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The Texas House. Photo Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

Texas House passes new voting restrictions as Democratic hopes of killing the legislation wane

After months of drama and political resistance, the curtain has lowered on Democratic attempts to stave off a far-reaching rewrite of the state’s voting laws coveted by Republicans seeking to retain their hold on power in a changing Texas.
A rendering of the Bert Ogden Cadillac Lyriq dealership. The facility sits across from the multimillion-dollar Bert Ogden Arena.

Bert Ogden Electric Cadillac Dealership Surrounded by Demographic and Business Explosion

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez At the beginning of 2021, Bert Ogden Auto Group celebrated a milestone by topping out a state-of-the-art Bert Ogden...
David Espinoza, a U.S.Marine killed in the twin explosions at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Image source: Facebook.com City of Laredo

Rep. Cuellar Mourns Loss of Laredo Native David Espinoza

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to the death of Laredo native David Espinoza, a marine killed in the twin explosions at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. 

Varner to Play Professionally in Australia

GRAZ, Austria – Lesley Varner II, who played for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s basketball team from 2016-20, has signed to play professionally with UBSC Raiffeisen Graz of the Austrian Basketball Bundesliga.

TOROS Telescope makes ‘First Light’

BROWNSVILLE, TX - To the untrained eye, a glittering orange firework from space may not have much significance. But for astronomers, the image can provide significant information in the understanding of the cosmos.

UTRGV’S Talent Search Program grant proposals awarded $5.7M from U.S. Department of Education

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX – More than 2,000 Rio Grande Valley students from disadvantaged backgrounds will have a better chance to go on to college with assistance from UTRGV’S Talent Search Program.

USBP Seize More Than $320K Worth of Marijuana

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector agents interdict three drug smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 400 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamines, and Xanax tablets.

Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres Launches Re-Election Bid for Second Term

Edinburg, TX - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres has announced that she will be seeking a second term in office.

City of El Paso Reports Additional Delta Variant Cases

EL PASO, TX – The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting ten (10) additional confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the community resulting in a total of 13 confirmed cases.

Migrant Deaths Serve as Grim Reminder of Dangers of Human Smuggling

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents have encountered more that 412K migrants this fiscal year, but summer heat has taken its toll on migrants. Most of the more than 100 migrants discovered deceased this fiscal year in the Rio Grande Valley, were on rugged ranchlands in south Texas.

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