Javier Southerland grew up on an orange farm in Florida trying his hand at the many areas that encompass trade jobs, so when he moved to Brownsville, Texas Southmost College was his top choice for workforce training.

Soon, lawmakers from across the state will begin a new legislative session. This session will be unlike any we have ever seen and require a bipartisan effort to enact sound policies that will help all Texans deal with and ultimately defeat COVID-19.

Governor Greg Abbott today joined Jewish community leaders and delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in celebration of Hanukkah. The Governor spoke of the strength of the Jewish people as well as the important lessons learned through Hanukkah. During the ceremony, the Governor also lit the Shamash candle of the menorah.

Yesterday, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved selected project applications to receive grant funding through the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) for a portion of their total project cost.

McAllen ISD High School Choir students continued their dominance with the most students selected for the TMEA Region High School Choir, following virtual auditions held recently.

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Oracle announced that they will relocate their headquarters to Texas from California

Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents disrupted four human smuggling cases resulting in the arrest of 84 illegal aliens.

The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution to declare all Texas educators as frontline workers at a regular meeting held earlier this week.

What is the main ingredient for a city to be successful? I would say the right people. People are vital for a city to grow and prosper. However, it's challenging to find the right people who can work together like a fine-tuned orchestra.

COVID-19 Report for Hidalgo County