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More Than $5.9 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants
The grants support innovative education and workforce skills training programs that lead to successful job placements, increased wages, and improved job retention, as well as serve workforce populations with special needs.
Fighting EPA Over Unconstitutional Regulation of Power Plants
Attorney General Paxton also joined a multistate letter challenging the EPA’s plan, noting that the new regulations are not cost-effective and exceed necessary air quality standards for reasons that are unrelated to the environment.
Additional $30 Million In Grants to Boost Local Border Security Efforts
"While the Biden Administration has abandoned border communities, the State of Texas will support them and help them respond to the disaster that President Biden has caused on the border," said Governor Abbott.
Spring ‘Finish Strong’ 2022 Scholarship Recipients
For more information on contributing to the TSC Foundation visit the TSC.edu/Foundation page. To apply for a TSC Scholarship, visit TSC.edu/Scholarships.
First Bale of Cotton in the Nation
“Agriculture remains one of the key economic sectors in the RGV even with the rapid growth and expanding trade we have experienced in the region,” said Sam Simmons Jr., Cotton Committee Chairman.
David Deanda, Jr. Appointed To Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
The corporation is the private side of a public-private partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism tasked with marketing Texas, domestically and globally, as the best state for business.
Houston Rockets Name Mahmoud Abdelfattah As New Assistant Coach
Abdelfattah becomes the fifth head coach in Vipers franchise history to be called up to an NBA team joining Joseph Blair, Matt Brase, Nick Nurse and Chris Finch.
Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Sex Offender
To report suspicious activity, call the Del Rio Sector’s toll-free number at 1-866-511-8727.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Three Fugitives Wanted on Sex-Related Warrants Involving Children
While the community celebrated the birth of our nation over Fourth of July weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry helped keep our neighborhoods safe by apprehending three men wanted on outstanding felony state warrants for sex-related crimes involving children in three separate enforcement actions.
An Initial Step Forward
Although the G-7 statement in support of LNG development is a step in the right direction and a “wakeup call” regarding the economic and geopolitical realities confronting the world, it is but a first step in a long journey.

























