A 55-year-old Laredo man has been sentenced for illegally possessing firearms.

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data tables about U.S. employment, housing (energy expenses), mental health, social connectedness and other topics from the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). In addition to data tables, the release includes a new infographic highlighting U.S. arts and entertainment activities.

A 50-year-old Mission resident has been convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering, violating the Travel Act, and witness tampering.

The thirteenth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Thursday, July 16. The 90-minute launch window will open at 5:45 p.m. CT.. 

Representatives from manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and industrial park companies in San Luis Potosí examined Rio South Texas region as a potential location for cross-border operations during a June 11, 2026, business meeting hosted by COSTEP in Rio South Texas.

The thirteenth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Thursday, July 16. The 90-minute launch window will open at 5:45 p.m. CT.

 The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Ruben Calzada Hernandez, a Mexican national accused of sexually assaulting a child, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

Diode will not pursue a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County. In a notice to Henderson County officials, Diode determined the project did not meet the Governor’s directives or community expectations.

Governor Greg Abbott announced over $114 million in housing tax credits that will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 70 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans across the state. These awards, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), will help developers construct or rehabilitate over 4,400 affordable housing rental units. 

Leaders of the San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster presented global and Mexican vehicle production data while promoting new cross-border business opportunities during a June 11 meeting with economic development organizations and business representatives in Rio South Texas.