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Small Business Thanks Gov. Abbott for Signing COVID-19 Liability Protection Bill

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NFIB State Director Annie Spilman today thanked Gov. Greg Abbott for signing Senate Bill 6, legislation that provides much-needed COVID 19 liability protection for small business owners, manufacturers, and other employers during a pandemic emergency.
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Shareese Hicks Hired As New Track & Field And Cross Country Head Coach

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics, Chasse Conque announced on Tuesday the hiring of Shareese Hicks, who spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Memphis, as the new head coach of the Vaqueros track & field and cross country programs.

$19.5 Million From American Rescue Plan For Broadband In Brownsville

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Mayor Trey Mendez and the City of Brownsville Commission approved $19.5 million from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for broadband development, which will help eliminate the digital divide in Brownsville. The item was approved in a regularly scheduled City Commission meeting held on July 5, 2021.

Edinburg Library to Host Local Author W.F. Strong Thursday

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The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library invites the public to meet local author W.F. Strong. The author will promote his book – Stories from Texas: Some of Them Are True. Vol II – at the library on Thursday, July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Edinburg, TX— The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library invites the public to meet local author W.F. Strong. The author will promote his book – Stories from Texas: Some of Them Are True. Vol II – at the library on Thursday, July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This 2021 release is the sequel to 2018’s Stories From Texas: Some of Them Are True. The first book contained 70 Texcentric stories about Texas history and culture, famous Texans and iconic brands. This new volume continues those themes with 65 new stories that celebrate the beautiful and diverse histories of the Lone Star State and its peoples. W.F. Strong is a Fulbright scholar and Professor of Communication at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He grew up in South Texas and holds degrees in Communication and Literature from Abilene Christian University and the University of North Texas, as well as a Doctorate in Communication and Rhetoric from the University of Arizona. His storytelling influences range from Mark Twain, on whom he wrote his doctoral dissertation, to former public-radio host Garrison Keillor. Strong has pursued a lifelong fascination with Texas literature, history and culture, having immersed himself in the classic books of the great Texas novelists and historians, from Walter Prescott Webb's ''Indians of Texas'' to Larry McMurtry's ''Lonesome Dove'' series to Philipp Meyer's ''The Son.'' He grew up working on farms and ranches in South Texas and so has had a long connection with the Texas soil, as did his ancestors, who farmed and ranched in North Texas for more than a century. Two of his distant forebears signed the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico. This familial history has nurtured his love for the vibrancy of Texas culture, both historical and modern. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so come early to ensure a seat. For more information, contact Raúl Martínez at 956-383-6246. The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is located at 1906 South Closner Boulevard in Edinburg, TX.

City of McAllen Launches Community Toolshed

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The McAllen City Commission approved the creation of a community toolshed, a program where McAllen residents can borrow – for free – various lawn and garden tools and equipment for residential beautification.

RGV Agents Encounter a Group of 298 Migrants

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Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station (RGC) agents apprehended 736 migrants in three large groups in La Grulla, Texas.

Border Patrol Agents Continue Rescue Efforts in the RGV

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U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector continue life-saving efforts.
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New Pedestrian Crossing Signal to be Activated on Bartlett Ave.

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Attention motorists, if you are used to driving through Bartlett Avenue to and from Del Mar, you will be seeing a new yellow flashing signal and portable message signs.
U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the El Paso Sector discovered 134 migrants inside three separate stash houses, along with over $600k worth of Methamphetamine in the last 48 hours. On July 15, Alamogordo agents located 67 undocumented migrants trying to hide inside of a trailer in Chaparral, New Mexico. Of the 67 migrants, there were 44 Guatemalans, 16 Ecuadorans, five Mexicans, one El Salvadorian, and one Honduran. Two of the migrants from Guatemala were unaccompanied children. On July 14, Ysleta agents found a stash house in San Elizario, Texas with 43 undocumented migrants hiding inside of a home. Of the 43 migrants, there were 20 Ecuadorans, 11 Peruvians, 10 Mexicans, one Honduran, and one Unaccompanied Child from Guatemala. Inside of the home a Border Patrol Agent canine handler found 19.85 pounds of Methamphetamine worth an estimated street value of $635,200. On July 14, Santa Teresa agents found another stash house in Vado, New Mexico with 24 undocumented migrants hiding inside of a house. Of the 24 migrants, there were 18 Ecuadorans, four Guatemalans, and two Mexicans. Of the 134 migrants, 131 were single adults and three were unaccompanied children, all of whom entered illegally into the United States and were trying to avoid detection. Stash houses are used by transnational criminal organizations to hide migrants until they can be transported further into the United States. The three unaccompanied children from Guatemala were taken to the El Paso Central Processing Center for further processing while the 131 other migrants were returned back to Mexico in accordance with Title 42 of the United States Code Section 265. The combined efforts of the United States Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector, Homeland Security Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s office led to the apprehension of 134 illegal migrants in the last 48 hours. Three unaccompanied children from Guatemala were rescued from dire conditions that are commonly found in stash houses. Lastly, 19.85 pounds of Methamphetamine worth over $635,200 was taken out of circulation for distribution in our communities. “Our Border Patrol agents will continue to work together with other law enforcement agencies to rescue migrants from these deplorable living conditions where they are held for long periods of time,” said El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. “No human being should be treated like a commodity.” It is important to note that an arrest or criminal complaint is merely a charge and should not be considered evidence of guilt. Subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by calling 1-800-635-2509.

El Paso Sector Agents locate stash houses and $600k worth of Methamphetamine

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Texas Border Business U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the El Paso Sector discovered 134 migrants inside three separate stash houses, along with over $600k worth...
Boxes containing 3,740 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge.

CBP Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Seize Narcotics Worth Over $75 Million

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Texas Border Business LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics in four separate, unrelated incidents that...
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