Agents Seize Over $2M in Drugs in the Rio Grande Valley
Agents working at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint seized over $140K of methamphetamine, and more than $1.4M of heroin.
Road Closures for the Week of December 18 – December 25, 2020
Road Closures for the Week of December 18 – December 25, 2020.
Unemployment rises to 8.1% in Texas
The latest unemployment rate will be a crucial data point for the Texas Legislature, which will convene in January.
Agent Involved in Shooting in New Mexico
The vehicle pursuit began and a male suspect fired multiple gunshots at agents. Agents returned fire.
CCIA Will Offer Sounds of the Season
Local musicians will perform some of their favorites for visitors, travelers, tenants, and all who pass through the terminal.
Field Operations Intercepts Over $3 Million in Hard Narcotics
Officers seized all the narcotics, the vehicles and arrested three people involved in the failed drug smuggling attempts.
Texas AG Leads in Lawsuit Against Google
Lawsuit against Google for multiple violations of federal and state laws including anticompetitive conduct, exclusionary practices and deceptive misrepresentations.
Traffic Update: Change on Morgan Avenue Starting on Thursday
A traffic change is scheduled for the Morgan Avenue reconstruction project on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Officers Discover Methamphetamine Worth Over $1.6 Million
Officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry intercepted a noteworthy amount of hard narcotics worth over $1.6 million in one enforcement action.
New Email Scam is Asking Recipients to Validate TDLR licensees
The email appears to come from TDLR but has a return email address that does not belong to the agency.
Large Scale Cheating at Texas Universities in era of Online Classes
Universities across Texas and nationwide are seeing an increase in online cheating since the start of the pandemic, as students take more virtual courses and test remotely with less supervision.
Texas Leaders Urge State not to cut Funding
Enrollment has fallen as schools and families grapple with pandemic closures and health concerns. Next semester, the declines could start hitting district budgets.
Large Number of Texas GOP Have not Acknowledged Biden's Victory
“With a majority of the Electoral College voting for Biden today, do you accept Joe Biden as the president-elect?” Via Texas Tribune.
U.S. Customs Reminds Public of Prohibited Agricultural Items in Texas
Certain agricultural items used in holiday festivities are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and diseases.
Repairs are Being Made at Natural Gas Rig Near Bob Hall Pier
A full crew of workers are currently located at the platform and are conducting all necessary repairs required by the initial leak.
Texans may be Ready for Casinos
Casinos are making a serious run at Texas lawmakers, hoping to open up to five gaming destinations in a state that has resisted them for years. But gaming in Texas hasn’t been expanded in almost three decades.
Three Indicted on Allegations of Trying to Illegally Influence State House Races
The indictments announced Friday were tied to races in Texas House Districts 132 and 142.
Chemistry Department Adds 3 More Years with Grant Renewal
The department has received the Departmental Research grant from The Robert A. Welch Foundation since 1998.