Above, officials from McAllen ISD, RGV Chess and Learning Center plus the J. Gonzalez Law Firm stand with chess team students at McAllen ISD's Alvarez Elementary on Oct. 19, 2026. Holding the check are McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. Rene Gutierrez, Attorney J. Gonzalez and RGV Chess and Learning Center's John Boyd. The grant was for $1,000 and is one of four grants received by the RGV Chess and Learning Center. The grants will benefit chess programs at Alvarez, Escandon and Seguin elementary schools. Image courtesy of McAllen ISD

Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Raudel Garza outlined the agency’s expanding operations, growing staff, and plans for additional development during the official opening of its new 4,000-square-foot headquarters at the Edinburg Transit Terminal.

 Mayor JG Garza says teamwork, outside funding and cooperation among city officials have helped Alamo advance more than $150 million in ongoing projects since 2023, including a new public safety building supported by $2.4 million in federal funding.

The City of McAllen and H-E-B announced additional attractions, giveaways and participation opportunities for the 2026 McAllen Holiday Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 5.

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz announced $2.4 million in federal funding for a public safety building in Alamo, joining Mayor JG Garza, Police Chief Saul Solis, city commissioners and other officials for a presentation recognizing the investment in local law enforcement and emergency services.

South Texas College, and its division of Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation, is bringing a Community Program Information Session to the Delta Region on Oct. 29, to promote its services to the residents of Edcouch, Ela, La Villa, Monte Alto and surrounding communities.

A 34-year-old man has been ordered to prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person.

The City of Brownsville Youth Advisory Board has officially begun its new cohort, bringing together students from across the community to strengthen their leadership skills, participate in civic activities, and identify opportunities to make a positive impact in Brownsville.

Years after first riding a bus from Sharyland High School to South Texas College for Architectural Engineering Design Technology (AEDT) courses through the college’s Dual Credit Programs, Ashley Estrada Sotelo says she has returned to where her journey in education began.

The PSJA Education Foundation will host its 14th Annual PSJA Education Foundation Gala on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Bert Ogden Arena.