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Port of Brownsville Set to Anchor $3.2 Billion Next-Gen Autonomous Naval Shipyard
Continuing its storied shipbuilding tradition, the Port of Brownsville today welcomed Governor Greg Abbott's announcement that Saronic Technologies has selected the port as the home of Port Alpha, a $3.2 billion next-generation shipyard expected to create more than 10,000 direct jobs in the region
Texas AG Issues Warning Against Flood-Related Scams and Price Gouging
As communities across Texas continue to be affected by devastating flooding and additional severe weather remains possible, Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging Texans to stay vigilant against scams, fraudulent charities, and illegal price gouging centered around the flooding in Texas.
Cornyn Hails 10,000-Job Port Alpha Shipyard Coming to Brownsville
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s announcement that Saronic is investing more than $3 billion...
Starship’s Thirteenth Flight Test Set for July 20th
The thirteenth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Thursday, July 16. The 90-minute launch window will open at 5:45 p.m. CT.
Binational Summit to Halt Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak Convened in New Mexico
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joined federal, state, and industry leaders in New Mexico for a New World Screwworm (NWS) Summit, calling for immediate, coordinated action to stop the pest before it further threatens America's livestock industry, wildlife, pets, and economy.
Laredo Resident Ordered to Prison for 11 Years in Fentanyl Distribution Case
A 24-year-old Laredo man has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz Issues First Public Statement on Fatal Houston ICE Shooting
"My name’s Aaron Reitz. I’m the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, and I want to provide a statement on the shooting and death of Lorenzo Salgado here in Houston
Texas Hits Record 14.46 Million Nonfarm Jobs After June Surge
Texas set a new record for total jobs in June and again outpaced the national annual growth rate. Texas reached a new high of 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June after a gain of 43,400 jobs.
Texas AG Backs Congressional Resolution Affirming Texas’s Constitutional Right to Defend Borders
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement expressing strong support for House Resolution 50 (“H.Res.50”), sponsored by Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19). This resolution would affirm the constitutional authority of U.S. States to defend themselves against border invasions.
Texas Upstream Energy Sector Posts June Job Gains
Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.







































