Category: Texas Red News
Honoring the Legacy of Late Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas, August 8th
In recognition of Mayor Salinas’ many contributions, the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court will issue a special…
Mexico recovers 2 bodies from Rio Grande, one found near floating barrier Texas installed
Many had warned about the danger of the barrier, designed to make it more difficult for…
Mexican officials say two bodies found in Texas buoy border on Rio Grande
Texas DPS notified the Mexican Consulate in Eagle Pass about a body on Wednesday afternoon. A…
Texas ‘illegal’ barriers: Body found in border obstacles in Rio Grande
The impact of controversial barriers on the Rio Grande – meant to stop migrants crossing into…
Missing 14-year-old Virginia Beach girl found safely at Texas border crossing: FBI
A missing 14-year-old Virginia Beach girl has been found safely, according to the FBI. In May,…
Mexico recovers 2 bodies from the Rio Grande, one found near a floating barrier that Texas installed
Many had warned about the danger of the barrier because it is designed to make it…
Dead body found stuck to Texas Gov. Abbott’s border buoys in the Rio Grande
A second body was found about three miles upriver but it was unclear if the death…
Eagle Pass City Council votes against closure of public border park for buoy barrier ops
A city council in a small South Texas border town has voted to keep a public…
Letters to the Editor — Dallas condo board, PEPFAR, Texas prisons, border barriers
Letters to the Editor
Over 100 Iowa National Guard soldiers deployed to Texas border
The soldiers will be there until Sept. 1 to deter people from crossing the border illegally…
Body found stuck in area where buoys were placed in Rio Grande, Mexican officials said
A statement from Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Secretary stated their concerns about the impact “on the human…
Video An up-close look at the buoys at the center of the Texas border battle
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal takes us down the Rio Grande river in Texas where business owners…
Mexico says a body spotted near the floating barriers in Rio Grande river across from Texas
The Mexican government says a dead body has been spotted along the floating barriers that Texas…
Governor Signs Laws Cracking Down On Illegal Street Racing
“Texas has made it very clear that a street takeover will not stand, period,” said Director…
Mexico and the United States Celebrate 200 Years of Diplomatic Relations
At the historic International Museum of Art & Science in McAllen, Texas, an extraordinary celebration took…
Mexico says body spotted near floating barriers in Rio Grande River across from Texas
The Mexican government says a body has been spotted along the floating barriers that Texas Gov.…
Immigration Texas Border Floating Barrier
Migrants navigate around concertina wire along the banks of the Rio Grande after crossing from Mexico…
STRIDES Program Earns State Restaurant Award
The award was announced in Houston at the Texas Restaurant Association Awards event in July.
School Safety Conference, August 3rd-4th
This year, industry insiders will introduce participants to critical topics, such as fentanyl and opioid prevention,…
City of McAllen to Host Blood Drive, August 9th
When you give blood with Vitalant, you have the potential to help hospital patients within your community and,…
Border park to remain public; Buoy ops’ future unclear
A city council in a small South Texas border town has voted to keep a public…
Ingrid Monserrat Takes the Stage as FemCity’s Speaker, August 8th
Ladies, this event is not just another run-of-the-mill gathering. Oh, no, no! We’re inviting each and…
CBP Seizes Over $300K at Hidalgo International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $331,660…
Isela Marin to Receive The Starfish Award at Black & White Awards Gala, Sept. 21st
Angels of Love will honor community leaders who embody their mission of preventing violence through its…
Texas Border Patrol agent faces federal charges of bribery, smuggling and wire fraud
The agent allegedly stole $500 from a migrant, which he denied, but admitted to changing the…
Law Enforcement Agencies Can Save Thousands by Training At STC
“We often collaborate with the regional center to help provide a variety of trainings that otherwise…
Immigration Texas Border
A kayaker navigates the Rio Grande, lined with concertina wire along the banks, near Shelby Park,…
Texas Border Patrol agent faces federal charges of bribery, smuggling and wire fraud
The agent allegedly stole $500 from a migrant, which he denied, but admitted to changing the…
Buffalo Wild Wings Weslaco Advances to Blazin’ Games TOP 50
Congratulations to the Weslaco team for all their efforts!! Weslaco business continue to put our community…
Operation Lone Star having effect on Texas border communities
Operation Lone Star having effect on border communities
The Rio Grande’s new reality: Kayaking through Operation Lone Star
Nexstar received special access to join a kayaking excursion down the river, which is now closed…
City of Alamo Receives Innovative Partner Award
The city began this project in February 2021 to modernize city infrastructure with more “smart city”…
Texas is using a disaster proclamation to take over land near the border, attorneys say.
