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The trade community can expect faster refunds, thanks to two recent upgrades to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal that will prepare users for the transition to an electronic refund process Feb. 6, 2026. 

Texas Border Business The McAllen Police Department continues its Homicide investigation on the 800 block of North Ware Road, McAllen,Texas, the shooting death of 61 year-old Eddy Betancourt on December 27, 2025. McAllen Police Investigators have located evidentiary images of homicide suspect, Reynaldo Mata-Rios, crossing through a U.S./Mexico Port of Entry in a red truck. Images are recorded and dated on December 28, 2025. Investigators have identified...

A total of 399 cases have been filed related to border enforcement efforts in the Southern District of Texas from Dec. 19 - Jan 2. Image for illustration purposes

Texas Border Business Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $1.25 million settlement with Hyatt Corporation (“Hyatt”) for violating Texas consumer protection laws by marketing hotel...

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) urged Texans to remain vigilant as unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds continue to arrive at their doorsteps.

Texas Border Business WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following overnight strikes...

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter directing Texas state agencies to launch investigations into any potential child care funding fraud taking place in Texas. 

Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Texas lawmakers responded with a mix of praise, caution, and calls for legal accountability following the capture of Venezuelan leader...

By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – When Jesus Angel Garcia first discovered a passion for cars as a teenager, he had no idea it would one...