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Tyler Morning Telegraph earns 11 awards at Texas Press Association convention
The Tyler Morning Telegraph took home 11 awards this past weekend at the annual Texas Press…
RGV Literacy Center Appoints New Executive Director
Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley Literacy Center Board of Trustees has named…
Proposal to increase penalties for human smuggling stalls in Texas Senate
A committee on Tuesday declined to advance a House bill that would increase penalties for smuggling…
To save Fairfield Lake State Park, ‘persistent and extraordinary steps’ taken by Texas
Fairfield Lake State Park closed as Todd Interests plans a private home community. The... Fairfield Lake…
US border encounters of migrant families remain low, Department of Homeland Security says
U.S. officials say the number of migrant families they encountered at the Southwest border continues to…
Proposal to increase penalties for human smuggling stalls in Texas Senate
A committee on Tuesday declined to advance a House bill that would increase penalties for smuggling…
South Texas banking executive lays out roadmap for improved border, immigration reforms
Nearly a month removed from the lifting of Title 42, the set of pandemic-era protocols that…
Austin Energy shares tips to prepare for severe weather in central Texas
Weather disasters keep coming, with bigger storms that last longer. As Austin Energy prepares for future…
Missouri Guard part of troop buildup on the Texas border
The deployment is separate from a GOP-led effort to draw attention to immigration issues in run-up…
SB 8 Senate Committee Report
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity,…
SB 5 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation…
SB 2 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
Fairfield Lake State Park closes again as land sale negotiations fail
The state is now considering seizing the land to save the park after its purchase offer…
Industrial Real Estate Market Booms in the Rio Grande Valley
One of the highlights of the event was the presentation by Carlos Telles, the First Vice…
Polishing Automotive Refinishing Skills at Area Business
Repairing dents, dings and scratches is almost child’s play for Stephanie Luna, a student in Texas…
The 2023 Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship Awards, Celebrating Student Success
During the memorable evening, 129 students, accompanied by their parents, excitedly received their scholarships.
Thinking of moving from Ohio to Texas? Switching state can be daunting, here’s all the pros and cons you should know first…
Thinking of moving from Ohio to Texas? Switching state can be daunting, here's all the pros…
Missouri part of troop build-up on Texas border
Republican-led states are sending troops to the Texas border to highlight immigration in the lead-up to…
What the impeachment of the Texas attorney general means for Ken Paxton and his party
Republicans in the Texas House voted overwhelmingly last week to impeach State Attorney General Ken Paxton.…
What the impeachment of the Texas attorney general means for Ken Paxton and his party
Republicans in the Texas House voted overwhelmingly last week to impeach State Attorney General Ken Paxton.…
Birth of a Rare Sulawesi Monkey–One of World’s Most Endangered Primates is Celebrated
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of one of the world’s most endangered primates at a UK…
A Nurse and Her Boyfriend Saved a Man’s Life on Flight Home from Bahamas Vacation
A man named Michael can thank his lucky stars that when his heart stopped aboard an…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state of Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border Monday…
Stanford tops Texas A&M to win regional, Cardinal to host Longhorns in supers
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Saborn Campbell tripled and scored the go-ahead run, Malcolm Moore added a…
Texas passes bill eliminating mandatory vehicle inspections
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas drivers will save a trip to the auto shop after lawmakers voted…
Apple moves into virtual reality with a headset that will cost you more than $3,000
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real…
FBI raids Webb County Sheriff’s Office; Assistant chief under investigation
The FBI on Monday raided the offices of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, located in the…
San Antonio police searching for armed, dangerous suspect who shot at plain clothes officers
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a third suspect after detaining two following…
Big Mama’s Safe House pushes for community violence interrupters after weekend of gun violence
SAN ANTONIO – After a weekend of violence, a community group that works to make San…
2 men shot at West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – Two men were taken to an area hospital after being shot at a…
Tyler Morning Telegraph earns 11 awards at Texas Press Association convention
The Tyler Morning Telegraph took home 11 awards this past weekend at the annual Texas Press…
CA officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on TX border and flew them to Sacramento
Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border Monday and took them by private jet to…
Officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
California officials say the state of Florida has twice picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
California officials say the state of Florida has twice picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
California officials say the state of Florida has twice picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
California officials say the state of Florida has twice picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border…
California investigating whether DeSantis involved in flying asylum-seekers from Texas to Sacramento
Officials are investigating whether Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis was behind a flight that picked up asylum-seekers…
Top Texas OL, parents ‘definitely walked away smiling’ after Clemson official visit
Among the half dozen offensive line targets that officially visited Clemson over the weekend was this…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state of Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border Monday…
NASA Names New Agency General Counsel
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday the selection of Iris Lan as the agency’s new general…
NASA, SpaceX Launch Solar Arrays, Cargo to Space Station
Following a successful launch of NASA’s SpaceX 28th commercial resupply services mission, two new solar arrays,…
Review Board: NASA-JPL Psyche Progress Outstanding, Launch on Track
Steps taken by NASA, the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California, and Caltech, to…
NASA Selects Small Business, Research Teams for Tech Development
NASA will award funding to more than 200 small business teams to develop new technologies designed…
After 8th Grader Walked to Graduation, an NFL Star and University Team Up to Give Him a Ride to College
A Missouri middle schooler was so determined to make it to his graduation, he ended up…
‘Landmark’ Peanut Allergy Skin Patch Desensitizes Kids Using Immunotherapy to Stop Allergic Reactions
In a “landmark” phase III trial, a skin patch to combat peanut allergies in children under…
Little Boy Lost for 6 Days in Harsh Kenyan Wilderness is Rescued: ‘An Amazing Moment’
Kenya’s vast Tsavo East National Park is no place for the solitary. It’s easy to get…
Single Atom X-rayed For First Time in Breakthrough That Will ‘Transform the World’
Many laymen will not be aware that science has never been able to X-ray a single…
NASA TV Executive Producer Rebecca Sirmons
"'NASA for all.' That's something that I think is really important because we are the universe,…
Bexar County sheriff files criminal charges over DeSantis’ migrant flight
Javier Salazar on Monday filed criminal charges over the Florida governor’s operation to fly dozens of…
Bluewood Ranch Community Announces Grand Opening and Home Tours in Victoria Texas on June 8th and 9th, 2023
Six Affordable Home Floor Plans Available at New manufactured Home Community Six Affordable Home Floor Plans…
Laredo Agents Halt Narcotic Smuggling Attempt in Zapata
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Zapata Station halted a narcotic smuggle attempt in…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state of Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border Monday…
Following pandemic healthcare shift, Texas A&M to establish new Telehealth Institute
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXAN) — Following a shift toward telehealth care during the pandemic, Texas A&M…
Bored people killed off the Dodo Bird; now a Texas company is hoping to bring it back
AUSTIN (KXAN) – You have never seen the dodo bird in your lifetime. Driven to extinction…
PHOTOS: Lightning, rainbows dazzle skies above Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe storms swept across Central Texas over the weekend, bringing with them hail,…
Two Texas zoos named among the best in the country
Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 5, 2023. AUSTIN…
Austin American-Statesman staff strike over low pay
The Statesman is one of 18 newsrooms owned by Gannett that went on a one-day strike…
Majority of Texas children are kept on probation despite being low risk for rearrest, new report say
The report also found racial disparities among Texas children placed on probation, with Black children making…
Texas sheriff recommends criminal charges for Martha’s Vineyard migrant flights
A Texas sheriff’s office announced Monday it has recommended criminal charges over the two flights bringing migrants…
3 North Texas Women Make Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women List
Goosehead Insurance Co-Founder Robyn Jones, Encompass Home Health and Hospice Founder April Anthony, and MI Support…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
California officials say the state of Florida has twice picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border…
A Watchdog in the Water Wars
Editor’s note: This is part of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing challenges…
San Antonio labor market is strongest it’s been in years, experts say
SAN ANTONIO – The latest numbers from the U.S. Labor Department show the labor market is…
Bexar County to distribute free portable handgun safes, handgun cable locks
