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.

“Continuing to lead Texas’s oldest state agency and serve Texans as our state’s first female Land Commissioner is a calling and a privilege. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Texas families." -- Commissioner Buckingham

Texas Border Business Although only a few days into 2026, we’ve already seen notable events, some of which have the potential to profoundly affect long-term...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge recently intercepted three live parrots hidden within a vehicle during an alleged wildlife smuggling attempt.

In the new year, South Texas College is introducing a new community course – Essentials of AI, or artificial intelligence.

Texas Border Business AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott touted the strength of the Texas economy as the state set new records for the number of Texans...

Texas Border Business The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department announces that no-cost COVID-19 testing at the Hidalgo County Public Health Laboratory will conclude...

As part of the FM 676 (Mile 5 Rd) widening project, south Taylor Road, between FM 676 to just north of Mile 4 Road in McAllen, will close to through traffic for the reconstruction of the FM 676/Taylor Road intersection, starting Monday, January 12. 

A major Texas teachers’ union has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the Texas Education Agency from investigating educators over social media posts related to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. According to The Texas Tribune, the union argues that the investigations violate teachers’ First Amendment rights and amount to retaliation for protected speech.

After more than four years of leading the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), Commissioner Cassie Brown will retire on Feb. 2, 2026. Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott, Brown oversees the regulation of the $293 billion Texas insurance market, the second largest in the nation.