Workforce Initiative Targets Valley Water Crisis
A workforce initiative is launching in the Rio Grande Valley amid water scarcity and labor shortages that are creating growing challenges for local communities.
CBP Intercepts Attempt to Smuggle Live Parrots Through Brownsville Border Crossing
Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Brownsville Port of Entry recently intercepted three live parrots hidden within a...
CBP Seizes $365K in Cocaine and Heroin at World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $365,000.
Spring Break Sting Leads to Arrests of Valley Residents in Minor Sex Crime Investigation
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas McALLEN, Texas - Six South Texas men have been charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a...
McAllen Citizens League to host District 5 candidate forum ahead of special election
The McAllen Citizens League will host a candidate forum for the McAllen City Commission District 5 special election on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 1800 South 2nd Street in McAllen, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Organizers state that all candidates will participate in the forum.
Governor Abbott Names New Leaders Across Multiple Texas Boards and Agencies
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. District Attorney Of The 2nd Judicial District...
McAllen Public Library Launches “Go Out and Get Native!” Teen Naturalist Program, March 21st
McAllen Public Library (MPL) will host Go Out and Get Native!, a Teen Naturalist Club program designed to introduce teens and families to the native plants and wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley through hands on learning and outdoor exploration.
Former McAllen Commissioner Endorses Felida Villarreal in District 5 Race
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas — Former McAllen District 5 Commissioner John Ingram has announced his endorsement of...
Celebration of 30 Years of VAMOS Driving Education and Opportunity in the Rio Grande...
Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) marked its 30th annual golf tournament on March 7, 2026, combining fundraising, community participation, and scholarship support in an event that VAMOS described as central to expanding educational access in the Rio Grande Valley.
Garver Grant Enhances Hands‑On Learning for STC Architectural Engineering and Design Technology Students
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – South Texas College Architectural Engineering and Design Technology (AEDT) students recently received a boost to hands-on learning thanks...
