BEXAR COUNTY – The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved the distribution of 3,800 portable handgun safes…
San Antonio cancer center bracing for impact of drug shortage crisis
SAN ANTONIO – A serious shortage of chemotherapy drugs has forced the U.S. Food and Drug…
‘We had high hopes for Geremiah’: Gun violence leads to death of teen who recently graduated
SAN ANTONIO – A violent weekend across San Antonio led to the death of a teen…
What is the US debt ceiling? KSAT Explains
The debt ceiling debate that’s raged on in the nation’s capital was a test of political…
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office files criminal case over migrants flown from San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has filed a criminal case with the Bexar…
Nature Notes: Swallows some of Texas’ most interesting birds
Swallows are some of the most interesting birds we have here in Texas. They are fascinating…
Pharr & PSJA ISD Forge Landmark Long-Term Partnerships
Notably kicking off the start of a new month, the start of summer vacation for most…
California officials blast Florida’s DeSantis over transfer of migrants from Texas to Sacramento
California leaders have lashed out at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and hinted at a criminal investigation…
California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
California officials say the state of Florida has twice picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border…
Mercedes Welcomes Southern Tire Mart
Spanning an impressive 14,875 square feet, the facility will provide an expansive and well-equipped space for…
Office of the Governor
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Governor Brad Little visited Coeur d’Alene today to highlight takeaways from his…
State Rep. Joe Moody on team that will prosecute Texas attorney general
Texas state Rep. Joe Moody, an El Paso Democrat, is one of 12 House lawmakers who…
Dave Chappelle heads to Houston as part of 4 Texas arena stops
Comedian/actor Dave Chappelle will soon bring his "Dave Chappelle Live" stand-up comedy show to arenas in…
City of Pharr to Appoint Juan F. Gonzalez as Chief of Police
“I am excited to continue my leadership role here with the men and women of the…
The Ultimate Networking Luncheon, June 8th
Quarterly Good Day luncheons provide an opportunity for professionals from diverse industries to come together and…
Texas AGAIN Leads Nation with Most Fortune 500 Headquarters
The greater Houston metro area is No. 2 in the nation with 25 Fortune 500 headquarters,…
Migrants crossing the border illegally has slowed, but there are still issues
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas, who represents the 16th Congressional…
Controversial comedian Dave Chappelle plots out 4 Texas arena shows, including Austin
Comedian/actor Dave Chappelle will soon bring his "Dave Chappelle Live" stand-up comedy show to arenas in…
Art Exhibit Showcasing Local Artists to Debut, June 8th
“On the Edge, Al Borde” is a multimedia art exhibition curated by Daphne Art Foundation Executive Director…
Small Businesses Have Record High Job Openings
The labor force participation rate remains below pre-COVID levels, which is contributing to the shortage of…
New guidelines urge women to screen earlier for breast cancer
A Texas breast surgeon agrees with screening earlier, but she favors annual mammograms instead of exams…
Breaking Ground on Parking Lot Improvements in San Carlos Plaza
The high traffic area will benefit with 45 additional parking lot spaces, lighted areas, a new…
40 Businesses & Organizations Support Gov’s Call for Property Tax Relief
“The Governor’s plan would offer immediate and meaningful relief for all property owners in the state. This…
Become A Red Cross Volunteer as Another Active Hurricane Season Begins
Red Cross volunteers make up 90%
Next Generation of Auto Service Pros
Texas State Technical College celebrates its Automotive Technology instructors who educate and train a new generation…
8 Best Glamping Places In Texas To Visit This Summer
Texas offers a number of attractive features, including great beaches, charming small towns, and an abundance…
Siddhartha U.S. Tour in McAllen, June 8th
Last year, Siddhartha reached a new pinnacle in his career by embarking on a much-awaited tour for his…
95th Annual Independence Day Celebration
Texas Border Business The City of McAllen will be hosting the 95th Annual Independence Day Celebration…
‘Shoot to kill:’ Duo accused of plot to kill migrants, CBP officers at Texas-Mexico border
A pair of militia members who vowed to go “hunting” for migrants crossing the Texas-Mexico border…
Fairfield Lake closes despite $25M offer from Texas officials
The park officially closed last weekend. The park officially closed last weekend.
Maru De La Paz: FemCity RGV Speaker, June 13
Maru is a Business Development Manager with Valley Baptist Health System, where she also serves as…
LIVE Session with Astronaut on International Space Station
The LIVE Session is part of a collaborative program, coined In-Flight Educational Events, led by the…
Texas Senate to consider property tax relief, border security as House remains adjourned
The Senate will take up a border bill this week, but can’t make any changes to…