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Operation Christmas RGV Earns 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
peration Christmas RGV is proud to announce that it has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), the highest level of recognition offered by the leading source of nonprofit information.
Senator Cornyn Weighs In on Committee Passage of Texas Judicial Nominations
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Trump’s nominations of John George...
Vantage Bank Appoints Alejandro Martinez as Brownsville Market President
Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Vantage Bank today announced the appointment of Alejandro "Alex" Martinez as the new Brownsville Market President. With more than 24 years of experience in commercial...
Texas Secures $150M in New World Screwworm Mitigation Grants
Governor Greg Abbott highlighted Texas institutions that were selected to receive significant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge.
Pharr Honors Vanguards Academy Picasso Elementary for 1st Place National Win
he Pharr City Commission and City Manager Dr. Jonathan B. Flores recognized students from Vanguard Academy Picasso Elementary for earning first place in the Greenpower USA competition, a national STEM engineering program that challenges students to design, build, and race electric-powered vehicles.
Title IX Investigation Opened Following Complaints Against North Carolina District’s Bathroom Policy
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Buncombe County Schools (the District) in North Carolina. OCR will determine whether the District violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) by allowing biological men to access girls’ restrooms.
Harlingen Interchange closure to impact travel for Harlingen-to-McAllen commuters TODAY from 9am-2pm
Texas Borrder Business HARLINGEN – The McAllen exit to westbound I-2 on northbound I-69E (US 77) in Harlingen will be closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.,...
STC and McAllen ISD Team Up to Train Next-Gen Vet Techs
The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College continues its partnership with McAllen Independent School District to prepare the next generation of veterinary professionals in the region
DHR Health Celebrates Graduating Class of Medical Residents, Fellows, and Pharmacy Residents
DHR Health proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its graduates from their Graduate Medical Education (GME) program during a special graduation ceremony held on June 13, 2026, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.
Former Scholarship Recipients Share Lessons at Pharr EDC Foundation Ceremony
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas — Three former Pharr EDC Foundation scholarship recipients returned to the 2026 Pharr...
