Governor Signs Major Disaster Declaration After Severe Weather And Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to support Texas’ ongoing response and recovery efforts following severe weather and flooding impacting communities across the state. Governor Abbott also visited Uvalde County to receive updates on flood conditions, survey damage, and meet with state and local officials coordinating the local response.
Workforce Solutions Jobs Update, 7-20-26
Texas Border Business Below you will find our Hot Jobs for this week, all these jobs and many more are available on www.workintexas.com. Border Patrol Information Session Tuesday,...
City of Pharr Named National Finalist for 2026 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award®
The City of Pharr has been named a finalist for the 2026 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor recognizing organizational performance excellence. As one of only 13 organizations nationwide selected as finalists this year, the City of Pharr is the only city in the United States to earn finalist status in the 2026 award cycle
Port of Brownsville Set to Anchor $3.2 Billion Next-Gen Autonomous Naval Shipyard
Continuing its storied shipbuilding tradition, the Port of Brownsville today welcomed Governor Greg Abbott's announcement that Saronic Technologies has selected the port as the home of Port Alpha, a $3.2 billion next-generation shipyard expected to create more than 10,000 direct jobs in the region
Texas AG Issues Warning Against Flood-Related Scams and Price Gouging
As communities across Texas continue to be affected by devastating flooding and additional severe weather remains possible, Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Texans to stay vigilant against scams, fraudulent charities, and illegal price gouging centered around the flooding in Texas.
Cornyn Hails 10,000-Job Port Alpha Shipyard Coming to Brownsville
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s announcement that Saronic is investing more than $3 billion...
Binational Summit to Halt Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak Convened in New Mexico
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joined federal, state, and industry leaders in New Mexico for a New World Screwworm (NWS) Summit, calling for immediate, coordinated action to stop the pest before it further threatens America's livestock industry, wildlife, pets, and economy.
Laredo Resident Ordered to Prison for 11 Years in Fentanyl Distribution Case
A 24-year-old Laredo man has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz Issues First Public Statement on Fatal Houston ICE Shooting
"My name’s Aaron Reitz. I’m the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and I want to provide a statement on the shooting and death of Lorenzo Salgado here in Houston
Texas Hits Record 14.46 Million Nonfarm Jobs After June Surge
Texas set a new record for total jobs in June and again outpaced the national annual growth rate. Texas reached a new high of 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June after a gain of 43,400 jobs.
