Brownsville’s economic momentum continues to gain national attention as recent reports highlight the region’s growing strength in both economic competitiveness and population growth trends.

The City of McAllen’s City Secretary Vital Statistics Department has received the 2025 Vital Statistics Spotlight Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the Local Registrars category.

Workforce Solutions, in collaboration with the City of McAllen, the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce as supporting community partners, is pleased to invite you to participate in the Jumpstart Career Expo 2026, one of the largest job fairs in South Texas.

Preparations are underway for the 13th Annual McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, presented by H-E-B Helping Here, as the City of McAllen readies to welcome thousands of runners and spectators for one of South Texas’ premier running events on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act, which would strengthen current immigration laws to ensure aliens who drive drunk and kill or seriously maim someone can be arrested, detained, and removed from the United States as aggravated felons and also permanently bar them from obtaining an immigration status like asylum or holding a Green Card.

The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) has announced the 2026 inductees into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame, one of the most prestigious honors recognizing leaders whose vision, service, and commitment have shaped the Texas produce industry. The celebration will take place on Monday, January 19th, at the Mission Events Center in Mission, Texas, with festivities beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Weslaco Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has completed its Fiscal Year 2024–2025 with strong performance across key economic sectors, continued infrastructure improvements, and expanded support for local businesses.

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Investigation Division recently detained fifty illegal aliens during continued operational activity in the Houston metropolitan area and turned them over to federal authorities for deportation proceedings.

As football fans watched inside the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1986, Stevie Ray Vaughan appeared on the screen in the first ad of the most iconic anti-litter campaigns: Don’t mess with Texas.

According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $27.0 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year (FY) 2025—the second-highest total in Texas history.