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A Longer View of the US Economy

In the wake of tariffs, immigration crackdowns, geopolitical disruptions, and heightened uncertainty, the pace of US job growth has slowed significantly in recent months and has been trending at a pace well below historical patterns.

Drunk Driving Crashes in Texas Peak in December

Over the next few weeks, TxDOT plans to reach people as they prepare for holiday get-togethers. TxDOT is partnering with Walmart during the holiday season to take its interactive exhibit to stores in areas with the highest number of drunk driving deaths. 

Abbott Sends Letter To U.S. Treasury Secretary Requesting Suspension of CAIR’s Tax-Exempt Status

Texas Border Business AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to request the Treasury Department launch an investigation into the Council...

McAllen Lowers Tax Rate as Property Values Rise: City Commission’s Strategic Budget Approach

During his recent presentation at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Series, City Manager Isaac J. “Ike” Tawil announced that the McAllen City Commission approved a new city budget that includes a modest tax-rate reduction, made possible by steady increases in local property values and continued economic expansion.

Kids Get Free Admission to South Pole Illuminated Festival

The South Pole Illuminated Festival, presented by H-E-B and the City of McAllen, announced Lone Star National Bank (LSNB) as a premier sponsor for this year’s event.

City Manager Isaac “Ike” Tawil Outlines a Bold Vision for McAllen’s Future

With a packed audience at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, City Manager Isaac J. “Ike” Tawil set the tone from the first minutes: approachable, energetic, and focused. He opened with thanks, humor about “buying food and hiring a clown,” and a heartfelt shout-out to a 101-year-old community supporter. It was vintage Ike—warm and unscripted—but his message was clear: McAllen is building a “community of opportunity and excitement,” and City Hall’s job is to be the fuel for that engine.

TxDOT Hosts $62M Construction Kickoff for State Loop 195

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by elected officials to kick off construction for the much-anticipated State Loop 195 (SL 195) project in Starr County.

Afghan Citizen Federally Charged for Posting Threats to Build Bomb and Kill Americans

Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, 30, a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Fort Worth, Texas, has been federally charged for threatening to build a bomb, conduct a suicide attack, and kill Americans and others, in a video shared on TikTok, X, and Facebook.

Son of ‘El Chapo’ and a Leader of Sinaloa Cartel Pleads Guilty to Federal...

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, who succeeded his father, Joaquin Guzman Loera, also known as “El Chapo,” as one of the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, pleaded guilty yesterday to federal drug charges.

Graphic Arts Student Turns Childhood Passion for Drawing into Career Ambition

Texas Border Business By Veronica Salinas Ever since she could hold a pencil, Brooklyn Grimaldo has found joy in sketching and creating stories through art. Now, the...

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