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Major Weekend Drug Bust: CBP Seizes $984,000 Worth of Cocaine in Laredo
Texas Border Business LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry seized cocaine valued at more than $984,000 in two...
Governor Boosts Texas Chip Supply Chain with $3.9M Grant to Schunk Xycarb
 Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.9 million has been extended to Schunk Xycarb Technology Inc. (Xycarb) for an expansion of their production facility in Georgetown, which is expected to create 25 new jobs and represents more than $42 million in capital investment.
Operation Christmas RGV Earns 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
peration Christmas RGV is proud to announce that it has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), the highest level of recognition offered by the leading source of nonprofit information.
Senator Cornyn Weighs In on Committee Passage of Texas Judicial Nominations
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Trump’s nominations of John George...
Vantage Bank Appoints Alejandro Martinez as Brownsville Market President
Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Vantage Bank today announced the appointment of Alejandro "Alex" Martinez as the new Brownsville Market President. With more than 24 years of experience in commercial...
Texas Secures $150M in New World Screwworm Mitigation Grants
Governor Greg Abbott highlighted Texas institutions that were selected to receive significant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge.
Title IX Investigation Opened Following Complaints Against North Carolina District’s Bathroom Policy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Buncombe County Schools (the District) in North Carolina. OCR will determine whether the District violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) by allowing biological men to access girls’ restrooms. Â
STC and McAllen ISD Team Up to Train Next-Gen Vet TechsÂ
The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College continues its partnership with McAllen Independent School District to prepare the next generation of veterinary professionals in the region
DHR Health Celebrates Graduating Class of Medical Residents, Fellows, and Pharmacy Residents
DHR Health proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its graduates from their Graduate Medical Education (GME) program during a special graduation ceremony held on June 13, 2026, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.
Senators Unveil Bill Targeting Relief for Military Homeschoolers
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) introduced the Continuity of Military Parents' Academic Schooling and...
