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Eva Guzman Tells Latina Leaders Resilience Means Refusing to Let Setbacks Define the Future
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva M. Guzman closed the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina Leadership Conference on Thursday with a deeply personal message about resilience, drawing on her journey from a working-class Houston family to the state’s highest civil court and the political disappointments that followe
Beto O’Rourke’s Every Campus Counts Tour to Stop at South Texas College
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke will bring his Every Campus Counts Tour to South Texas College on Monday, Sept. 14, as part of a voter registration event organized by the STC College Democrats Club.
Jacqueline Puente Urges Latina Leaders to Embrace AI, Data and Economic Opportunity
Latina entrepreneurs must embrace artificial intelligence, digital tools and the value of their business data as technology rapidly reshapes the economy, Jacqueline Puente, chairwoman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, told business and community leaders today in Mission.
Dr. Covarrubias Says Del Rio Trade Surge Strengthens Case for Ports-to-Plains Corridor
Record truck traffic through Del Rio and growing cross-border manufacturing in Ciudad Acuña are strengthening the economic case for the Ports-to-Plains corridor, according to Dr. Daniel Covarrubias of Texas A&M International University.
PSJA ISD Dual Enrollment Surges 24%, Expanding College Access for More Than 3,500 Students
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) is expanding college access for hundreds more students this school year, with Fall 2026 census data showing a 24% increase in dual credit enrollment compared to the previous year.
Governor Abbott Honors First Responders At 2026 Star of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address and presented awards to honor the service and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and first responders at the 2026 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin.
U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector Remembers 9/11
The U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector held a commemoration ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Edinburg Chamber Unveils “An Evening in Color” 2026, Nov. 7th
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially announce its 2026 Annual Installation & Awards Banquet, taking place Saturday, November 7, 2026, with this year’s vibrant theme: “An Evening in Color.”
Texas Becomes First State to Hold TikTok Liable for Child Safety Hazards
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major legal victory in the fight to hold TikTok accountable for harming children. This makes Texas the first state in the nation to hold TikTok liable for misleading parents about the safety of its platform and for exposing children to inappropriate content.
Nightly Milling, Paving Planned on US 83 in Rio Grande City
Nighttime milling and paving operations are planned on US 83 in Rio Grande City beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, and continuing through Thursday, Sept. 17. The work will continue for approximately four weeks between Charco Blanco Road and Fairgrounds Road.
