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The training included safety protocols and procedures and was designed to educate law enforcement officers about how to isolate, distract and neutralize an active assailant.

George Wolfe always wanted a college education and now at 40, Texas Southmost College gave him the chance he needed to become a college graduate. 

The children of Bruce Aiken Elementary School in Brownsville sat crisscross applesauce with anticipation for a visit from Santa who with a bundle of toys from Texas Southmost College gave each child a gift they could put under their tree. 

“This still seems unreal,” said the Colorado transplant. “The way my life was going I expected to be in prison or even worse at this point in my life, but to be where I am now, as a college graduate, that is a new lease on life.” 

About 350 preselected families will enjoy Christmas because of the holiday event. 

Police Cadet Jesus R. Ramirez was also recognized with the Academic Achievement Award.

One noteworthy aspect of the increase is that it represents nearly 36% of the national gain for the month (210,000 net new jobs).

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will award an additional $38.4 million for law enforcement, jail operations, and court administration activities in direct support of Operation Lone Star (OLS). The Governor's PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico border since the operation was launched in March 2021. 

Today, the City of Edinburg has officially sworn in Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr., Councilmember Dan Diaz and Councilmember Jason De Leon. The new leadership will take effect immediately.

“While COVID-19 has created numerous challenges for schools, the Governor and legislative leadership continue to make public education a top priority," said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.