Dr. Esmeralda Adame Leads Seventh Annual Blanket Drive Across Rio Grande Valley
Dr. Esmeralda Adame is leading the seventh annual Spread the Warmth RGV Blanket Drive, a community initiative organized through the Persistence in Adversity Foundation to collect and distribute blankets to families and individuals in need throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Microsoft Outlook Outage Disrupts Email Services Across the United States
Microsoft experienced a widespread service outage Thursday, November 12, 2026, disrupting Outlook email and other Microsoft 365 applications used by businesses, organizations, and individuals across the United States.
World War I Revolutionized U.S. Military Medicine
The United States participated in World War I for 19 of the 52 months, yet its military medical advancements revolutionized trauma care, on and off the battlefield.
New Adaptive Trailer Opens More of Texas State Parks to Visitors with Disabilities
Texas Border Business GLEN ROSE, Texas — From rugged hiking trails to rocky lakeshores, getting around a Texas State Park isn't always easy for visitors who...
Regional Leaders Discuss Trust, Collaboration and Employee Development at ZERA Conference
Four Rio Grande Valley leaders discussed employee development, regional cooperation and the importance of building personal relationships during the fourth annual ZERA Leadership Day Conference, held October 30, 2026, at Pharr ONE.
$19M Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant awarded to Texas Tech University
Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $19,108,579 has been extended to Texas Tech University (TTU) for their next-generation computing cluster project in Lubbock.
Livestream: Starship’s 15th Flight Test, Nov. 13th at 4:45PM CST
The thirteenth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Thursday, July 16. The 90-minute launch window will open at 5:45 p.m. CT..Â
Brownsville Achieves Blue Zones Readiness
The City of Brownsville has achieved Blue Zones readiness after earning an overall assessment score of 4.53 out of 5, meeting the threshold for the Blue Zones Full Transformation readiness category.
TSC Trustee Appointed to Cameron Appraisal District Board
Texas Southmost College Board Trustee Alejandra Aldrete is expanding her commitment to public service through an appointment to the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors, adding another dimension to her leadership and community service throughout Cameron County.
McAllen’s Pioneering Food Truck Park to Close After 11 Years
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce Food Truck Park, a pioneering initiative that helped establish the food truck park concept in the Rio Grande Valley, will close December 14, 2026, after 11 years of supporting small businesses.
