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A mock border wall stands in front of Venga Coffee in Terlingua on Aug. 12. SARAH M. VASQUEZ/ The Texas Tribune

Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:36pm

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced that his agency is pausing construction work in Big Bend National Park while he conducts an “on-the-ground evaluation,” reversing course after heavy machinery had begun moving dirt.

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Mercedes’ city manager resigns

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:36pm

The City of Mercedes released an announcement Friday stating that its city manager — Alberto Perez — has resigned.

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What’s the biggest news across the state?

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:36pm

Here are the latest headlines around the state.

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Raul Longoria Road reopened after tanker spills 20 gallons of gas

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 5:41pm

EDINBURG — The city has lifted a traffic advisory after a trailer disconnected and spilled 20 gallons of diesel fuel on Raul Longoria Road in Edinburg.

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ECISD names Angela Dominguez as lone finalist for superintendent

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 5:02pm

EDINBURG — The Board of Trustees for the local school district here voted in a split decision, 4-3, during a special-called meeting to name Angela Dominguez as the lone finalist fo