Over 250 Immigration Cases Filed This Week Across Western District of Texas Court
ederal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 255 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from October 16 through October 22, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. Charges were brought against alien smugglers and illegal aliens with past convictions for violent crimes, thefts, and multiple prior removals.
City of Pharr Communications Wins 10 State Awards
The City of Pharr's Office of City Communications received 10 awards, including four first-place honors, during the 2026 TATOA Government Programming Awards ceremony held November 5 at The Venues at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas.
SpaceX Signs Agreement with SINGULUS to Expand Solar Cell Production in Texas
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, a German manufacturer of solar cell production equipment, announced Tuesday that it has signed a supply contract with SpaceX to provide a complete production line for manufacturing high-efficiency solar cells at the company's facility in Bastrop, Texas.
Sen. Cruz Concludes Annual Review of Texas Service Academy Applicants
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after his Service Academy Nominations Board completed its annual meeting to recommend qualified Texas candidates for nomination to America’s distinguished military service academies.
DHR Health Brownsville Hosts Inspiring Weight Loss Support Group, Nov. 13th
Texas Border Business Cameron County, Texas - If you are considering weight loss surgery, then Dr. Angela Lomas, DHR Health bariatric surgeon, invites you to her...
How SpaceX Plans to Return Starship to the Launch Pad, Nov. 13th
Starship is preparing to take a major step towards full reusability: bringing the Starship upper stage back to the launch site for a catch by the tower at Starbase, following test flight 15 on November 13th, 2026.
Southern District of Texas Employees Honored at 2026 Director’s Awards
Three employees from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas were among 183 Department of Justice employees recognized for outstanding achievements at the 2026 Director’s Awards ceremony Oct. 28 in Washington, D.C.
McAllen to Host Pet Microchip Clinic Nov. 14th
The city of McAllen Animal Care Services, in partnership with Palm Valley Animal Society, will host a pet microchip clinic exclusively for McAllen residents from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in the employee parking lot at McAllen City Hall, 1300 W. Houston Ave.
Esteban Guerra Recognized for Eight Years of Leadership at Port of Brownsville
Esteban “Steve” Guerra, Cameron County judge-elect and former chairman of the Brownsville Navigation District (BND), has been recognized by the district's Board of Commissioners for eight years of service and his contributions to economic development at the Port of Brownsville.
Educational: Why Gas Prices Fall More Slowly Than Oil Prices
When oil prices drop, drivers expect gasoline prices to fall just as quickly. However, pump prices usually take longer to come down. This is because of how gasoline is produced, transported, and sold.


































