Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jessie Ramirez to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2029.

ConsultingPoint, Inc. (CPI), a resource manufacturer serving the Original Equipment Manufacturer industrial motor industry, has selected Harlingen as the site for its relocation and expansion

The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is online and available, marking the earliest launch in the program’s history.

Judicial Watch announced it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for records on the Air Force’s denial under the Biden administration of a military funeral for Ashli Babbitt

Lone Star National Bank (LSNB) formally launched its Advantage: Small Business Education Program on September 24, 2025, at the bank’s headquarters in McAllen, Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott touted Texas' booming economy and finance sector during a fireside chat at the second annual Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) Investor Summit.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced the launch of Texas Express, a tiered series of expedited services for business filings that will start October 1.

Two men have been taken into federal custody after Border Patrol agents uncovered 55 illegal aliens inside a hidden compartment of a produce trailer in Zapata County, Texas. One of the alleged smugglers is an illegal alien.

The City of McAllen earns national recognition, ranking #20 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Places to Live. McAllen joins six other Texas cities to round out the top 20: Pearland (#3), League City (#6), Leander (#8), Flower Mound (#14), Pflugerville (#15) and Sugar Land (#16).

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured OpenAI’s flagship AI data center in Abilene, Texas. Following the tour, Oracle and OpenAI announced an additional expansion of the flagship Stargate site in Abilene in addition to a $500 billion commitment to build a series of AI data centers in the U.S., including plans to open a site in Shackelford County, Texas.