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McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run Draws Record Numbers

The City of McAllen marked another successful year of the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run presented by H-E-B Helping Here, drawing more than 13,000 runners, spectators, volunteers, and supporters to one of South Texas’ premier running events.

Hidalgo County Commissioner Eddie Cantu Seeks Re-Election in Precinct 2

Hidalgo County Commissioner Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu has announced his bid for re-election to represent Precinct 2, saying he plans to continue focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and community investment.

Texas A&M Expands Health and Veterinary Education in McAllen

Texas A&M University marked the opening of its new Nursing Education and Research Building in McAllen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating expanded education and health care opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley.

Agency Leader Highlights Importance of Offshore Energy Development

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., submitted comments on behalf of the General Land Office (GLO) supporting the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) announcement of its proposed second Gulf of America offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill.

COSTEP and GIRAA Auto Cluster Sign Memorandum to Strengthen Cross-Border Manufacturing Ties

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business COSTEP, Council for South Texas Economic Progress, and the GIRAA Auto Cluster of Aguascalientes signed a Memorandum of Understanding on...

TIPA Celebrates Excellence at 2026 Texas Produce Hall of Fame Event

Texas Border Business Mission, Texas - The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) proudly hosted the 2026 Texas Produce Hall of Fame on Monday evening at the...

Drug Smuggling Duo Sentenced After 10 kg Cocaine Seizure

A 45-year-old U.S. citizen who resided in Mexico has been ordered to federal prison for drug smuggling, after falsely claiming he was traveling to see dying grandmother.

Congress Finalizes Health Package Restoring Telehealth and More

Congressional leaders have agreed to a bicameral, bipartisan package of health care proposals that includes parts of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) policy agenda.

City of San Marcos Appoints First Director of Economic and Local Business Development

The City of San Marcos has appointed Helen Ramirez, AICP, as its first Director of the Economic and Local Business Development Department, marking the creation of a new City department focused on economic growth, business retention, and local business development.

STC President Highlights Workforce Focus and Changing Student Needs

South Texas College President Dr. Ricardo Solis told regional leaders at RioPlex meeting that higher education must continue shifting toward workforce training and career-focused programs as students demand clearer returns on their investment.

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