Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Charged with Attempt to Assassinate the President
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was arraigned today in U.S. District Court on charges stemming from the April 25, 2026, shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
Desalination Project Proposed for South Texas Gains Momentum
During an interview conducted by Sergio Sanchez on KURV 710 AM, Mark M. Ellison outlined details of a proposed billion-dollar desalination project for South Texas, describing it as a long-term solution to regional water shortages.
Mayor Ochoa and Ellie Torres Highlight Regional Push to Strengthen Drainage System
Texas Border Business By Texas Border Business Omar Ochoa and Ellie Torres, Precinct 4 commissioner for Hidalgo County, outlined efforts to improve drainage across the region,...
Ray Thomas Urges Lawyers to Vote as State Bar Election Nears Deadline April 30th
With only a few days remaining before the April 30, 2026, deadline, Ray Thomas is calling on members of the State Bar of Texas to participate in the election for president-elect, noting that “90% of the lawyers have yet to vote” and stressing that participation is critical.
Port Laredo Slips to Third as Commodity Spikes Temporarily Shift U.S. Trade Rankings
Port of Laredo ranked third among U.S. trade gateways in 2025 after holding the top position for two consecutive years, as sharp increases in specific commodities at major airports altered national rankings.
Navy Commissions Submarine USS Idaho
Texas Border Business By Navy Chief Petty Officer Darren Moore, Submarine Readiness Squadron 32 / US DOW The Navy commissioned the submarine USS Idaho in a traditional ceremony...
$1 Billion Desalination Plant Planned for South Padre Island to Bolster Water Supply
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business A $1 billion seawater desalination plant is planned for South Padre Island as part of an effort to provide a...
Paxton Steps Up Pressure on Austin ISD in Fight Over School Restroom and Locker...
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent another letter to Austin ISD (“AISD”) demanding copies of district policies and enforcement actions related...
At-Risk Youth to Graduate from Harvard Law Program at County Courthouse
Harvard Law School, in a landmark partnership with Hidalgo County and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) Department of Sustainability, has joined forces to extend a prestigious Ivy League educational opportunity to the South Texas community.
McAllen City Commissioner Voices Support for School Bond Proposal
McAllen City Commissioner Tony Aguirre has publicly expressed support for McAllen Independent School District Proposition A, a $335 million bond measure scheduled for a May 2, 2026, election.
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