Texas Outpaces All States with Record Job Gains
Governor Greg Abbott touted Texas as America’s economic engine with today’s U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment release showing Texas led all states with a gain of 46,800 nonfarm jobs over the month of March.
Governor Abbott Unveils 2026 Vision for Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today released the 2026 Report to the People of Texas, highlighting the state’s accomplishments in 2025 and outlining priorities for the year ahead.
Register for FREE Children’s Life Jackets, May 16th
The City of Pharr, in partnership with the Junior League of McAllen, Driscoll Children’s Hospital–RGV, and Driscoll Health Plan, invites the community to attend the Safe Summer Splash on Friday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Pharr Aquatic Center, located at 1000 S. Fir St.
Port of Harlingen calls for rail and corridor upgrades to support Valley trade
At an RGV Connect panel on trade and transportation, Walker Smith, port director and CEO of the Port of Harlingen, said the port plays a larger role in the Rio Grande Valley economy than many residents may realize
Balancing Economic Uncertainty with Steady Job Growth
espite a chaotic period for the economy, the job market has remained fairly steady. Uncertainty was rampant, with on-again-off-again tariffs, geopolitical conflicts reaching new levels of intensity (and directly involving the United States), immigration crackdowns and other policy changes impacting workforce availability, and surging investment in and use of AI.
STC Honors Student Who Found His Passion Late in Life
Francisco Javier Mejia found his passion late in life, and on the verge of achieving his dream, his life was cut short, leaving his family to celebrate his college graduation without him.
Auditions Open for South Texas New Play Festival, May 12 & 13
South Texas College (STC) Theatre & Dance will hold auditions for its 5th Annual South Texas New Play Festival’s workshop production, “Miriam’s Song.”
DHR Health, Texas A&M School of Law Legal Clinics Launch Unique Medical/Legal Partnership
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas - DHR Health has partnered with the Texas A&M School of Law Legal Clinics to establish a unique medical/legal partnership that...
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute to Honor Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) announced that it will honor Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)...
McAllen ISD Superintendent earns award through support of Fine Arts
Through tireless support and advocacy for Fine Arts programs, McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez has earned a state award from the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA).

























