Governor Greg Abbott touted the strength of the Texas economy as Texas employers added 154,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months for an annual growth rate of 1.1 percent, outpacing the national rate by 0.8 percentage points.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 data showcasing a 95% drop in southwest border apprehensions,compared to the Biden Administration, alongside the lowest annual encounters in American history and the first-ever fiscal year with zero Border Patrol releases.

Voto Latino Foundation and Hispanic Federation held “Juntos en el 956,” a community town hall in Edinburg, Texas, on Saturday, October 10, launching a six-figure get-out-the-vote operation aimed at the Rio Grande Valley.

The North American Development Bank (NADBank) announced the launch of the Access to Financing Program (AFP), a new financing tool that will expand access to funding for environmental projects in the U.S.-Mexico border region through qualified financial intermediaries. 

Texas Border Business DHR Health is pleased to announce the launch of DHR Health Talks, a new podcast series designed to connect all Rio Grande...

Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas, candidates for Texas House District 41, presented differing approaches to property taxes, education, healthcare and infrastructure during a forum organized by the McAllen Citizens League.

The City of Mission's financial condition has become a major issue in the November 3 mayoral election, with challenger Ricardo “Rick” Salinas questioning the municipality’s fiscal management while incumbent Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza and Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Plata defend the city’s financial practices.

MISSION, Texas — Former Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña Sr., businessman Juan Gines Crispín and entrepreneur Natalie “Nati” Garza presented their proposals for municipal leadership, infrastructure improvements, economic development and government accountability during the October 14, 2026, Mission mayoral candidates forum.

Incumbent Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza and mayoral challenger Ricardo “Rick” Salinas presented sharply different assessments of Mission’s financial condition, municipal leadership and economic development policies during an October 14, 2026, mayoral candidates forum at Freedom Life Church.

Six candidates for Mission’s next mayor outlined their positions on municipal finances, infrastructure, economic development and community representation during a nonpartisan candidates’ forum held October 14, 2026, at Freedom Life Church in Mission.