FALFURRIAS - Brooks County Independent School District and Falfurrias Police Department invites the community to take part in an Active Shooter Awareness Program on Wednesday, July 13. The event’s mission is to teach the community how to responded should they encounter an active shooter scenario.
PREMONT - People lined the streets in Premont on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day with a parade, cook-off and more. The parade was hosted by the Premont Veterans Association.
BENAVIDES - Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Father Juan Zavala #2012 recently met at the Parish Hall for their monthly meeting, to honor Father George Thomas for Priest Appreciation month and for installation of new officers.
AUSTIN — Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Program (HARP) will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2022. Applications are currently being reviewed in all eligible counties affected by flooding events in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley in 2018 and 2019, as well as Tropical Storm Imelda in 2019. All potential applicants must submit applications by the deadline to be considered for eligibility so long as funding is available.
(AUSTIN) — On Friday, July 1, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in June, 16.4 percent more than in June 2021. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.
A couple of days ago we found a baby Blue Jay on the ground in our front yard with a cat getting ready to pounce. The adult Blue Jays were in the trees overhead scolding loudly but the cat was ignoring them and the baby was unaware of the danger or too scared to run for cover.
AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the creation of the Government Affairs and Programs Division and the appointment of Nikki Cobb as its first director. In this capacity, Cobb will manage the Broadband Development Office (BDO), Legislative Affairs, Natural Resources Program, Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) and State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). This new division aims to streamline collaboration across multiple levels of government and private sector partners.
Elena G. Juarez was born on December 15, 1948, in Alice, Texas to Federico and Irene R. Garza. She passed away in Alice, Texas on June 30, 2022, after a long illness. Her children, Ercilia and Efrain were
Former NFL player Narond “Roc” Alexander was indicted June 30 for submitting fraudulent health reimbursement claims to a health plan for former NFL players. The case was led by Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) investigators and prosecutors working with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Vacation Bible Schools through area churches are giving children an opportunity to learn about Christianity. Churches are inviting the public to attend.