STC and McAllen ISD Partner to Launch Technical Career Pathway
South Texas College is already having a huge impact for incoming Nikki Rowe freshman Yeshua Castillo, who is looking to turn an interest in construction into an opportunity to prepare for a career before he finishes high school.
South Texas College Welcomes Fourth Texas A&M Engineering Academy Class
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – For Javier Ramirez Jr., beginning his journey at South Texas College means staying close to home while he...
Christina Morales Calls for Humane Immigration Policies at South Texas Builders Forum
Texas State Rep. Christina Morales of Houston used a brief appearance at the conclusion of a South Texas Builders Association forum to call for humane immigration policies, honor construction worker Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and encourage voters to consider candidates' positions on immigration.
San Luis Potosí Presents Its Automotive Strength to Rio South Texas Business Leaders
Cross-border collaboration took center stage on June 11, 2026, as COSTEP welcomed the Cluster Automotriz de San Luis Potosí, regional economic development corporations, and strategic partners for a special meeting and networking session at the Cambria Hotel in McAllen, Texas.
South Texas Builders Association Calls for Workforce Solutions at Immigration Forum
The South Texas Builders Association brought together business leaders, elected officials and immigration advocates for a forum focused on workforce shortages, housing affordability and immigration policy, with speakers urging bipartisan cooperation and legal workforce solutions for the construction industry.
City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Announces New ACE Membership Program and Mariachi Guitar Classes
The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department has launched its new ACE Membership Program alongside upcoming Mariachi Guitar classes at the Edinburg ACE Center
Terrence Howard Receives Edinburg Honor During Rio Grande Valley Visit
Edinburg City Councilmember Jason De Leon said Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard visited the city on July 27, 2026, to discuss potential business ventures with city leaders, while also sharing his vision for emerging technologies and innovation.
DPS Leads Successful Recovery of Radioactive Source in Midland County
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with several local, state and federal agency partners, successfully recovered a Cesium-137 (Cs-137) radioactive source in Midland Co. over the weekend.
DIA Honors Decades of Service by Renaming Headquarters Auditorium
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met recently with intelligence community professionals at Defense Intelligence Agency headquarters at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, to thank them for their work and to honor one of the earliest members of the intelligence community, Army Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton.
U.S. Department of Education Investigates Minnesota Schools Over “Transgender Dolls”
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to ensure compliance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) after a complaint was received on behalf of parents regarding the use of “transgender dolls” in schools.





































