DPS Suspends Issuance of Certain Commercial Driver Licenses
As of September 29th, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suspended the issuance of certain commercial driver licenses (CDLs) in compliance with an emergency rule change by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Abbott Directs DPS To Bolster Security Efforts Surrounding Religious Spaces
Texas Border Business AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster security efforts surrounding places of worship in...
DPS Makes Significant Meth Seizure During Carson Co. Traffic Stop
Texas Border Business CARSON CO. – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized nearly 60 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop along I-40...
CBP Seizes Firearms & Over $131K In Currency at El Paso Ports of Entry
Texas Border Business El PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta Port of Entry in El Paso recently discovered and seized...
IKEA Opens in Pharr, A Landmark Win for Economic Development
The City of Pharr is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of IKEA’s first small-format store in the United States and the company’s first location in the Rio Grande Valley. City leaders, business partners, and IKEA executives say the project represents years of persistence, regional growth, and strong community partnerships.
Governor Names Esparza Chair, Appoints Connett As Commissioner of Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott named Joe Esparza as Chair of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Additionally, the Governor appointed Brent Connett...
NNSA and Texas A&M AgriLife partner to combat the New World Screwworm
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Office of Radiological Security (ORS) has partnered with Texas A&M...
DPS Captures Convicted Drug Smuggler from Mexico in Laredo
Texas Border Business LAREDO, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico convicted of drug smuggling during an...
U.S. DOE Awards Over $153M in American History and Civics Seminars Grants
Texas Border Business U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced over $153 million in new grant awards through the American History...
Cuellar to address government shutdown threats, health care cuts, and border security in high-stakes...
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), will host a virtual press conference on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM...
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