The edges of a pecan farm in Eagle Pass have been taken over by state troopers.…
Op-Ed: Proposed Air Quality Regulations Threaten South Texas Growth
The Rio Grande Valley Partnership is opposed to these new regulations.
“Jam the Bus” to Support School Tools, August 11th
The Food Bank RGV invites all community members to join in collecting school supplies for the…
Lawsuit Challenging Texas’ Floating Barrier Raises Questions About Its Other Border Policies
The focus of the DOJ’s lawsuit—Texas’ installation of buoys along the Rio Grande River—is far narrower…
Several Convicted In $16 Million Cartel Drug Conspiracy
Throughout the course of the investigation, authorities seized over 35,000 pounds (approximately 17.5 tons) of marijuana…
Texas is using a disaster proclamation to take over land near the border, attorneys say.
Magaly Urbina helps migrant parents get their child through a hole in a fence (SBG San…
Educator’s Advocacy Leads to New Law Benefiting Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill (House Bill 3132) into law on June 10. The law,…
Border group to Biden, Abbott: Your political battles ‘sully’ our region
The Texas Border Coalition is throwing up a Hail Mary and asking the president and the…
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 11th-13th
Texans who shop during this weekend will not have to pay sales taxes on most clothing,…
Edinburg Native Serving Aboard USS Benfold
Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed…
State Partnership Program Promotes Alliances
The Texas National Guard was also part of a community outreach effort in the commune of…
Oklahoma National Guard deploys to Texas-Mexico border
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Family and state leaders held a ceremony to celebrate 50 members of…
How to Prepare Kids for Heading Back-to-School
Teach For America Rio Grande Valley is a local nonprofit committed to ending educational inequity.
Texas Border Patrol agent accused of bribery and smuggling of a migrant
According to court documents, Fernando Castillo allegedly offered a migrant an “Immigration benefit” in exchange for…
Border group to Biden, Abbott: Your political battles ‘sully’ our region
The Texas Border Coalition is throwing up a Hail Mary and asking the president and the…
More Republican Governors Deploy National Guard Troops to Texas Border
The Republican governors of Oklahoma, West Virginia and Nebraska this week joined a growing list of…
Nebraska to send National Guard troops to Texas border
(The Center Square) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen sent more than 60 of his state’s National…
Keep McAllen Beautiful Youth Advisory Council
The Keep McAllen Beautiful Youth Advisory Committee seeks to inspire and empower youth to keep communities…
Nebraska to send National Guard troops to Texas border
(The Center Square) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen sent more than 60 of his state’s National…
Immigration Texas Border Floating Barrier
A migrant walks past large buoys being used as a floating border barrier on the Rio…
County sending letter to Abbott decrying ‘cruel’ migrant policies
El Paso County plans to send letters to Austin and Washington, D.C., decrying Texas’ treatment of…
Paws Fur Help Mega Community Adoption Event, August 26th
This event will not only provide a unique opportunity for potential pet owners to find their…
VIDA is Awarded $3M to Train 725 Participants in Nursing Pathways
VIDA is grateful to The U.S. Department of Labor for recognizing the value in education to…
More than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers to be deployed to Texas border
The soldiers are scheduled to leave the first week of August.
WV National Guard heading to southern border in Texas
More than 50 members of the West Virginia National Guard are headed to the southern border…
Oklahoma bolsters National Guard presence at Texas-Mexico border
Fifty members from Oklahoma now in Texas.
Pharr PD to Host Pharr Night Out, August 1st
“We invite all our Pharr families to join us for a fun Pharr Night Out,” said…
Celebrating Opening of the U.S. 83 Relief Route
The U.S. 83 Relief Route, with a combined cost of $197 million is a crucial development…
Mercedes Labor Day Weekend Festival, Sept, 2nd
While there, festival goers will enjoy live music, foodand drinks, fun children’s activities and rides, professional wrestling and a spectacular car show.
$87.7 Million In Affordable Housing Tax Credits
“These awards will help developers and housing agencies make much-needed improvements to affordable housing units and…
Family, friends send off 50 Oklahoma National Guard members to Texas border
Fifty men and women will go to the border to help local law enforcement identify illegal…
Gov. Pillen sending 60 Nebraska National Guard soldiers to Texas Border
The group joins what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls “Operation Lone Star,” tasked with providing security…
Nebraska to send National Guard to Texas border for Operation Lone Star
Governor Jim Pillen announced today that more than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers will be…