The McAllen Housing Commission hosted its 2026 Scholarship Banquet on June 18, 2026, at the Verta Hotel in McAllen. Students, families, board members, elected officials, community partners, sponsors, and staff attended the event, recognizing 19 scholarship recipients from area high schools.

The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and tear for high-tech, immersive realism at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the expansion of the Texas Rangers’ Unsolved Crimes Investigation (UCIP/Cold Case) Program – a specialized unit dedicated to solving cold case murders and sexual assaults across the state. 

Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. According to TIPRO, employment in the Texas upstream sector increased by 4,100 jobs between April and May 2026, reflecting a decline of 300 jobs in oil and natural gas extraction (62,600) and an increase of 4,400 service sector jobs (134,900), subject to revisions.

Governor Greg Abbot celebrated a new record high for total jobs in Texas as May labor market data shows Texas added jobs at a faster annual rate than the U.S. over the last 12 months.

The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that federal student loan borrowers enrolled in auto pay will be eligible for a 1 percent interest rate reduction beginning July 1. Borrowers who enroll in auto pay by September 30, 2026, or who are already enrolled, will benefit from the interest rate reduction through June 30, 2028.

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A 51-year-old Houston man has been sentenced for his role in an ongoing cocaine distribution scheme that spanned nearly a decade.

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen are now accepting applications from food vendors for the 2026 Christmas in the Park, set for Friday, December 4 (5–11 p.m.) and Saturday, December 5 (noon–11 p.m.).

Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa joined Rio Grande Valley leaders in Washington, D.C., from June 10-12, 2026, to pursue federal partnerships and funding opportunities for infrastructure projects supporting the city’s continued growth.