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City of Pharr and Pharr International Bridge to Host Truck Expo, Aug. 28th

The Truck Expo will take place on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S. I-69C) in Edinburg.

Marissa Gerlach Draws No. 3 Ballot Position in Reelection Bid

Marissa Gerlach has drawn the No. 3 position on the ballot as she seeks to continue serving her community, returning to the same spot she held when voters elected her in a special election in December 2023.

Mission Fire Department to Host Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Mission Fire Department invites the community to attend its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Mission Central Fire Station, 415 W. Tom Landry St., Mission, Texas 78572.

San Antonio Secures $200M Industrial Electric Mfg. Facility, Adding Up to 3,000 Jobs

Governor Greg Abbott announced Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is establishing an advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, with a capital investment of $200 million and up to 3,000 new jobs.

Mission EDC Internship Program Opens Doors for Local Students

Fifteen Mission high school and college students gained firsthand workplace experience this summer through the Mission Economic Development Corporation’s inaugural Mission Ready internship program, with some participants receiving job offers after completing their internships.

Fugitive on Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted List Arrested by CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended a pedestrian wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for firing a weapon.

Brownsville Advances Proposal to Disannex 444 Acres in Cameron County

The Brownsville City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance concerning the voluntary filed disannexation of approximately 444 acres of land in Cameron County.

Don Quixote Comes to Life at Laredo Center for the Arts

Don Quixote will return to downtown Laredo this September as the Laredo Center for the Arts presents The Quest to Dream III: A Rare Collection of the First Printed Don Quixote Illustrations, an exhibition combining art, history, literature and education.

Jorge Torres Says Illegal Transshipment Is Already Occurring Through Mexico and Canada

U.S. importers and customs brokers face responsibility to verify country of origin, tariff treatment and supply-chain documentation as authorities intensify efforts against illegal transshipment, according to Jorge Torres, president and founder of Interlink Trade Services.

26 PSJA ISD Elementary Schools Selected for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 

All 26 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) elementary schools have been selected to participate in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), providing students at participating campuses with additional opportunities to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables and learn about healthy eating. 

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