Coastal Bend Leaders Gather to Address Regional Water Needs
State and regional water leaders gathered in the Coastal Bend on January 22, 2026, for a Coastal Bend Water Alliance meeting focused on addressing current and future water challenges across South Texas.
Cold Front Brings Freezing Temperatures to the Rio Grande Valley Overnight
Texas Border Business January 26, 2026- Residents across the Rio Grande Valley are bracing for one of the coldest nights of the season as a strong cold...
¿Te contactaron después de un accidente? Es ilegal en Texas y hay recompensa de...
El Estado de Texas acaba de aumentar la recompensa para denuncias de solicitación ilegal, de $10,000 a $50,000. Si alguien te contacta después de un accidente sin tu permiso, eso es Barratry y es ilegal. Visita stopbarratryrgv.com
Texas Is Paying Up to $50,000 to Catch Illegal Crash Solicitors
The State of Texas just raised the reward for reporting illegal solicitation from $10,000 to $50,000. If someone contacts you after a car crash without your permission, that's Barratry! and it's illegal. Visit stopbarratryrgv.com
Free Tax Preparation Returns to South Texas College Ahead of April Deadline
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is returning to South Texas College this February, offering free tax...
International ATM Jackpotting Scheme Was Expanded to 87 Defendants
A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an additional indictment charging 31 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.”
STC Highlights $464M in Student Savings Through Dual Credit Partnerships
Texas Border Business By Amanda Sotelo The South Texas College Dual Credit Programs highlighted more than two decades of savings to students and their families during...
Paxton Secures $6.8M in Debt Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a victory in his lawsuit against VA Claims Insider, LLC (“VACI”). The lawsuit alleged VACI posed as a legitimate veterans’ assistance organization while deceptively charging disabled veterans fees for what it represented as help navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) benefits and claims process.
College Expands Threads Career Closet to Offer More Students Free Professional Attire
Texas Border Business By Selene Rodriguez South Texas College is expanding access to free, career-ready clothing by opening two new locations of its Threads Career Closet...
Texas Adds New Foreign‑Linked Technologies to State Prohibited List
Governor Greg Abbott updated the state’s list of prohibited technologies for state employees and devices.
