Texas Teachers Recognized with $750 Million in Incentive Allotment Awards
Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds have been awarded to more than 65,000 Texas teachers across more than 800 school systems.
McMahon Issues Statement on Passage of the ‘No Aid for Ghost Students Act’ Â
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released a statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act.
Cornyn’s Measures to Fight Online Child Abuse Officially Signed into Law
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after a provision he authored as part of his Renewed Hope Act to enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s capabilities to identify, rescue, and protect victims of online child sexual exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice was signed into law by President Trump as part of the Secure America Act
Mrs Baird’s Bread Launches Fifth Annual Fighting Texas Hunger Campaign
Mrs Baird’s Bread® is continuing a tradition of giving back that began more than a century ago when founder Ninnie Baird baked bread for her neighbors in Fort Worth.
Pharr Breaks Ground on Landmark Multi-Use Facility Under Leadership of Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez
The City of Pharr held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art multi-use facility, a project city leaders described as a major investment in the community’s future. The project was presented under the leadership of Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, the Pharr City Commission, city staff, and project partners.
Rio Bank Executive Says Bank On INT Helps Retain Local Talent
Albert Guajardo, senior executive vice president and chief lending officer at Rio Bank, said the Bank On INT internship program is helping local banks identify, develop, and retain talent from the Rio Grande Valley.
Myssie Cardenas-Barajas Appointed to National Association of REALTORS® Data Center Work Group
REALTOR® and property rights advocate Myssie Cardenas-Barajas has been appointed to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Data Center Work Group
Mexican National Extradited to U.S. in Child Exploitation Case
A 39-year-old citizen of Mexico who had been living in Dublin, Ireland, is set to appear in McAllen federal court for production of child pornography.
Houston Man gets 32 years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Minors in Two Texas...
A 23-year-old local man has been sentenced for sex trafficking and enticing a minor.
Feds Disable 13 Chinese Spying Sites Targeting U.S. Officials
Thirteen internet domains used to target U.S. persons, including current and former security clearance holders with access to classified and sensitive U.S. government information, were seized today by federal authorities.



































