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TIPRO Applauds Passage of The SPEED Act, Streamlining Federal Permitting Processes

The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) lauded passage of H.R. 4776, The SPEED Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislative effort, supported by TIPRO, will streamline federal permitting processes under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. 

Final Push for The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

With only a few days left of this year’s bell ringing campaign, The Salvation Army in McAllen finds itself falling behind the red kettle fundraising goal for 2025. The annual Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s primary fundraiser of the year, and the organization is appealing to the community for help. 

Scholastic Surprises IDEA Brownsville Kindergarten Teacher with New Classroom Library 

Kindergarten teacher, Keila Benavidez, at IDEA Brownsville Academy received a surprise classroom library makeover after being selected by Scholastic for a special holiday giveaway.

The Business Logic Behind Faster Border Crossings

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business The Sinergias Summit 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico, brought together public and private sector leaders to...

Mom, Son Duo Graduate from STC Together

At 43-year-old, South Texas College graduate Orelia Garza finally achieved a dream of a bachelor’s degree. To make this occasion even more momentous, her 17-year-old son Javier Alvarez also graduated the same day, before even receiving a high school diploma.

A Billion-Dollar Wake-Up Call for U.S. Trade Enforcement

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said on Dec. 17 that it has collected more than $1 billion in duties in just months after the United States began ending a long-standing duty-free shipping rule.

Tariffs Drive Higher Costs and Complexity in Cross-Border Trade

In an environment marked by shifting trade policies and heightened tariff enforcement, few voices are as closely connected to the day-to-day realities of cross-border commerce as Jorge Torres, President and owner of Interlink Trade Services. Courtesy image. Bgd for illustration purposes

What the U.S. Owes Right Now

The image published with this article shows the U.S. Debt Clock, a real-time display that tracks federal financial data using publicly available sources.

Texas Gas Prices Undercut the Nation as Drivers See Relief at the Pump

On December 17, 2025, a driver in McAllen, Texas, reported paying well below the national average for gasoline, offering a real-world snapshot of how fuel prices in Texas compare with the rest of the country.

Port of Brownsville’s 2024 Economic Impact Study

Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock joined Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban "Steve" Guerra and Texas Sen. Adam Hinojosa on Wednesday...

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