Keep McAllen Beautiful Marks 50 Years of Transforming the Community
On Friday, January 9, 2026, City of McAllen leadership and the Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) Board of Directors gathered at The Pump House to celebrate the organization’s 50th Anniversary with a commemorative dinner honoring five decades of community beautification, environmental stewardship, and civic pride.
TxDOT Leads Statewide Effort to Expose and End Human Trafficking
Being a good Texan on the road isn’t just about driving kind, courteous and safe. It’s about looking out for each other, and that includes watching for the signs of human trafficking.
Fugitive Wanted for Child Exploitation Arrested at Anzalduas Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge apprehended Antonio Ford, a male U.S. citizen from McIntyre, Georgia wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize 41 Pounds of Cocaine Valued at $551K at Gateway Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine with an approximate value of more than $551,000 hidden within a 2008 Chevrolet.
Texas DPS Captures Two of the State’s 10 Most Wanted in Separate Operations
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Melvin Kennon in Guadalupe Co....
NFIB: Small Business Hiring Shows Mixed Signals
NFIB’s December jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in December, unchanged from November. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 24%.
Two Suspects in Aggravated Robbery Case Apprehended
The Edinburg Police Department, in coordination with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, has taken two suspects into custody in connection with an Aggravated Robbery investigation.
De La Cruz Secures $1.75 Million for South Texas Water and Public Safety Projects
"The passage of this legislation delivered wins for South Texas, securing $1.75 million to improve water infrastructure while fueling American energy and protecting public safety.
PSJA ISD’s 3rd Annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit – EmpowerHER, Jan. 13th Â
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) will host its 3rd Annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit - EmpowerHER on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 am at the PSJA Napper Development & Support Center in Pharr, Texas.Â
Trump Calls for One-Year 10 Percent Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
President Donald J. Trump has publicly called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10 percent, saying current rates are harming consumers and should no longer be allowed.
