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CBP seizes more than $668K in cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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July 2, 2025
HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge, intercepted more than $668,000 in alleged cocaine concealed within a vehicle. “CBP officers work tirelessly to keep harmful...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.3 Million In Workforce Skills Training Grants
Office of the Texas Governor
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July 1, 2025
TEXAS, July 1 - July 1, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 22 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities...
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Rockport-Fulton
Office of the Texas Governor
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July 1, 2025
TEXAS, July 1 - July 1, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Rockport-Fulton on July 10. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state,...
Justice Department Charges Two Individuals with Acting as Agents of the PRC Government
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 30, 2025
Two nationals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) made their initial appearances in federal court in Portland, Oregon, and Houston, Texas, yesterday to face charges issued out of the Northern District of California for acting as agents of the...
Three Defendants Sentenced in Wide-Ranging Scheme to Monopolize International Transit Industry, Fix Prices, Extort Competitors, and Launder Money
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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July 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that three additional defendants were sentenced in connection with a long-running and violent conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency industry in the Los Indios, Texas, border...
STATEMENT FROM SID MILLER COMMENDING THE SENATE FOR ADVANCING BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL
Texas Department of Agriculture
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July 1, 2025
“I commend Vice President JD Vance and the coalition of Senators who supported the Big Beautiful Bill, a transformative law that brings meaningful improvements to American agriculture and working families nationwide. This legislation contains...
Houston American Energy Acquires Abundia Global Impact Group, Creating a Publicly Traded Innovator in Low-Carbon Fuels
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
HOUSTON, TX, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA” or the “Company”) has completed its acquisition of Abundia Global Impact Group, LLC (“AGIG”), creating a leading company focused on...
Texas Students Shine at the 2025 National History Day Contest
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) is proud to applaud the exception achievements of the 82 Texas students who participated in the National History Day (NHD) contest held...
Governor awards grant to help a Houston County business expand and create jobs
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY– A Dothan brewery will increase production and create seven new jobs with the help of a $69,468 Community Development Block Grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The grant to the Houston County Commission will help Folklore Brewing &...
Governor awards $3.8 million to aid abuse victims statewide
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $3.8 million to ensure abuse victims throughout the state have access to professional assistance and care as they escape situations involving domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. Ivey awarded the...
Governor awards $51,533 to aid abuse victims in Wiregrass
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— A Dothan-based nonprofit group will continue to help victims in nine counties recover from the trauma of domestic violence and sexual abuse with the help of a grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The $51,533 grant will help The House...
Governor awards grants to assist crime victims in southeast Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $646,513 to help nonprofit organizations in southeast Alabama continue supporting victims of crime and their families. The grant funds will help the organizations continue providing services...
Governor awards grants to help crime victims in the Wiregrass
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $750,720 to support two nonprofit groups that help victims of crime in the Wiregrass area. A $560,000 grant to the House of Ruth will help victims of domestic violence, and a $190,720 grant...
Governor awards $2.3 million to assist low-income residents
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.3 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. The Community Services Block Grants will enable 20 Community...
Governor awards more than $2.6 million for emergency housing assistance
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant program will...
Affidavit Master Unveils AI – Powered Legal Software Designed to Expedite Immigration Waiver Affidavit Drafting
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Dallas, TX, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affidavit Master LLC, a Texas-based legal technology firm and a subsidiary of ScriptNinja Inc., today announced the launch of its software platform to assist legal professionals in the preparation of...
Villarreal Houston Teams Return from Spain After Unforgettable Experience at International Tournaments
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Villarreal Houston Teams Return from Spain After Unforgettable Experience at International Tournaments HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Villarreal Houston Soccer Academy recently returned from an incredible journey...
Thomas J. Henry Law Ignites Texas with Statewide Fourth of July Celebrations
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Powerhouse Law Firm Sponsors Family-Friendly Events in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio & Corpus Christi NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This Independence Day, Thomas J. Henry Law is going big — Texas big — by...
As Federal Tax Violation Cases Escalate in Laredo and Houston, Teakell Law Expands Focus on Vigorous Defense and Strategic Guidance
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Dallas, Texas, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teakell Law, a Dallas-based criminal defense firm led by former federal prosecutor John R. Teakell, announces an expanded focus on vigorous defense and strategic guidance as federal tax violation...
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Civitas Resources, Inc. and Certain Officers – CIVI
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Civitas Resources, Inc. (“Civitas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CIVI) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United...