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Mission — As federal support for key USDA programs winds down, smallscale Texas farmers warn of the damaging effects on local agriculture, community health, and school nutrition across the state. Jesus Lozano, founder of Triple J Organics in Mission, says these cuts threaten hardearned progress that has made locally grown produce more accessible to families and students alike.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced the House passage of a provision reimbursing border states — primarily Texas — with $12 billion for costs incurred to secure the border under the Biden administration. McCaul has championed the provision and advocated for its passage for months, working hand-in-hand with House GOP leadership and Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.).

Matthew Lawrence selected for prestigious NASA programs exploring space missions and workforce development Blinn College District student Matthew Lawrence is one step closer to making his dream of working at NASA a reality.

Agricultural Sciences Program gives teams a look at Brahmans before the State Roundup More than 200 4-H livestock judging participants from across Texas gathered at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus to hone their skills ahead of the State 4-H Roundup.

Sealy shines at Texas FFA speaking development event

Sealy’s Lindsay a finalist for Texas FFA scholarship

Two-year program prepares students for high-demand careers as dental hygienists The Blinn College District invites prospective students to explore the exciting career opportunities made possible through its highly regarded and nationally accredited Dental Hygiene Program. Blinn’s comprehensive, two-year Dental Hygiene Program prepares students for careers as dental hygienists with a curriculum that provides hands-on learning opportunities in the classroom and its fully equipped dental hygiene clinic.

Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the results of a one-day, multi-state enhanced traffic enforcement operation focused on getting drivers to follow the Move Over, Slow Down law. The single-day enforcement initiative took place on May 14 in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.