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Over $4.9 Million to Support Border Security Operations in Hidalgo County

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

MISSION — Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $4,909,500 in federal funds for Hidalgo County through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG). The Stonegarden Program increases operational capabilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The funds for Hidalgo County will support law enforcement through funding equipment, over-time pay and support interagency operations. In the FY20 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, Congressman Cuellar secured $90 million nationwide for the program.\

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State of Texas Continues to Respond to Public Health Needs of South Texas

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — Today, the Office of the Governor and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed they have deployed 628 individuals via BCFS to hospitals and medical centers in the Rio Grande Valley. BCFS Health and Human Services' Emergency Management Division is a non-profit partner of federal, state and local government and private industry, specializing in public health & medical emergency response. This assistance is being provided in response to the requests from county judges and hospital administrators in the Rio Grande Valley requesting additional personnel assistance from the state.

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DPS Expands DL Service Offerings, Now Accepting Appointments for Renewals and Replacements in Offices

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — As the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues with the phased reopening of driver license (DL) offices, the department is pleased to announce the expansion of in-person services across the state. This includes offering renewal and replacement appointments, as well as Saturday appointments for these services at select offices.

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Pharr Police Investigating Incident in Citrus Bay Subdivision

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

PHARR — The City of Pharr Police Department is currently investigating an incident in the Citrus Bay Subdivision. Earlier today, the Pharr Police Department received a call involving a deceased adult male (approximate age early 40s) that was found in his residence with a gunshot wound.

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DPS Arrests Two More Suspects for Capitol Protests

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested two more suspects in connection with rioting and vandalism that occurred during protests near the Texas State Capitol in May.