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From Classroom to Career: TSC Apprentices Take Next Step Toward Certification

Texas Border Business Apprentices in Texas Southmost College’s Early Childhood and Phlebotomy Apprenticeship Programs took an important step toward completing their apprenticeships when they received...

Pharr EDC Brings U.S.-Mexico Leaders Together for Heritage Business Roundtable

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation hosted “Celebrating Heritage Beyond the Border: The Economic Power of the U.S.-Mexico Relationship” on Sept. 17 at the Pharr Global Business Hub as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

DPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

n recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 20-26, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to learn the best child safety seat practices to keep our state’s youngest passengers safe on the road. 

Four Saved After Being Trapped in Portable Water Tank by Del Rio Border Patrol

Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents rescued four illegal aliens trapped in a water tank in the back of a pickup truck.

NEW DATA: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Report

According to newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission, oil and natural gas exploration and production employment increased by 400 jobs in August 2026 compared with July 2026.

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Luther H. Story

Army Cpl. Luther H. Story, an infantryman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War.

ICE Shooting in Austin Prompts Investigation and Questions Over Detainee’s Condition

Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of 28-year-old Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Sunday in North Austin, an incident that prompted protests and demands for information.

Jorge Torres Says U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Could Bring Critical Certainty to Border Economy

As the United States and Mexico prepare for another round of high-level trade negotiations, Jorge Torres, president of Interlink Trade Services, says the discussions could provide something businesses on both sides of the border urgently need: greater certainty.

Marine Corps Air Station Uses 471 Goats to Clear Dry Brush

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, is leaning into an unconventional, deeply historical and highly effective tool for mitigating fire risk: goats.

STC, Texas Workforce Solutions Launch First-Ever ‘Worlds of Work’ in Texas

More than 1,000 students from across the Rio Grande Valley gathered at the South Texas College Technology Campus to attend the first-ever Worlds of Work South Texas event held in Texas.

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