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Gov. Abbott Announces Millions in Aid for Texans Struggling with Utility Bills
Governor Greg Abbott announced $166 million in energy assistance funds to help low-income Texans maintain safe and affordable housing. Award funds, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), are set to begin January 1, 2027.
RGV Hispanic Chamber Welcomes New Corporate Partner
Texas Border Business The RGV Hispanic Chamber Board of Directors recently welcomed David and Veronica Reyna, owners of Riverside Building Materials as a new Corporate...
McAllen ISD Partners with TDA for Free Summer Meals
Texas Border Business McAllen ISD, in partnership with the Texas Dept. of Agriculture, announces the sponsoring of free nutritious meals at participating feeding sites for...
Governor Abbott, Secretary Rollins Update Texans On Screwworm Response
Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and federal and state partners at the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory for a briefing and update on Texas’ ongoing response to the New World screwworm threat.
New Federal Bill Targets Mexico Water Debt as South Texas Farmers Face Growing Losses
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced the introduction of the “WATER for Farmers Act” on May 13, legislation designed to address repeated water delivery shortfalls by Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty and support agricultural producers in South Texas
USDA Confirms Two Additional Cases of New World Screwworm in Texas
Texas Border Business U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed two additional...
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.
