City of Weslaco Proposes Lower Property Tax Rate for FY 2026–2027
The City of Weslaco is proposing a property tax rate of $0.6678 per $100 of taxable property value for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, nearly two cents lower than last year’s rate of $0.6867.
Alonzo Cantu Calls on Rio Grande Valley Leaders to Rally the Vote
Businessman Alonzo Cantu called on Rio Grande Valley leaders Tuesday to encourage voter registration and participation through the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas, or AACT Now.
BCIC Approves Key Updates to 2025–2029 Strategic Plan
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) Board of Directors has approved targeted amendments to the organization's 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, refining strategies related to entrepreneurship, community well-being, downtown revitalization, partnerships, impact measurement, and communications.
McAllen SHINES Champion Awarded to McAllen Public Library
Under the direction of the Public Works Department, the McAllen SHINES Champion Award was presented to the McAllen Public Library (MPL) for its ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of residents through literacy and engagement.
Illegal Alien Indicted for Material Support to Gulf Cartel Terrorists
A 21-year-old Mexican national has been indicted for allegedly providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Brownsville Delegation Meets Nation’s Leaders in D.C.
City of Brownsville representatives are in Washington, D.C., as part of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. Fly-In, meeting with federal agencies, members of Congress and other national leaders to advocate for Brownsville’s priorities and identify opportunities to bring additional resources, partnerships and support to the community.
Roma Business Named a Finalist in 13th Annual Quest for Texas Best Competition
H-E-B’s search for the next great Texas-made product has narrowed from hundreds of hopefuls to 10 standout small businesses.
Coahuila Municipalities Unite to Advance Acuña–Torreón Trade Corridor
Municipalities across Coahuila have agreed to coordinate infrastructure and economic development efforts along the Ciudad Acuña–Torreón Multimodal Highway Corridor, establishing a framework intended to strengthen transportation and trade connections between Mexico and the United States.
The Seismic Shifts Rocking Higher Education
Notable shifts with profound implications are underway in higher education and other post-secondary training across the country.
Swig, Home of The Original Dirty Soda®, Coming to Edinburg
he Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) announced that Swig, a fast-growing beverage brand known for its customizable dirty sodas, has selected Edinburg for its first location in the Rio Grande Valley.







































