Attorney General Ken Paxton today asked a U.S. District Court to enforce terms of the Texas tobacco settlement agreement requiring major cigarette companies to pay more than $125 million to the state of Texas.

Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jaime Tijerina to the 464th Judicial District Court for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced $90,664,238 in preliminary Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Title I formula allocations funds for Local Educational Agencies (LEA) in the Rio Grande Valley.

Ann and 78 other top spellers from third grade to eighth grade participated in the Edinburg CISD 26th Annual District Spelling Bee, which was organized by the district’s Library Services Department.

First of all, Happy New Year to everyone! Many of you will agree with me that 2018 went by too fast. Will 2019 be the same? We’ll find out very soon.

More than three decades ago, I had an opportunity to interview Glen E. Roney. He had always been a popular man due to his dedication to the communities of South Texas, and also because of his philanthropic activities.

Six members of the McAllen High Mariachi Oro have earned spots on the 2019 TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All-Region Mariachi Ensembles following auditions held recently.

Five choir students from McAllen ISD have earned All-State recognition, continuing McAllen ISD’s tradition of excellence in the fine arts.

The Children's Museum of Brownsville is extending invitations to media and media-personnel to attend the grand opening of the brand new Sun, Earth, Universe exhibit

Dr. Kristine Garza, Principal at McAllen ISD’s Wilson Elementary, has been nominated for the 2018-19 national LifeChanger of the Year award.