Edinburg Resident Receives 11-Year Prison Sentence After Assaulting Officers During Arrest
A 45-year-old Edinburg resident has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute meth and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Three More Major Data Center Firms Sign On to Texas Compliance Standards
Governor Greg Abbott announced that data center companies Skybox, Digital Realty, and Mara will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.
Governor Abbott Attributes Three-Year Texas Crime Drop to Tougher Laws
Governor Greg Abbott touted that under his current term the crime rate in Texas fell for the third consecutive year, according to new Uniform Crime Reporting data released by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The statewide rate dropped 13% in 2025.
Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.
Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development Foundation (RSTEF) Partners with Texas Southmost College Foundation
Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development (RSTEF) has awarded Texas Southmost College Foundation $390,000 for the purpose of postsecondary education and workforce development.
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for August
Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Ramon Alberto Artola Jr. is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $3,000 during August if the tip is received this month.
Authorities Seek New Tips in 1996 Brown Co. Cold Case
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information about the 1996 murder of Juan Leon Laureles, 30, in Brown Co. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for his death is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is received before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced.
City of Brownsville Earns Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Investment Policy
The City of Brownsville has earned the Certificate of Distinction for Investment Policy from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT), recognizing the City’s commitment to responsible financial stewardship and prudent management of public funds.
STC Brings Construction Management Program to Mid-Valley Campus This Fall
Students across the Mid-Valley will soon have greater access to careers in one of the region’s fastest-growing industries as South Texas College (STC) expands its Construction Management program to the Mid-Valley Campus beginning this fall.
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Nominees
On Tuesday, August 4th, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held a special meeting to approve the updated slate of the Board of Directors nominees for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
