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Former Mexican soccer player charged in $5.4M international counterfeit watch trafficking scheme

Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas LAREDO, Texas – A 45-year-old Mexican citizen has been charged in connection with trafficking in counterfeit goods. Pedro...

Intersection of Boca Chica Blvd /FM 511 to close Wednesday from 10:00AM-11:00AM

Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE — A full closure of the intersection of SH 4 (Boca Chica Blvd.) and FM 511 in Brownsville is planned Wednesday, from...

Undocumented Man Charged After Striking Federal Agents with Vehicle

A federal grand jury has returned a two-count indictment against a 28-year-old Mexican national for assaulting federal agents with his vehicle while attempting to evade arrest.

South Texas International Film Festival Opens Submissions and Shifts to Summer 2027

The City of Edinburg has officially opened submissions for the 13th Annual South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF). In a schedule update for the upcoming edition, the festival will shift from its traditional September timeframe to midsummer, running July 15–17, 2027.

Austin Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and Money...

According to court documents, John Stuart Robison, 63, convinced an investor to pay $1 million into a business bank account controlled solely by Robison

Over 250 Immigration Cases Filed This Week Across Western District of Texas Court

ederal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 255 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from October 16 through October 22, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. Charges were brought against alien smugglers and illegal aliens with past convictions for violent crimes, thefts, and multiple prior removals.

South Texas International Book Festival to host Diana Rojas Book Launch Nov. 11th

The South Texas International Book Festival will host author Diana Rojas for the launch of her latest novel, “They Hold Grudges,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Main Library Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

City of Pharr Communications Wins 10 State Awards

The City of Pharr's Office of City Communications received 10 awards, including four first-place honors, during the 2026 TATOA Government Programming Awards ceremony held November 5 at The Venues at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas.

SpaceX Signs Agreement with SINGULUS to Expand Solar Cell Production in Texas

 SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, a German manufacturer of solar cell production equipment, announced Tuesday that it has signed a supply contract with SpaceX to provide a complete production line for manufacturing high-efficiency solar cells at the company's facility in Bastrop, Texas.

Sen. Cruz Concludes Annual Review of Texas Service Academy Applicants

 U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after his Service Academy Nominations Board completed its annual meeting to recommend qualified Texas candidates for nomination to America’s distinguished military service academies.

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