Texas Border Coalition Urges Congress to Pass Dream and Promise Act of 2019
The Texas Border Coalition (TBC) today added its voice to those urging Congress to take action to protect hundreds of thousands of young people who entered the U.S. as children from deportation.
Cornyn, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Prevent Drug Companies from Abusing Patent System
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act which would curb major drug companies’ anti-competitive use of patents to protect their prescription drugs and prevent generic and biosimilar competition from coming to market.
South Texas College Announces 2019 MEDA Scholarship Opportunity for Mission Residents
South Texas College in partnership with The Mission Economic Development Authority (MEDA) invites permanent residents of the City of Mission who are interested in furthering their education to apply for this year’s MEDA scholarship.
Cornyn Chairs Hearing to Discuss Crisis at Southern Border
As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today held a hearing to highlight the humanitarian and security crisis at the southern border
Buckner Announces Winners for Inaugural Entrepreneurship Incubator Pitch Event
On Saturday, May 4, nine local entrepreneurs presented their business plans to a panel of expert judges during the inaugural Buckner Entrepreneurship Incubator Pitch Event, produced by nonprofit Buckner International.
McAllen’s Sunset Live Second Spring Performance Features a Texas-Spanish FlairÂ
Sunset Live, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley’s premier outdoor music festival returns for its second spring performance this Saturday May 11, 2019 at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park
WGU Texas, South Texas College sign Agreement to Make Higher Education More Accessible
On Monday, May 13, WGU Texas and South Texas College will hold a signing agreement ceremony to create pathways for students, employees, and graduates to work toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree and further their education at WGU Texas.
Cornyn Supports Bill to Ensure Gold Star Families Receive Survivor Benefits
Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored legislation providing tax relief for families who have lost a parent serving in the military.
Border Patrol Responds to 911 Calls and Rescues Several Illegal Aliens
U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Rio Grande Valley respond to 911 calls and rescued 26 illegal immigrants.
Border Patrol Dismantles Two Stash Houses
U.S. Border Patrol agents, with the assistance of the Hidalgo County Constables Office, disrupted a human smuggling event that led to the discovery of two active stash houses.






















