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La Villa Secures $919K for Advanced New Fire Engine

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by City of La Villa Mayor Rosa Perez, delivered $919,000 in community project funding he secured for the La Villa Fire Department to purchase a new firetruck and firefighting equipment.

Governor Celebrates Opening Of 460 MW Power Plant In Central Texas

Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the opening of the Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant, the first Texas Energy Fund-backed project to come online that will deliver more reliable, affordable power to the state’s grid.

Texas Man Convicted of Arming Cartels in Large-Scale Firearms Case

Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas DEL RIO, Texas – A federal jury in Del Rio convicted a Dale man on two...

Darling and Cortez Detail Valley’s Response to Migrant Arrivals and COVID Challenges

Remarks by former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling and Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez were delivered during a celebratory luncheon at Koko’s Mexican Restaurant honoring Sister Norma Pimentel following her recognition as one of TIME magazine’s 2026 Women of the Year.

How One STC Graduate Discovered a Calling in Teaching

As South Texas College prepares to celebrate commencement, one graduate’s story stands as a powerful example of perseverance, purpose and the life-changing impact of education.

Trio of Lopez Lobos Join TSC Soccer Programs

Texas Southmost College men’s soccer head coach Mario Zamora and women’s soccer head coach Jesus Villarreal are actively recruiting across the Rio Grande Valley as they prepare to reload their rosters for the 2026 season.

Sister Norma Pimentel Credits Community for Sustaining Migrant Aid Efforts

Community leaders speaking at a luncheon honoring Sister Norma Pimentel focused on the collective effort behind humanitarian work in the Rio Grande Valley and the continued need for support.

Collin Co. Capital Murder Suspect Named Featured Fugitive for May

Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Hassan Haitham Muhsen is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during May if the tip is received this month. The U.S. Marshals Service is also offering an additional reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Muhsen’s arrest. 

Eleven Arrested as DPS Targets Human Trafficking in Central Texas

Texas Border Business BELTON, Texas â€“ The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Texas Highway Patrol (THP) working in conjunction with the...

Mission EDC Hosts Sharyland ISD’s Inaugural INCubatoredu Pitch Competition at the CEED

Sharyland ISD students took center stage on Friday, May 1, during the district’s inaugural INCubatoredu Pitch Competition, hosted at the Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED) in partnership with the Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC).

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