Staff Report A new study by the American Immigration Council highlights the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly those of Mexican origin, to the Edinburg-McAllen-Mission metro area’s economy. Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of local business owners, far surpassing their 26.8%…
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Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices throughout the state during October. The additional weekend hours are intended to help accommodate customers needing driver license or identification…
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Photo above: Texas Department of Criminal Justice William G. McConnell Unit at Chase Field in Beeville in 2013. Credit: Jennifer Whitney for The Texas Tribune By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas TribuneOct. 1, 2024 “Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger…
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Staff Report WASHINGTON — Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) has announced his 2024 list of 30 Latino recordings nominated for preservation in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The annual nominations aim to spotlight the contributions of Latino…
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Photo above: Falcon Dam reservoir, courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife. Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County officials convened on Wednesday with over 30 representatives from municipalities and water districts to initiate a region-wide uniform drought contingency plan. The meeting,…
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Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices across the state through the end of September. Offices in various regions of Texas will be open for half days…
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico is one of the largest sources of oil and natural gas in the world and the primary reason that the US is now the leading country in production.…
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A voter registration card in 2022. The deadline to register to vote in this year’s elections is Oct. 7. Credit: May-Ying Lam for The Texas Tribune By María Méndez, The Texas TribuneSept. 16, 2024 “Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls.…
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Texas Folklife Communications Edinburg, TX—Texas Folklife is thrilled to announce the Back-to-School Big Squeeze Showcase Finale, hosted in the four-time All-America City of Edinburg, Texas. This event promises a spectacular end to summer. Headlining the finale is none other than three-time Grammy…
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By Texas Department of Public Safety Communications AUSTIN – As the heat continues across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of…
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