Dr. Covarrubias Says Del Rio Trade Surge Strengthens Case for Ports-to-Plains Corridor
Record truck traffic through Del Rio and growing cross-border manufacturing in Ciudad Acuña are strengthening the economic case for the Ports-to-Plains corridor, according to Dr. Daniel Covarrubias of Texas A&M International University.
PSJA ISD Dual Enrollment Surges 24%, Expanding College Access for More Than 3,500 Students
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) is expanding college access for hundreds more students this school year, with Fall 2026 census data showing a 24% increase in dual credit enrollment compared to the previous year.
Governor Abbott Honors First Responders At 2026 Star of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address and presented awards to honor the service and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and first responders at the 2026 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin.
U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector Remembers 9/11
The U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector held a commemoration ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Edinburg Chamber Unveils “An Evening in Color” 2026, Nov. 7th
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially announce its 2026 Annual Installation & Awards Banquet, taking place Saturday, November 7, 2026, with this year’s vibrant theme: “An Evening in Color.”
Texas Becomes First State to Hold TikTok Liable for Child Safety Hazards
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major legal victory in the fight to hold TikTok accountable for harming children. This makes Texas the first state in the nation to hold TikTok liable for misleading parents about the safety of its platform and for exposing children to inappropriate content.
PSJA ISD’s 19th Annual Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery Walk, Sept. 12th & 19th
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD will host its 19th Annual Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery Walk over two consecutive Saturdays—September 12 and 19, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the PSJA Early College High School cafeteria.
RGV LEAD and RGVBA Launch Major Architecture & Construction Initiative
Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) and the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association (RGVBA)are proud to announce a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishing the RGV LEAD Architecture and Construction Workforce Pipeline Initiativefor the 2026–2027 academic year.
Alamo Chosen to Introduce New IHOP Concept
Alamo is preparing to become home to a new IHOP that city officials say will introduce a California Heritage concept intended to serve as a model for future restaurants nationwide.
Twenty-Five Years Later, We Still Remember
Twenty-five years ago today, America changed.
