Senator Hinojosa on President Trump’s Visit to the Rio Grande Valley
Today, President Donald Trump visited the Rio Grande Valley to participate in a roundtable on immigration and border security issues and receive a briefing on border security.
Congressmen Gonzalez and Espaillat Introduce the This Land is Our Land Act
On Wednesday, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the This Land Is Our Land Act to prohibit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Department of Defense from constructing any new border barriers, including walls or fences, on federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior.
Cornyn, Senate GOP Introduce Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Bill
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. This legislation will allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state...
Cornyn: Democrats Jeopardizing Livelihoods of Border Communities, Federal Employees to Spite President
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the government shutdown and the need for common sense border security funding.
McAllen Rowe High to present Anything Goes musical
McAllen James “Nikki” Rowe High School students will present the musical Anything Goes Jan. 19-22 and Jan. 25-26at the Rowe High auditorium (2101 N. Ware Rd.).
City of Pharr Appoints Jose Luengo as Chief of Police
At the first city commission meeting of the new year, Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and City of Pharr officials announced the appointment of Jose Luengo as City of Pharr's Chief of Police.
ICYMI: How the Shutdown Affects Federal Employment in Each State
As the partial federal government shutdown enters its third week, its effects on public-sector employment are far-reaching across the country.
VIDEO: On Fox, Cornyn Says Democrats Aren’t Interested in Compromise on Border Security
Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino to discuss border security funding and Democratic leadership’s refusal to compromise.
Edinburg EDC Prepares for 86th Legislative Session
As state legislators prepare for the upcoming 86th Legislative Session, which commences this month, government entities across Texas are working to align their legislative priorities to ensure that their respective goals and projects are front and center among state decision makers.
Congressman Gonzalez Statement on President Trump’s Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today issued the following statement following media reports that President Donald J. Trump will be visiting the U.S.-Mexico Border, potentially McAllen, Texas.

































