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Veterans and Small Businesses Gain Federal Contracting Insight at Pharr Global Business Hub

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC), the APEX Accelerator, and the U.S. Small Business Administration, hosted the first session of its 3-part Government Contracting Series at the Pharr Global Business Hub.

South Texas and Statewide Republican Runoffs Set November Matchups

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Texas voters decided several high-profile Republican runoff elections Tuesday, including races for U.S. Senate, attorney general, and state and local...

McAllen Public Utility Secures Top Texas Honors

McAllen Public Utility (MPU) earned three statewide awards at Texas Water 2026, recognized for leadership, workforce development, and excellence in wastewater treatment operations during one of the nation’s largest and most respected water industry conferences held in San Antonio.

Hard Narcotics Valued at Over $455K Seized by CBP Officers in Laredo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine and ketamine that totaled in over $455,000 in street value. 

Texas Felon Found Guilty of Illegally Selling Dozens of Guns and Ammunition

Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas HOUSTON – A 45-year-old Houston man has been found guilty after accepting cash as payment for...

Texas Water Development Board Outlines Strategic Plan to Secure Future Water Supply

Texas Border Business The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) regularly engages in an extensive strategic effort resulting in the State Water Plan. The goal is to...

Texas Joins “A Home For Every Child” Initiative To Strengthen Foster Care

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Audrey O’Neill and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams, announced Texas is joining the Trump Administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative.

Women’s Self-Defense Course, June 1st-3rd in Edinburg 

 Protect and empower yourself through the Edinburg Police Department’s Women’s Self-Defense Course! Officers within the department will host a 3-day session for women ages 18 and up to teach participants the skills and knowledge they need to defend themselves from potential threats. 

TRAFFIC ALERT- Minnesota Avenue Bridge Replacement in Brownsville, May 27th – July 31st

Beginning May 27, a bridge replacement on Minnesota Avenue in Brownsville will impact travel with road closures and a detour through July 31.

Abbott Orders Texas Public Universities to Freeze Tuition for Next Two Years

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to all Texas public institutions of higher education, halting increases in undergraduate tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.

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