U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today issued the following statement after Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats blocked an effort by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to pass additional funding for the small business rescue loan program, which will soon be depleted

Areas within Texas’ major metropolitan cities where residents are at the greatest risk for hospitalization and critical care due to COVID-19 have been mapped for the first time by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees hosted its annual Mission Academic Excellence Awards Banquet in mid-March.

Three health centers in the Rio Grande Valley were awarded $4,009,005 in another round of federal grants to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Edinburg and Edinburg Economic Development Corporation have created a Business Recovery Task Force to help with the recovery efforts related to Coronavirus.

Millions of people in Texas have filed for unemployment, with numbers expected to increase in this Thursday’s Department of Labor report. While low-wage workers are the most likely to suffer from the impacts of coronavirus, TRLA is available to help as they navigate their employment issues during the pandemic.

About 64 million households across the nation are receiving a paper questionnaire in the coming days as the U.S. Census Bureau continues to ensure responding to the census is easier than ever. Of the nation’s households, 46.2% have already responded to the 2020 Census. The remaining households will receive a paper questionnaire starting April 8.

Cowboy Chicken is spreading cheer by adding a little sweetness to every meal purchased through its mobile app. The fast-casual wood-fired rotisserie chicken chain is giving away a free Jeanette’s homemade peach cobbler to guests now through April 30.

A 35-year-old resident of Mexico City, Mexico, has entered a guilty plea to bulk cash smuggling, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.

H-E-B and Favor Delivery has expanded service to support even more Texans. With this move, Favor has doubled its delivery coverage area statewide to give more Texans access to on-demand delivery from restaurants and stores and to support more seniors via the H-E-B & Favor Senior Support Program.