The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has launched upgraded Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for clients in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to make it easier for families to manage their benefits.

A 29-year-old illegal alien from Cuba living in Houston has been ordered to federal prison in a crime that involved transporting numerous illegal aliens.

A Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $24.2 million has been extended to FormFactor Inc. for their new probe card manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch. The advanced manufacturing facility is expected to create more than 600 jobs and represents $140 million to $170 million in capital investment over 2026.

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark court order to cut off a pornographic website’s ability to operate under its domain name after the company failed to take measures to protect children from the harmful sexual content it published. Image for illustration purposes

A poignant tree planting ceremony brought together community members, local leaders, and representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at McAllen Municipal Park today, creating a living monument to freedom and remembrance.

The Department of War today announced the launch of the Build Freedom workforce development initiative. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey will present a $10 million investment to skilled trades advocate Mike Rowe to support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Scholarship program.

The City of McAllen invites the community to celebrate America's birthday at the 98th Annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg is preparing to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as an official host location for America’s Block Party, part of the nationwide America250 commemoration.

Regional infrastructure transformation is moving steadily forward as a major highway expansion project officially hits the 38% completion mark today. The multi-phase project, designed to increase regional connectivity, improve traffic safety, and bolster economic development, is actively reshaping travel corridors across South Texas.

Quinta Mazatlán in partnership with the Valley Land Fund, invites youth ages 6 to 18 to participate in the free Southern Exposures Youth Nature Photo Contest, encouraging young photographers to explore the outdoors and showcase the beauty of South Texas through their own lens.