The following statements on Gov. Abbott’s actions to allow tasting rooms at wineries and distilleries to safely reopen should be attributed to the Texas Winery PAC and Texas Craft Spirits PACs

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many families across the Rio Grande Valley and Texas Southmost College student Casandra de la Cruz is not the exception, but she has overcome the challenges of the “new normal” and is determined to complete TSC’s Teacher Education program.

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials.

In the early morning hours, Rio Grande City (RGC) agents foiled a drug smuggling attempt that led to the discovery of more than 575 pounds of marijuana.

Within 12 hours, Rio Grande City agents arrested two illegal aliens with extensive criminal history.

Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texas health care providers to enroll in the Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Immunization Program to be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccines once they are available.

The Laredo College Homeland Security Studies Program (HSSP) will be having free information sessions for those who are interested in registering for the one-semester certification, two-semester certification or the Associate of Applied Science.

Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) had a total of 13 students earn AP Scholar recognition for their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

Hidalgo County as well as other counties in the Rio Grande Valley, are no longer considered high hospitalization areas and, therefore, will be subject to higher occupancy levels ordered by Governor Greg Abbott in September, a state health official told Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez on Tuesday.

The Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) and the City of Brownsville Fire Department are raising awareness during Fire Prevention Week, which is October 4 through October 10, 2020.