Category: Texas Red News
New inspection system being put in at heavily-used South Texas commercial port
A new vehicle inspection system is being installed at the busiest commercial port on the Southwest…
Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared
As one of the worst heat waves on record set in across much of the southern…
3-Year-Old on Texas Migrant Bus Dies on Way to Chicago, Officials Say
Officials did not say where the child was from or why they became ill
American Airlines’ Harlingen Team Soars to Victory in Internal Competition
The celebration was big and there was Robbert Van Doin talking to the press and holding…
The Harlingen Envoy Team: A Closer Look at Success
The senior Vice President of customer services for Envoy, Mr. John James, has painted a vivid…
3-year-old riding on Texas migrant bus dies on the way to Chicago
The bus departed from the Texas border city of Brownsville
Child dies while en route to Chicago as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s mi…
After a 3-year-old began showing signs of distress, the bus of asylum-seekers traveling from Brownsville to…
Edinburg Municipal Park Turf Enhancement Ribbon Cutting, August 14th
This is part of an overall turf enhancement that will also include an irrigation system upgrade…
3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say
Authorities say a 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way…
Ecosystems near Texas-Mexico border ‘choking’ from efforts to stop migrants
Greg Abbott, the state governor, has deployed fences, razor wires and buoys along the Rio Grande,…
Hundreds of migrants storm South Texas bridge from Matamoros, Mexico
It took law enforcement several hours to get control of the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville,…
Over $130k Job Training Grant to Texas Southmost College
“Texas continues to invest in our growing workforce to support vital industries in our state’s mighty…
Operation Lone Star: Still Keeping our Borders Secure
Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal to…
Finding Success as a Social Media Influencer
“I want to make a difference in people’s lives that goes further than social media,” he…
Texas U.S. reps. to Biden: Secure border or no support for new budget
(The Center Square) – Fifteen Republican U.S. representatives from Texas say they won’t support new funding…
Timeline & Challenges of the Hidalgo County Courthouse Construction Project
We will push forward and clear the path to complete this project, and we appreciate everyone’s…
Rio Bravo Historian to Present At MOSTHistory, August 20th
The abundance of Mexican sayings is enormous.
Insights from the Governor’s Small Business Summit
Adrian Villarreal, President of IBC McAllen, was among the key panelists who shared their insights.
Company behind Texas’ circular saw floating barrier speaks out
A spokesman for Governor Greg Abbott denied reports that the floating barriers have been responsible for…
Oklahoma National Guard troops help secure border in Texas
Along a mile stretch in El Paso that divides the US and Mexico, Oklahomans are keeping…
GOP presidential hopeful Suarez visits border
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the only Hispanic, so far, running for the Republican presidential nomination, visited…
Texas Democrat claims ‘barbaric’ floating border wall has saw-like blades between buoys
Governor Greg Abbott’s office responded, accusing Democrats, the White House and Mexico of spreading false information…
Hispanic GOP presidential hopeful Suarez visits South Texas border to see ‘crisis’
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the only Hispanic, so far, running for the Republican presidential nomination, visited…
GOP presidential hopeful Suarez visits border
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the only Hispanic, so far, running for the Republican presidential nomination, visited…
Hispanic GOP presidential hopeful Suarez visits South Texas border to see ‘crisis’
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the only Hispanic, so far, running for the Republican presidential nomination, visited…
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos Introduces Texas Governor Greg Abbott to kick-off The Governor’s Small Business Summit
The Governor’s announcement of tax cuts, particularly in property taxes and the franchise tax for small…
Governor Abbott Signs Largest Property Tax Cut in Texas History
The Governor was joined at the historic bill signing by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade…
STC, Local ISD’s Receive $4 Million In TWC Grants
Through their strong partnership with STC, La Joya ISD was awarded two grants that totaled $1,384,190…
Texas illegal crossings surge as families with children make the trek in large groups
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the Rio Grande Sector in Texas encountered hundreds of…
Tax-Free Weekend is a Great Opportunity to Shop Small Businesses
According to the Texas Comptroller, the 2023 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 11, and…
Over $9.9M In Career Training Grants Awarded to RGV Schools
Chairman Daniel today presented nine of the awards at a ceremony attended by state and local officials,…
$1.5M in Federal Funding to Help Homeless Veterans Re-Enter The Workforce
To our veterans, thank you for your service!
