RGV Desal Project Presented as Long-Term Water Solution for Rio Grande Valley
Cynthia Sakulenzki, president of the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, welcomed elected officials, community leaders, business representatives, and media members to a press conference on the proposed RGV Desal marine desalination project.
Texas AG Targets Carnival Cruise Line After Massive Hack Compromises 800K Texans
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his investigation into Carnival Corporation (“Carnival”) following an April 2026 data breach that compromised the personal information of an estimated 6 million people, including over 800,000 Texans.
Illegal Alien Sentenced to nearly 20 Years After Tossing Bags of Meth Out Window...
A 27-year-old repeat felon from Mexico who unlawfully resided in Rio Grande City has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute three kilograms of meth.
Texas Formally Applies for $10 Billion Border Reimbursement
Texas has submitted the comprehensive documentation required to seek reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for costs incurred by the State of Texas to secure the border.
McAllen PD Needs Your Help to Identify Suspect in Bicentennial Trail Indecent Assault
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas — The McAllen Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest wanted in connection...
Border Patrol Surpasses Historic Milestone with Over 21,000 Agents
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reached a historic milestone this spring with 21,471 Border Patrol agents now serving on the front lines — the highest staffing level in the U.S. Border Patrol’s 102-year history.
$22 Million Grid Boost Coming to Northwest Texas to Keep the Lights On
Governor Greg Abbott announced two Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grants totaling more than $22 million, to strengthen electric reliability for North Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) customers in the northeast Texas Panhandle region. The grants will support projects that include increasing substation capacity, improving power restoration capability, and transmission line upgrades.
Nine Indicted in South Texas Over Massive Health Care Fraud
Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud.
Where the UK Stands 10 Years After the Brexit Vote
About 10 years ago, voters in the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). Key issues in the decision included a desire for more control and autonomy, with less immigration without the EU’s policy of free movement.
West Texas Grid Gets 860 MW Boost With Eighth Texas Energy Fund Loan
Governor Greg Abbott announced the eighth Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan for 860 megawatts (MW) of new, reliable power in Ward County, enough electricity to power approximately 215,000 Texas homes.
