Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
August 26, 2024 – TEXARKANA, AR – A Texarkana Physician was sentenced today to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription, all to run concurrently....
Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter and How to Appeal
August 29, 2024 – SIOUX FALLS – If you applied for assistance from FEMA, you will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. Next Steps You may need to submit additional...
CBP Officers Seize $910K in Methamphetamine at Hidalgo International Bridge
August 29, 2024 – HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo International Bridge this week seized more than $910,000 in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. Packages containing 101.89 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Hidalgo International Bridge. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance as summer travel traffic begins...
Meal-A-Day Tests New Recipe
August 29, 2024 – The Meal-A-Day Thursday crew tried out a new recipe this week. Roasted Red Onions were served along with carrots, and shepards pie. Marinated Red Onions ready to go into the oven. Meal-A-Day was blessed this week with a large supply of sweet red onions. And although they were not on Thursday menu, the crew roasted some up and sent them out. If you would like to volunteer at Meal-A-Day, contact Amanda Dielin at...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Issues Election Integrity Advisory Cautioning Against Unlawful Voting Activity
August 29, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal advisory on election integrity and launched an email tipline ([email protected]) where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law. In preparation for the 2024 elections, Attorney General Paxton issued guidance clarifying and emphasizing several key aspects of State election law. The guidance notes, “Significant growth of the...
Governor Abbott Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New Terrell State Hospital
August 28, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of a new Terrell State Hospital building that will provide inpatient psychiatric care to North Texans. HHSC held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the start of construction of the 415,000-square-foot replacement hospital. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature...
Delta County Enacts Burn Ban This Week
August 28, 2024 – As of August 27, 2024, Delta County, Texas has a 90-day outdoor burning ban in unincorporated areas. A copy of the full order is available on the Delta County, TX website.
Commissioner Miller Announces Over $1.4 Million in USDA Funding for Texas Specialty Crops for Texas
August 28, 2024 – AUSTIN— Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has secured over $1.4 million in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This critical funding will be used to develop programs that strengthen Texas’s specialty crop industry, ensuring that our current and future producers...
US Department of Labor Recovers $61K for 140 Workers after Investigations Find Restaurants Kept Tips
Business operators assessed $7,200 in penalties for shortchanging employees August 28, 2024 – LUBBOCK, TX – Many people who work in the restaurant industry depend on tips in exchange for good service which, like quality food at fair prices, can bring customers back and allow their employer to succeed. Despite the need for good service, the U.S. Department of Labor too often finds restaurant employers, including three businesses...
CBP officers seize $3M in cocaine at Rio Grande City Port of Entry
August 8, 2025 – RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $3 million in cocaine in a single enforcement action. Packages containing 228 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry. “Our frontline officers continue to exercise vigilance in the cargo environment and their inspection...
