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SURVEY: Labor Shortage Remains a Challenge for Small Businesses as Inflation Increases
The NFIB Optimism Index increased 2.9 points in June to 102.5, the first time the Index exceeded 100 since November 2020. Seven of the 10 Index components improved and three declined. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased four points to 83.
Two Failed Smuggling Attempts Foiled by Law Enforcement
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement agencies arrested 21 migrants in two failed smuggling attempts.
CBP Officers Seize over $700K in Narcotics at the Hidalgo International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $739,800 worth of alleged cocaine and methamphetamine in two incidents during the same day.
Hidalgo County Judge warns residents to remain vigilant regarding COVID-19
A sudden jump in the number of people being hospitalized with COVID-19 has prompted Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to once again urge people to take caution when in public.
CBP Agriculture Specialists in Pharr Intercept Rare Pest, a First in the Nation Discovery
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Pharr International Bridge discovered a rare pest, a first in nation discovery, in a shipment of coconuts.
“Texas Democrats’ breaking a quorum and abandon the Texas State Capitol inflicts harm on...
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Texas House Democrats abandoned their responsibilities as legislators by breaking quorum and leaving the state
Laredo Sector Stops Human Smuggling Attempt near Hebbronville, Discover Two Wanted Subjects Among the...
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped a human smuggling attempt before it began. Among the group of subjects, two wanted criminal undocumented individuals were found.
ERCOT Responds To Governor Abbott’s Directives To Improve Electric Grid Reliability
Last week, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing the PUC and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate actions to increase power generation capacity and ensure reliability of the Texas power grid.
Laredo Chamber of Commerce to Honor Miguel Conchas
Laredo Chamber of Commerce Officials are pleased to announce “Bon Voyage Mr. Conchas”, a spectacular evening celebrating the retirement and career achievements of Laredo Chamber President and CEO, Miguel Conchas.
New bus stop service is launching In Hidalgo County this week
On Thursday, July 15, Hidalgo County Precinct 4 is launching the first bus service in the unincorporated area of the county. Valley Metro Route 12 which begins in Weslaco at the STC Mid-Valley Campus and ending at UTRGV in Edinburg will offer county residents a flexible route with access to county resources from San Carlos.
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