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CBP Officers Seize over $16 Million in Methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge Cargo Facility intercepted $16,512,400 in alleged methamphetamine.

BCIC Now Accepting Applications for eBridge Fund Program

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announced they are now accepting applications for their eBridge Fund Program.

Tyler County develops plan to improve broadband connectivity

Tyler County, Texas – After months of collecting broadband data in Tyler County, leaders agree that residents need better access to the internet. Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) conducted a survey between February 2021 and May 2021 to determine the community’s access, adoption, and use of the internet. In total, the study collected responses from 401 households along with businesses, schools, and other institutions.

(Somewhat) Friendlier Skies

Air travel was one of the hardest hit industries when the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdowns occurred in the spring of 2020. Things are looking up but continue to be well below pre-pandemic levels. The recent weekend of cancellations and delays illustrates one aspect of the ongoing challenges.

CASFV Convenes Regional Leaders for Lead with Hope: A Forum on Domestic Violence

October is domestic violence awareness month. The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) is hosting Lead with Hope, a forum on domestic violence, to raise awareness about an issue that affects thousands in El Paso.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will administer more than $308 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas in several different areas. Image for illustration purposes.

Over $308 Million in Funding for Public Safety Initiatives

"Nothing is more important than the safety and security of our communities, and the State of Texas continues to bolster programs and services that help keep Texans safe," said Governor Abbott.

Mission forges ties with Mazatlán, Mexico

Texas Border Business Mission, TX- The City of Mission signed a sister city agreement with Mazatlán, a Mexican town along the Pacific shoreline in the state of...

Luminary Scholarship program for undergrads unveiled

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley today announced a one-of-a-kind, merit-based scholarship program – the Luminary Scholarship – for undergraduate students.

Texas City Attorneys Association Board of Directors Elects Victor Flores

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville Interim City Attorney, Victor Flores, was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) during the association’s fall meeting in Houston, Texas on October 7, 2021. Mr. Flores is one of only two attorneys who have been appointed to the board from the Rio Grande Valley since the inception of the organization in 1928. Directors on the TCAA Board will attend numerous TCAA board meetings a year, and along with the rest of the board, will be responsible for setting policy and procedures for the organization, amongst other duties.

Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center to open for appointments at McAllen International Airport

McALLEN, Texas – Residents of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at McAllen International Airport (MFE) October 18 - 22.

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