June saw a strong acceleration in the pace of recovery in the job market. Total nonfarm payroll employment in the US rose by 850,000 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and more than 1.7 million jobs have been gained in the last three months. Since the worst of the decline in April 2020, US employment has risen by 15.6 million. Nonetheless, it remains 6.8 million (4.4%) below the peak in February 2020.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation that identifies eleven agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 8.

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and partners rescue migrants on the Rio Grande, in ranches, and at the Border Patrol checkpoint.

Laredo College is recognized for its state-of-the-art facilities in the two-campus district. As it continues expanding, our institution offers innovative programs at our South Campus, such as Culinary Arts and Child Development.

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted three human smuggling attempts that led to 21 arrests.

EDINBURG, TX – Adopters and fosters are urgently needed for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens at Palm Valley Animal Society. The shelter is over capacity, with 860 dogs and 373 cats on site and dozens more expected to arrive this week.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday Dr. Margaret Graham, Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology, as the new Faculty Athletics Representative.

Mission, Texas – Laredoan, Viviana Frank, Architect and Partner of Able City LLC recently earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national certification that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development.

ALAMO - PSJA Memorial Early College High School Music Student Israel MacDonald was accepted to the prestigious National Youth Orchestra 2 (NYO2) to be held this summer in New York. The incoming Senior and State Outstanding String Bass Soloist is looking forward to working with some of the best musicians in the nation through this program.

Texas Workforce Commissioner Julian Alvarez presents South Texas College with a Skills Development Fund check in the amount of $287,500 at a special ceremony July 6, 2021.