In 1954, Captain Jim and Jan Ghilain opened Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island, helping establish the fishing and hospitality traditions that would draw generations of visitors to the Island.

As he reflects on a teaching career that spanned more than two decades at South Texas College, Professor Emeritus Gilberto Reyes said some of the most meaningful moments came when students discovered they could succeed in careers they once believed were out of reach.

Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden today announced that Texas has 19 million registered voters ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election....

“It’s election season, and early voting is now underway in Texas. I want to take a moment to speak directly to the public about election integrity—and about what my office is doing to ensure American citizens’ right to vote is secure.

A commitment to bringing people together through festivals, cultural celebrations and community programs has earned the City of McAllen international recognition, with 36 awards across its events and programs while securing a place among only seven cities worldwide to be named a 2026 World Festival & Event City.

The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) has launched a search for its next chief executive officer, seeking an experienced leader to oversee business recruitment, investment, workforce development, and economic expansion in one of the Rio Grande Valley’s growing cities.

This year’s South Texas College Fourth Annual Foundation Gala saw record numbers in attendance and money raised for student scholarships.

McAllen welcomed international golf icon Lorena Ochoa this week for a series of engagements highlighting a growing partnership with the City, a new signature golf course development and the announcement of her role as Grand Marshal of the 2026 McAllen Holiday Parade.

The electric vehicle charging network in Texas is expanding with hundreds coming over the next couple years.

For South Texas College Cybersecurity student Athena Vallejo, presenting to high school students at one of the college’s signature events is an opportunity to show them a future they can build for themselves.