Accelerator Program Relaunches Oct. 15 with Expanded Focus on AI and Healthcare
AltaCair Foundation, in partnership with Genentech as the 2026 co-host, will host its fourth annual Accelerator summit on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harlingen Convention Center.
CBP Stops First-in-Nation Pathogen at Houston Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) recently intercepted a plant pathogen never before detected at a U.S. port of entry.
STC Spanish Professor Elevates Hispanic Culture in New Publication
What began with a group of students who simply wanted to share their poetry has grown into a more than two-decade tradition of celebrating language, culture and creativity at South Texas College (STC).
Four Rescued from Locked Train Car by Del Rio Border Patrol
For the fourth time in recent weeks, Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents encountered illegal aliens who had been locked inside a freight car by smugglers.
PlaceMKR Acquires Pharr Retail Property in $31.85 Million Deal
Austin-based real estate investment and development firm PlaceMKR has acquired an At Home retail property in Pharr as part of a $31.85 million purchase of five properties across three states, the company announced. The Pharr property, located at 600 W. Kelly Ave., was acquired along with properties in New Braunfels and Grand Prairie, Texas; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Toledo, Ohio.
Hurricane Polo Reaches Category 5 Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo intensified into a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday off Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting warnings for portions of the southwestern coastline as forecasters cautioned that heavy rainfall could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
McAllen’s 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey Results
The City of McAllen is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey, a comprehensive study conducted every four years to evaluate resident perceptions, priorities, and experiences with municipal services.
STC Sees 12% Jump in Dual Credit Students
South Texas College’s nationally recognized Dual Credit Programs is celebrating a 12% enrollment increase for the 2026-2027 academic year - a milestone that represents advances in college readiness for students across Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
Burlington Stores Opens New Location in McAllen, Oct. 2nd Â
 Burlington Stores, Inc., one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, is opening a new store in McAllen, TX. With fresh merchandise arriving each week, at up to 60% off other retailers’ prices, customers will discover something new every time they shop.
A First-generation Journey Fueled by Family, Growth and Ambition
When she first began her journey at South Texas College (STC), 19-year-old Valeria Hernandez was not entirely sure where the experience would take her. What she did know was that she wanted to create opportunities for herself and become an example for her younger siblings.
