From Midland County, Texas: A $1.3 million grant has been accepted to establish a Border Prosecution Unit. This unit will be part of the District Attorney's Office and will provide new resources for criminal investigations and prosecutions. The grant will allow for this expansion without any cost to taxpayers.
The new unit is intended to support ongoing efforts, but details of its specific operations and goals are not fully outlined here. For more information on the Border Prosecution Unit and its role, further details are available from the source.
The grant amount and the lack of cost to taxpayers are the key points known at this time. Additional context and specifics can be found through the original announcement.
(Gray News) – Two lawmakers have introduced a bill that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours without a loss in pay or benefits. Rep. Mark Takano of California and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont reintroduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” last week. The proposal, whi...
Construction has begun on the first phase of Midland County's Mill & Fill roadway rehabilitation project, which aims to improve approximately three miles of road between East Industrial Loop and South Garfield Street over the next two months....
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(Gray News) - Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is retiring from on-camera work following a three-decade career. In an exclusive interview with People , Sheindlin said her retirement will start in October when her Amazon series “Judy Justice” ends. The sharp-wit...
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Reeves County authorities issued an alert for 39-year-old Jesus Munoz Estrada, who is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and considered armed and dangerous....
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Panhandle Sports Network and NewsChannel 10 will have livestreams of high school football games throughout the season. To follow the football scores of the week, click here. WATCH To watch the games live on TPSN , click on the live channels on t...
