Cuellar Secures Protections to Keep Federal Health Grants Flowing to South Texas
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), highlighted provisions he helped secure in the most recent appropriations package, which was signed into law, that prevent federal health agencies from delaying or canceling grants by cutting the staff needed to administer them
City of McAllen Highlights Burn Prevention During National Awareness Week
The City of McAllen has proclaimed the week of February 9, 2026, as National Burn Awareness Week, joining communities across the country in educating residents about the dangers of burn injuries and the simple actions families can take to stay safe at home.
Naval Base San Diego Opens New Warfighter Fitness and Performance Center
The Navy's first and only Human Performance Optimization Program is officially open for business on board Naval Base San Diego.
Community Invited to DHR Health’s 16th Annual Free Health Fair, Feb. 21st
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas - In an effort to increase access to health services and resources, DHR Health will host its 16th annual Community Health...
“Tariff Refunds Not Guaranteed Even if IEEPA Tariffs Are Struck Down,’ Jorge Torres
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business A common belief among importers is that if tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers...
Multi-County Repeat Offender Named February Featured Fugitive
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Billy Joel Alfaro – a repeat offender wanted for various crimes across the state – is...
Illegal Alien Sentenced to Five Years for Smuggling Cocaine Inside Vehicle Batteries
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 29-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to federal prison for possessing...
Former Social Security Employee Sentenced in $3.3M Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas HOUSTON – A former Social Security employee has been ordered to federal prison for aggravated identity theft...
Kratom Sellers Accused of Marketing Products With Extreme, Illegal Potency Levels
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against kratom retailers operating under the name Smokey’s Paradise—with locations in Midlothian, TX—for deceptively marketing and selling kratom products containing up to 96% 7-hydroxymitragynine (“7-OH”)
Changes to Food Establishment Permit and Inspection Fees Take Effect February 9 in Hidalgo...
The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department is notifying the public of changes to food establishment permit and inspection fees, effective February 9, 2026.
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