2021 Star of Texas Award Ceremony
Since the awards began in 2003, over 600 brave Texans have been honored.
Justice Department Announces Additional Distribution of More than $568 Million to Victims of Madoff...
The Department of Justice announced today that the Madoff Victim Fund (MVF) began its seventh distribution of approximately $568 million in funds.
Record-Breaking 12.2 million People Are Enrolled in Healthcare Coverage
A new report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that more than 2.8 million people newly gained access to affordable health care through the 2021 Special Enrollment Period.
Commissioner’s Corner: Mayor Pro Tem Joaquin “J.J.” Zamora, Dist. 2
n this episode of Commissioner’s Corner, McAllen City Commissioner, and newly elected Mayor Pro Tem, discusses issues important to residents in District 2, including Ongoing drainage projects and their various funding mechanisms; traffic improvements, including widening and extending of Dove Avenue and other projects, and issues of illegal dumping.
International Vaccination Partnership with State of Nuevo Leon, MEX Launches at Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge
The initiative is designed to help keep the automotive and other trade industries flowing, by ensuring that maquila workers in Nuevo Leon are vaccinated.
Optimism Increases, but 50% of Owners Say Labor Shortage an Issue
AUSTIN – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased in August to 100.1, up 0.4 points from July. Five of the 10 Index components improved, four declined, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 69, the lowest level since January 2016.
NatureSweet Nationally Launches Ready to Eat “To Go” Line
SAN ANTONIO, TX – September 14, 2021 – NatureSweet is proud to bring its new “To Go” line, a highly innovative product that combines three different innovations into a first in the snacking tomato category: Ready-to-Eat snacking tomatoes, in a single-use format and in a crush-resistance packaging, enabling consumers across North America to carry a healthy snack with them and growing the category for the retailers.
Federal Tax Proposal Could Cost Texas over 100,000 Jobs
Austin - Texas Association of Business (TAB) released a preliminary report it commissioned stressing the negative economic impact of the proposed changes to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI).
City of McAllen Office of Communications Wins at Annual Industry Awards Ceremony
The Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), a division of the Texas Municipal League (TML), announced the 2021 winners of its state-wide TAMI Awards Competition during a ceremony at the annual conference held in late August in Round Rock, Texas.
CBP Officers at the El Paso ports of entry seize over $2 million worth...
EL PASO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the El Paso area ports of entry, seized over 83 pounds of cocaine, more than seven pounds of fentanyl, over 72 pounds of methamphetamine, 107 pounds of marijuana and arrested 25 fugitives in the last week.
