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John Scott Appointed Interim Attorney General Of Texas

“John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim Attorney General during the time the Attorney General has been suspended from duty,” said Governor Abbott.

Essential Employees

The situation would be infinitely worse if not for one crucial source of labor – foreign-born workers! 

CBP Seizes $1.7 Million In Cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge

CBP seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents are investigating the seizure.

Business Leaders Praise Gov. Abbott’s Property Tax Cut Plan

Governor Abbott announced the special session #1 agenda, including directing property tax reduction dollars to cut school property tax rates as the best method to eliminate property taxes.

Vantage Bank & Loring Cook Foundation $10k Gift for Teach For America RGV

Teach For America (TFA) Rio Grande Valley announced today that it is the recipient of a $10,000 gift from Vantage Bank and the Loring Cook Foundation.

Gov. Honors Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony

“Today, we honor the heroes who gave their all to fight for our sacred rights and who went in harm’s way to protect the American way,” said Governor Abbott.

Human Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Harlingen Airport

All subjects were placed under arrest.

Amistad Dam Port Of Entry in Del Rio Temp. Closed, May 31-June 9

Travelers may also monitor the wait times at the Del Rio Port of Entry to using the following link: https://bwt.cbp.gov/index.html

House Bill 5 is on Its Way to The Gov.’s Desk

HB 5 establishes a new, transparent and accountable economic development incentive program.

Review: ‘Robert’s Story’ recounts larger-than-life tale of South Texas ranching family

Stephen Michaud’s "Robert’s Story: A Texas Cowboy’s Troubled Life and Horrifying Death" (Coyote Publishing, $29.95) recounts the sad, dramatic and very Texas tale of Robert East, and of an era and populace now mostly vanished — as hazy a perception as the ocelots and cougars that once wandered the land freely.

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