Governor Announces TDI Action On Property Insurance Costs
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), in response to Gov. Abbott's August 24Â directive, identified actions to protect consumers and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans.
PSJA ISD Makes Major Gains Ahead of ‘Countdown to Zero’ Walk
Nearly two decades after launching its Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery initiative, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) is seeing significant progress in its efforts to keep students in school and ensure they have a pathway to graduation.
City of Weslaco Proposes Lower Property Tax Rate for FY 2026–2027
The City of Weslaco is proposing a property tax rate of $0.6678 per $100 of taxable property value for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, nearly two cents lower than last year’s rate of $0.6867.
Alonzo Cantu Calls on Rio Grande Valley Leaders to Rally the Vote
Businessman Alonzo Cantu called on Rio Grande Valley leaders Tuesday to encourage voter registration and participation through the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas, or AACT Now.
BCIC Approves Key Updates to 2025–2029 Strategic Plan
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) Board of Directors has approved targeted amendments to the organization's 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, refining strategies related to entrepreneurship, community well-being, downtown revitalization, partnerships, impact measurement, and communications.
McAllen SHINES Champion Awarded to McAllen Public LibraryÂ
 Under the direction of the Public Works Department, the McAllen SHINES Champion Award was presented to the McAllen Public Library (MPL) for its ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of residents through literacy and engagement.
Illegal Alien Indicted for Material Support to Gulf Cartel Terrorists
A 21-year-old Mexican national has been indicted for allegedly providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Brownsville Delegation Meets Nation’s Leaders in D.C.
City of Brownsville representatives are in Washington, D.C., as part of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. Fly-In, meeting with federal agencies, members of Congress and other national leaders to advocate for Brownsville’s priorities and identify opportunities to bring additional resources, partnerships and support to the community.
Roma Business Named a Finalist in 13th Annual Quest for Texas Best Competition
H-E-B’s search for the next great Texas-made product has narrowed from hundreds of hopefuls to 10 standout small businesses.
Coahuila Municipalities Unite to Advance Acuña–Torreón Trade Corridor
Municipalities across Coahuila have agreed to coordinate infrastructure and economic development efforts along the Ciudad Acuña–Torreón Multimodal Highway Corridor, establishing a framework intended to strengthen transportation and trade connections between Mexico and the United States.



































