Joint Efforts Leads to Stash House Discovery
U.S. Border Patrol agents working with federal and local law enforcement agencies dismantle a human smuggling stash house, leading to the arrest of 16 illegal aliens.
Tax preparer sent to prison after causing more than $3 million in fraudulent tax...
A suburban Houston-area man has been ordered to prison following his convictions of 15 counts of fraud and tax violations, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Broadband for Brownsville
The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) has partnered with the City of Brownsville, Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, Brownsville Independent School District, Brownsville Public Utilities Board, Port of Brownsville, Texas Southmost College, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to bring broadband to Brownsville.
Rio Grande Valley to Receive $143K in Federal Grants for Firefighters
Several entities in the Rio Grande Valley were awarded a number of federal grants totaling $143,367.02 to enhance operations and safety, recruitment, and retention for the Fire Departments in response to the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced today.
The Museum of South Texas History is seeking COVID-19 Donations from the Community
The collections department at the Museum of South Texas History preserves and presents materials of enduring historical value. Sometimes this also means recognizing history in the making. The current COVID-19 pandemic is one such event.
Hidalgo County Precinct 4 receives $1.2M Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant for Local...
Hidalgo County will receive a $1,223,357 urban outdoor grant for the Sunflower Memorial Park project located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
Border Patrol K-9s Help Seize Over $9.5M Worth of Drugs in 24 Hours
U.S. Border Patrol agents working with their K-9 partners continue to prove effective against hard narcotic smuggling attempts at the Rio Grande Valley checkpoints.
$5M for Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) announced that the City of Brownsville was awarded $5,000,000 in discretionary Airport Improvement Program (AIP) federal grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Border Patrol Agents Remain Vigilant
Since Wednesday, agents thwarted eight human smuggling attempts that led to the arrest of seven human smugglers and 53 illegal aliens.
UTRGV Athletics Promotes Communications Staff
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday promotions for the communications staff, as Jonah Goldberg is now the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications while Danny Elizondo is now the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications.
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