12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival Returns to Edinburg, Sept. 10-12
Independent cinema takes center stage in the Rio Grande Valley as the City of Edinburg hosts the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) from September 10–12, 2026, at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center.
Edinburg’s New Arts District Gains Official State Status
In a major milestone for the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has officially approved the designation of the new Edinburg Arts District.
Former Wrestler Steps Into the STC Kitchen
After more than a decade in the wrestling ring, Nicholas Sachs is preparing to step into a new chapter that sets him in a kitchen.
CBP officers seize over $2.5M in Meth at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $2,500,000.
7 Brew to Bring First Drive-Thru Coffee Stand to Weslaco
7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee brand known for its energetic service and highly customizable drink menu, is bringing its first Weslaco location to 905 N. Texas Blvd. The future coffee stand was dropped on-site this week and is expected to open later this year.
Register Free for the First-Ever Pharr Gateway Forum, Oct. 7th
The City of Pharr, in partnership with the Pharr International Bridge, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce, and the Pharr Economic Development Corporation, is excited to host the inaugural Gateway Forum, with FREE registration now open.
Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen Names First Chief of Staff
The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM) has named Cyndi Beltran as Chief of Staff for the McAllen campus, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Beltran, formerly the executive assistant to Ernest Aliseda ’88, the chief operating officer and associate vice president at the HECM, has been appointed as the center’s inaugural chief of staff.
McAllen Gears Up for Fiesta de Palmas October 16–18
Fiesta de Palmas is back at the McAllen Convention Center from October 16–18, 2026. Whether local or visiting from afar, attendees are invited to enjoy three days of unforgettable fun, food, music, and cultural festivities.
National Restaurant Association Releases New Public Safety Guide
The National Restaurant Association has released a new resource to help restaurant owners and employees prepare for, respond to, and recover from public safety incidents.
Kelly Keel Named President and CEO of Texas Association of Business
The Texas Association of Business has named Kelly Keel its next president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 2, 2026, bringing a veteran state government and regulatory leader to the organization that represents employers at the Texas Capitol.
