City of McAllen Maintains Strong ‘AA+’ Financial Rating
Texas Border Business The City of McAllen’s financial strength and stability have been affirmed by Fitch Ratings, which recently rated McAllen’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR)...
Hurricane Rafael Update: Category 3 Storm Threatens Gulf Region
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business As of November 7, 2024, Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115 mph....
Port Of Harlingen Receives National Recognition In Public Relations
Texas Border Business BOSTON, MA- The Port of Harlingen Authority received the 2024 Lighthouse Award in “Excellence in Public Relations Campaign” Small Ports Category from...
Brownsville ISD Student Selected as Teen Ambassador for School Safety Board
Texas Border Business Brownsville, TX – Brownsville ISD Junior Sebastian C. Salazar was selected by the Texas State School Safety Center as one of eight top youth...
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Issues Third Biennial Report to Legislature
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) issued its third Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes policy recommendations...
Tax Relief, Economic Growth, and Support for American Workers
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business As Donald Trump embarked on his 2024 presidential campaign, he announced promises to boost economic prosperity and benefit everyday Americans....
City of McAllen Launches Enhanced Online Platform to Support Local & International Developers
Texas Border Business Today, the City of McAllen leadership launched the McAllen Means Business website, a resource designed specifically to serve local, state, and international...
USMCA’s Sunset Clause: Ensuring Relevance and Adaptability in North American Trade
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) contains a significant feature known as the “Sunset Clause,” designed to maintain the agreement's effectiveness...
The Next Big Thing!
Texas Border Business Years ago, during one of the numerous Presidential Economic Summits, I was given the task of identifying the single best thing that...
Hurricane Rafael Strengthens as It Approaches Western Cuba
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business As of November 6, 2024, Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds reaching 100...
























