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State purchases Starr County ranch to build more border wall

The Texas General Land Office has announced the purchase of an expansive tract of land in Starr County where it intends to build 1.5 miles of border wall.

Border expert: Texas’ actions at Fronton Island interferes with federal immigration policy

As Gov. Greg Abbott continues to double down on mobilizing state resources to address border security in Texas, so too are the policy experts and activist organizations — and more — who have characterized the governor's actions as interference with federal policy to undermine the Biden administration.

Beach building: Dredged sand used to repair erosion

With the city of South Padre Island wrapping up a beach “renourishment” project involving around 283,000 cubic yards of new, beach-quality sand distributed between Access 18-23, Cameron County is kicking off a sand replenishment project of its own.

Texas General Land Office announces new disaster funding awards for RGV

The Texas General Land Office has announced more than $18.5 million in disaster relief funding that will aid communities across the Rio Grande Valley affected by the floods of 2019.

GLO hands house keys to Weslaco man whose home was destroyed by 2018 floods

WESLACO — Jose Martinez and his family once again have a place to call home after the Texas General Land Office handed over the keys to a three-bedroom house newly built with federal disaster relief funds.

Officials, veterans talk up possible cemetery in Cameron County

HARLINGEN — The final resting place of military veterans is being debated in Cameron County, with officials gauging public support for a veterans’ cemetery here.

Land Office awards grants to county sites

Three projects in Cameron County are targeted for grants from the Texas General Land Office to better facilities and public access at two beaches...

San Benito residence marks a first for Texas GLO program

SAN BENITO — The first house refurbished under the Texas General Land Office’s Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement programs was handed over to the owners...