Texas faces a looming $4.6 billion deficit, comptroller projects
By Cassandra Pollock, Texas Tribune
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered bleak but unsurprising news Monday: Because of the economic fallout triggered by the coronavirus pandemic,...
Draft 10-year highway plan sees $900 million for Lower Valley
HARLINGEN — The 2021 draft proposal for TxDOT highway projects earmarks some $900 million for roadway construction over the next 10 years, Cameron County...
Getting connected: City hires broadband consultant
Brownsville is one of the very least connected cities in the nation in terms of broadband internet access, which affects everything from schools’ ability...
Number of Texans filing for unemployment benefits increases 7%
By Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune
More than 96,000 Texans applied for jobless relief last week, a 7.4% bump over the week before.
It is a reversal...
Wing Barn closes dining rooms in response to COVID-19
Wing Barn has announced it will close dining rooms on Wednesday. They will continue to serve guests through curbside and delivery until further notice.
“We...
H-E-B to limit sale of toilet paper, sanitizers, briskets
H-E-B has been forced once again to place a limit on certain products due to customers panic buying toilet paper, food items and over-the-counter...
Busy waters: Virus-linked downturn has little effect on port
HARLINGEN — The business downturn associated with coronavirus lockdowns and shelter-at-home mandates has spared the Port of Harlingen.
Port officials say the activity of personnel...
Petition calls for H-E-B to require facial masks
A petition out of San Antonio signed by thousands of Texas residents is calling on H-E-B supermarkets across the state to require customers to...
Crossing restrictions hurting border economy
The temporary restriction on non-essential travel at U.S. ports of entry imposed by the Trump administration is exacerbating the negative economic impact from the...
Fashion Statements: Fabric store sees increase in sales due to face-mask makers
Animal print, sequins, satin, glittery and even metallics, are some of the fabric types residents have been purchasing at El Conquistador since the COVID-19...