Texas-Sized Dreams Come True At 10th Annual H-E-B Quest For Texas Best
H-E-B celebrated a decade of H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best competition with a Texas-sized surprise today…
Technovate Education Conference, August 11th
There will be presentations on about 95 topics including Tools for Digital Readers, Deepening Learning with…
Taking on the Digital Landscape in TSTC’s Cybersecurity Program
Murillo is studying for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity at TSTC’s Harlingen campus.…
Hundreds of migrants storm South Texas bridge from Matamoros, Mexico
It took law enforcement several hours to get control of the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville,…
Preserving the Past: A Conversation with Dr. Fred Farias on the 15th Anniversary of McAllen Heritage Center
Dr. Farias, a native of McAllen, has always harbored a deep appreciation for the history and…
15 Texas Republicans are signaling no interest in funding the Department of Homeland Security without major changes to border policy.
News and analysis from Capitol Hill for when you only have a few minutes, from POLITICO.…
Biden’s War on Texas Border Buoys Reveals What He Really Thinks About Immigration Laws
The Biden Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit to force Texas to remove a floating barrier…
Texas Republicans threaten Homeland Security funding over border security
More than a dozen GOP lawmakers are demanding concessions on DHS appropriations.
Another attempt to thwart Texas border security efforts: mussels
(The Center Square) – The Biden administration has taken another approach to block Texas law enforcement…
Texas border agents find spider monkeys in backpack
The animals were found inside the luggage with air holes punched through it.
Senator LaMantia & Rep. Lopez to Speak at SPI Chamber Luncheon, August 23rd
Online reservations can be made by going to www.spichamber.com. For additional information, please contact the SPI…
The Public Servant of the Future TODAY: Ivan Sanchez’s Innovative Approach to Local Governance
Sanchez’s statement is clear: “The first step to combating evil is to identify it. Far too…
KURV Sergio Sánchez Moderated “Prosperity, Progress, and Economic Development the Latino Way” during the MXLAN Festivities
The star moderator for the day, Sergio Sanchez, is the program director for 710-AM KURV Radio.…
American Airlines Team at Valley International Airport wins Customer Cup for 2nd Quarter 2023
This marks the first time a team from the Rio Grande Valley has won the award.…
Keeping Things Moving
About half of UPS deliveries are business to business (B2B) rather than business to consumer(B2C).
Texas border agents find spider monkeys in backpack
The animals were found inside the luggage with air holes punched through it.
Students Accept Job Opportunities with Regional Airline Company
Abel Cazares and Fernando Espinoza, each of whom is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree,…
$1M for New Jim Hogg County Emergency Ops Center
With this new facility, Jim Hogg County residents can have peace of mind knowing they benefit…
Texas was warned about anti-migrant border buoys months before DOJ involvement
Todd Gillman with the Dallas Morning News tells NBC 5 about how the barrier installation continued…
Democrats tour Rio Grande amid criticism of recently installed buoys, razor wire
A group of congressional Democrats visited the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday to tour the recently constructed barriers…
Border agents seize $3.8 million worth of cocaine streaming across Texas border
Border agents seized more than $3.8 million worth of cocaine after intercepting smugglers coming across the…
VIDEO: 7 spider monkeys discovered in backpack near southern Texas border
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Seven spider monkeys were discovered in a backpack by border patrol agents in…
Biden’s war on Texas border buoys reveals what he really thinks about immigration laws
Biden’s Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit to force Texas to remove a floating barrier on…
A Life of Service and Dedication – Honoring the Life of Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas
The loss of Mayor Salinas is deeply felt by his family, and his son Rick Salinas…
Mike Blum Reflects on the 15th Anniversary of McAllen Heritage Center
Despite the richness and diversity of the museum’s collection, Blum acknowledged a significant challenge – a…
Volunteers say helping migrants on the border comes from ‘our hearts’
Hundreds of volunteers come to South Texas to the border town of McAllen to help asylum-seekers…
Texas arrests separating migrant families may hinge on a key element: Landowners’ permission
Trespassing arrests that separate migrant parents from children may hinge on state deals with more than…
Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro on the state’s floating barrier in the Rio Grande
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro, who is leading a congressional delegation…
Burgum, Dohrmann visit Guard soldiers at Texas border
NEAR THE RIO GRANDE, TEXAS – Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota National Guard’s adjutant…
Laredo CBP Apprehends Fugitive Sought for Homicide
“The apprehension of persons wanted for violent crimes delivers critical assistance to our law enforcement partners,…
Travelers should build extra time into cross border trips during Texas sales tax holiday
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that the annual Texas…
Texas congresswoman slams ‘cruel and inhumane’ floating razor barriers at border
Texas has been sued for controversial floating border barriers
Congressman Castro urges Biden administration to challenge Texas’ border initiative
EAGLE PASS, Texas – Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas is calling on the Biden administration to…