The evolution of science and our role in preventing the spread of COVID-19
While science continues to evolve, finding new and better solutions, we need to use the tools and knowledge we currently have to fight COVID-19.
City of McAllen Receives $9.6M to Improve Transit During Coronavirus Outbreak
The City of McAllen was awarded a federal grant of $9,572,032 to help transit providers continue to operate throughout the novel coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.
Rep. Cuellar Announces $16 Billion Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance...
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tax Policy News
The Comptroller's office publishes this newsletter to keep you informed about Texas taxes.
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund
As part of the greater response to the coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed the CARES Act, which provided the state of Texas with $11.2 billion to help cover their COVID-19 related costs.
TxDOT Urges Drivers to plan Sober Rides Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend
As COVID-19 orders are relaxed in many parts of the state and more Texans return to the roads, TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign is reminding drivers to make a sober ride part of their Memorial Day weekend plans.
WATCH LIVE: TRLA Provides Resources for Texas Renters As Eviction Moratorium Expires
TRLA Housing attorneys will be answering eviction-related questions during a Facebook Live event on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30pm CST in English and in Spanish at 6:00pm CST. Those who want to submit questions may post their questions in the comments on TRLA’s Facebook page. No legal advice will be given during the session.
More Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites in Hidalgo and Bexar Counties
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the locations of mobile COVID-19 testing sites in Hidalgo and Bexar Counties in the 15th District of Texas. Testing will begin tomorrow, Friday, May 22.
UTRGV linguists awarded federal grant to document the language of the RGV
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded two UTRGV professors and their University of Arizona collaborator a grant for a project on bilingualism on the U.S. Mexico border.
Radio Station Giving Away Advertising to Support Local Business
To help some local businesses recover from the economic injury of COVID-19, one radio station is giving away advertising to help them drive sales for their products or services.
























