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Governor Abbott Announces Over $114 Million In Housing Tax Credits
Governor Greg Abbott announced over $114 million in housing tax credits that will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 70 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans across the state. These awards, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), will help developers construct or rehabilitate over 4,400 affordable housing rental units.
CBP El Paso Air Branch Rescues Injured Hiker
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations El Paso Air Branch UH-60 helicopter crew conducted a joint rescue with El Paso County Search and Rescue of an injured hiker in Franklin Mountains.
DHR Health Bariatric Surgeon Shares Weight Loss Solutions with Port Isabel Rotary
DHR Health continues its commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves throughout the Rio Grande Valley by engaging with local organizations to inform residents about the advanced and specialized care that is available to them, close to home.
Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Southeastern Oklahoma
A Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive is back in custody after being captured in rural Southeastern Oklahoma on Friday – just over a week after announcing he was added to the list. A Texas Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for his arrest.
McAllen Partners with UTRGV to Support Local Entrepreneurs
The City of McAllen has partnered with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship to bring the UTRGV Market Lab to the McAllen Main Library, expanding access to free business development resources for local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Truck Driver Admits to Human Smuggling Scheme Disguised as Carrot Cargo
A 61-year-old Houston man has pleaded guilty to transporting illegal aliens.
$2.7 Million in Cocaine Intercepted at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, intercepted $2,781,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed in a shipment manifested as bottled beverages.
City of Brownsville Procurement Department Honored with Prestigious National Award
The City of Brownsville Procurement Department has earned the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI), a national recognition honoring public and nonprofit organizations that demonstrate excellence in procurement practices.
No-Cost Meals Announced for All IDEA Public Schools Students
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce it will be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Image courtesy of IDEA Public Schools
Congress Delivers Major Federal Housing Reform with Passage of ROAD to Housing Act
In a rare bipartisan effort, both the US House and Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing law in decades.
