Cameron County Monitors Screwworm Threat After Zavala County Detection
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the first case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the UnitedStates, identifying an infected calf in Zavala County, Texas
RGV Mother and Daughter Face Prison After Human Smuggling Conviction
A federal jury has convicted two family members from the Rio Grande Valley of transporting an illegal alien.
TxDOT Hosting Event for Small Businesses, July 20th
Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas – The TxDOT Pharr District, which oversees the construction and maintenance of state highways in the eight southernmost counties of Texas, is...
DPS Finds 20 Migrants Hidden in Truck Tractor Near Laredo
 For the second time in less than 10 days, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has recovered nearly two dozen illegal immigrants being concealed inside a truck tractor during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Webb Co.Â
DSHS Opens Applications for Statewide Food Truck Licenses
The Texas Department of State Health Services has opened applications for a new statewide license for mobile food vendors, including food trucks, pushcarts and roadside vendors.
FREE Fishing Day in Texas is June 6th
The countdown is on. For one day; June 6th you can fish anywhere in Texas for free!
Five Partner Nations Join U.S. Forces for Operation Red Flag-Alaska
Texas Border Business By Air Force Senior Airman Maria Washler, Regional Media Center - Japan | US DOW Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2 commenced May 28, bringing together more...
Texas A&M AgriLife Responds After New World Screwworm found in Texas
Following the June 3 announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, APHIS, confirming the presence of New World screwworm, NWS, in Texas, experts across Texas A&M AgriLife are supporting state and federal agencies in their response and providing educational programming and resources to help protect livestock producers, wildlife managers, veterinarians, public health professionals and Texas families.
Pharr EDC Foundation Awards 50 Scholarships at 2026 Ceremony
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas — The Pharr EDC Foundation awarded 50 scholarships to students from local high schools...
Hidalgo County Monitors Flesh-Eating Screwworm Threat After Texas Case
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has issued the following statement regarding the New World screwworm detection in Texas: “We are closely...





































