Roadside workers, law enforcement and other first responders risk their lives every day, and drivers can help keep them safe by always moving over or slowing down.

In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the importance of this lifesaving tool — and the entire Statewide Alert Program — as a critical resource to public safety efforts in the state. 

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged.

The McAllen Public Library invites readers of all ages to participate in the Texas America250Reading Challenge, a statewide initiative led by the Texas State Library & Archives Commission and the Texas Center for the Book.

The City of Edinburg’s Juneteenth Committee, in partnership with the UTRGV Center for Student Involvement, will host a community service event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Two Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) campuses, PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School and PSJA Collegiate School of Health Professions, have earned the College Board AP School Honor Roll Gold Level Recognition for the 2024-2025 school year. 

U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced in Brownsville that a provision he requested has been included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill that would block U.S. funding from being sent to Mexico until the U.S. Secretary of State certifies that Mexico is delivering the water it owes the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty.

The Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that they have withdrawn a joint statement issued in October 2023 that addressed how lenders may consider an applicant’s immigration or citizenship status when making credit decisions.

Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a statewide investigation into major grocery chains that spray organic fruits and vegetables with pesticides in-store but fail to disclose this practice to consumers.

The Pharr City Commission and Utilities Director Ruben Rosales proudly recognized Utility Billing Head Cashier, Elik Betancourt as the recipient of the Trailblazer of the Year Award, honoring her outstanding service, dedication, and positive impact on the organization.