 1.2 million in 2023, a decrease of roughly 15% over just more than a decade, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Brownsville FD Earns Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award for 3rd Consecutive Year
Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The City of Brownsville’s Fire Department has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award, marking...
Sales Tax Holiday for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products, May 23–25
Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas — Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa is reminding Texans that this Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, is...
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