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DEA Director Terry Cole Issues Direct Message to Mexico

In a video message released on the DEA’s official social media platforms, DEA Director Terry Cole declared that the agency has never been more focused on combating the fentanyl crisis, describing the synthetic opioid as an unprecedented threat that continues to devastate the United States.

City of Pharr’s Independence Day Festival 

The City of Pharr invites residents and visitors to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at the City's annual Independence Day Festival on Friday, July 4, 2026.  

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Elden Harvey Johnson

Army Pvt. Elden Harvey Johnson fought in the 1944 Italian Campaign of World War II as an infantryman and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism.

DOJ Sues Massachusetts and Rhode Island Over Undocumented Student Tuition Laws

The Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens.

40-Year Prison Term for Former School Board President Convicted of Child Exploitation

Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas HOUSTON – A 61-year-old Houston man has been ordered to federal prison for possession of child pornography...

Celebrating Law Enforcement Excellence At TGIA Conference

Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks and participated in an awards ceremony for outstanding law enforcement professionals at the 35th Annual Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA) Conference.

How Automated License Plate Tech Helped Texas DPS Crack a Houston AMBER Alert

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) has recovered two missing children identified in a statewide AMBER Alert issued out of Bexar Co. earlier this week. Escarleth Vasquez, 15, and Alejandro Vasquez, 1, were located safe in Houston last week.

Head Outdoors to Celebrate America’s 250th with Texas State Parks

Fourth of July is always special at Texas State Parks, but the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence has provided some memorable programming for this year’s holiday. Join Texas State Parks in celebrating America 250 with a patriotic themed event near you.

Bipartisan Senate Coalition Introduces Bill to Shield U.S. Shrimpers

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act. This bipartisan legislation prevents funds distributed through international financial institutions from being used to support foreign shrimp farming, processing, or export projects.

McAllen Invites Residents to Public Open House on June 29th

Mayor Javier Villalobos, the City Commission, City Manager Isaac J. Tawil, and city leadership invite all residents, business owners, and community members to a Public Open House to help guide the future planning and investment decisions for Downtown McAllen.

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