Texas Health and Human Services Commission is proposing to eliminate funding for the Children's Autism Program, which provides free therapy services to some families. If approved, funding would end after August 2027 as part of a 3% budget reduction over two years.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, proposing the funding cut; Aida Garcia, Brownsville parent of two daughters with autism; Partner Resource Network, organizing advocacy against the cuts and 1 more
SpaceX filed a proposal with federal regulators to conduct up to 456 Starship rocket launches and 912 landings annually at its Boca Chica facility near Starbase, Texas. The company also filed plans with the Texas Railroad Commission for an eight-mile natural gas pipeline called "Starpipe" to supply methane fuel to the launch site.
$50 years for lease term for Port of Brownsville parcel for Starpipe facilities
SpaceX, Company proposing launches and pipeline project; Lone Star Mineral Development, SpaceX affiliate filing Starpipe pipeline plan with Texas Railroad Commission; Federal Aviation Administration, Federal regulator preparing environmental review and holding public meetings and 1 more
Tomás Michael Carvallo, senior intelligence analyst for Global Guardian, discussed Mexican cartel violence and security risks on a Border Report Live episode filmed in Harlingen, Texas. He described Sinaloa as an extreme risk due to cartel turf wars and explained how the Jalisco New Generation Cartel remained stable after its boss's killing.
Tomás Michael Carvallo, Senior intelligence analyst for Global Guardian; Sandra Sanchez, Host of Border Report Live; Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Criminal organization discussed
The Republican Party has focused on South Texas congressional and state legislative races ahead of midterm elections, as the region's voting patterns shift. GOP leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson are campaigning in the area to support Republican candidates.
Republican Party, Political party running candidates in South Texas; Mike Johnson, House Speaker campaigning for GOP candidates; James Talarico, Candidate with primary victory support from South Texas voters and 1 more
Border Report Live, broadcast from Harlingen, Texas, featured international business consultant Luis Lozano discussing how Mexican fuel thefts are affecting Mexico's economy and the status of stalled U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations. Lozano said failed USMCA talks have led to parallel bilateral agreements being negotiated between the United States and Mexico, and discussed rare-earth minerals found in West Texas.
Luis Lozano, International business consultant, former CEO of Toyota in Mexico City, founder of Odysseus Business Intelligence; Sandra Sanchez, Host of Border Report Live; Aracely Lazcano, El Paso correspondent for Border Report and 3 more
Tropical Depression Nine formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico in the Bay of Campeche, about 350 miles southeast of Brownsville. The system is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias and turn northward toward the northern Gulf Coast, with forecasters saying Texas is expected to stay out of the storm's primary path.
National Hurricane Center, forecasting agency; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hurricane hunter aircraft operator; National Weather Service (Austin and San Antonio office), regional forecasting office and 1 more
Dated record: November 11, 2014 This is not new. It happened on November 11, 2014, about 12 years ago. It resurfaced in a source feed on October 3, 2026.
Governor-elect Greg Abbott announced he will appoint Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos to serve as Texas Secretary of State. Current Secretary of State Nandita Berry congratulated Cascos and said she will ensure a smooth transition.
Greg Abbott, Governor-elect; Carlos Cascos, Cameron County Judge, announced appointee for Texas Secretary of State; Nandita Berry, Current Texas Secretary of State (109th)
Governor Greg Abbott and Vice President J.D. Vance attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Saronic Technologies' Port Alpha shipyard at the Port of Brownsville on September 30, 2026. The facility represents a private capital investment of more than $3 billion.
$more than $3 billion for private capital investment in Port Alpha
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; J.D. Vance, Vice President; Dino Mavrookas, Saronic Technologies Co-Founder and CEO and 4 more