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Message of hope from Texas border county inundated by crime
As tens of thousands of people from all over the world illegally enter Texas through a small, rural border county – committing crimes along the way and terrorizing a community of roughly 3,000 – many are finding hope from their sheriff’s office.
Texas has given 6,751 electric vehicle rebate credits for $16M
The Texas Emissions Reduction Program offers a $2,500 rebate for buying or leasing an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle on top of a $7,500 federal subsidy.
Governors ask Biden for ‘honest, accurate’ information on illegal immigration
A letter sent Tuesday blamed Biden's policies for a surge in illegal crossings at the southern border.
US is top exporter of liquified natural gas in first half of 2023, led by Gulf states
The U.S. exported more natural gas in the first six months of 2023 than in any other previous six-month period.
Texas continues to lead U.S. in job gains
Texas, once again, led the U.S. in job gains in August over the year, according to newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics data.