Navy Week Sets Sail for First-Ever Visit to The RGV, January 24th-31st
From the Texas Citrus Fiesta to Boca Chica Beach, the Navy will bring over 70 Sailors for the inaugural Rio Grande Valley Navy Week from Jan. 24-31.
Education Dept. Launches 18 Title IX Investigations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) initiated investigations into eighteen educational entities in ten states based on complaints submitted to OCR alleging that they have violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX).
Edinburg PD Makes an Arrest in Sexual Assault Investigation
The Edinburg Police Department has arrested a suspect following an investigation into a reported burglary that led to the discovery of serious criminal activity.
McAllen Marathon Honoring Scott Crane Starts Saturday, Jan. 17th
City officials and marathon organizers announced details of the 13th annual McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run during a press conference, presenting the event as both a major regional race and a lasting tribute to former city commissioner Scott Crane.
Laredo Leaders Raise Concerns Over Federal Border and Economic Policies
A virtual press conference held on January 14, 2026, brought together a U.S. congressman and the mayor of Laredo, Texas, to discuss how federal policies on border security, immigration, trade, healthcare, and funding are affecting border communities.
Justice Court Renaming Ceremony for Judge Morales Set for Jan. 16
Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Pl. 2 Andrew Gonzalez will honor the late Justice of the Peace Jesus E. Morales in the renaming of the Justice Court to carry on his legacy. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, January 16 at 11 a.m. at the court located at 1902 Joe Stephens Ave. Suite 302 in Weslaco.
STHS McAllen Opens $12 Million Neuro ICU
Texas Border Business Frequently complex in nature, brain and spinal cord injuries and illnesses require specialized care for a patient’s successful recovery. A relatively recent innovation in modern...
Paxton’s Office Nets $125M, 120+ Arrests in 2025 Fraud Enforcement
Under the leadership of Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) yet again delivered exceptional results in 2025 by recovering more than $125 million for the State of Texas and securing 123 arrests and 180 indictments related to healthcare fraud.
Murder Conviction Lands Alamo Man 40 Years Behind Bars
Texas Border Business ALAMO – A Hidalgo County judge has convicted Eric Gonzalo Hernandez, 42, of Alamo, Texas, of murder and sentenced him to 40 years in...
Felida Villarreal Announces Candidacy for McAllen City Commissioner District 5
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas – Felida Villarreal, president and CEO of Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA), today announced her candidacy for...
























