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STVT Invests in the Rio Grande Valley’s Skilled Workforce

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s McAllen campus officially launched its new Automotive Service Technician program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony focused on career training and the Rio Grande Valley’s demand for skilled automotive workers.

Weslaco Seeks State and Federal Support to Accelerate Infrastructure Projects

Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said Weslaco is pursuing state and federal funding to accelerate major infrastructure improvements, emphasizing that outside financial support will be essential to completing the city's long-term drainage strategy.

Harlingen EDC Co-Sponsors Regional Forum on Power, Water and Workforce Demands

Harlingen Economic Development Corporation co-sponsored the “Powering Texas & Regional Growth: Infrastructure + Workforce Exchange,” bringing together utility, economic development, education and industry leaders to examine whether South Texas has the power, water and workforce needed for expanding industrial investment.

Workforce Solutions Jobs Update, 8-17-26

Texas Border Business Below you will find our Hot Jobs for this week, all these jobs and many more are available on www.workintexas.com. ttec Hiring Event  Tuesday, August...

198 Additional Charges Filed in Ongoing Border Enforcement Push

The Southern District of Texas has charged another 198 people, including 188 illegal aliens, for immigration- and border security-related crimes from Aug. 7-13.

DHR Health’s Outdoor Medicine Conference Focused on Outdoor Emergency Response, Aug. 21st 

DHR Health’s Office of Continuing Medical Education is delighted to host its Outdoor Medicine Conference from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026, at the South Padre Island Convention Center, located at 7355 Padre Boulevard. 

STISD Students to Eat Free Breakfast and Lunch for the 2026-2027 School Year

All students at South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2026-2027 School Year, under the district’s third year of participation in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP).

Cornyn Calls for Renewed Efforts to Secure Release of Austin Tice

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released a statement urging President Donald J. Trump and his administration to prioritize efforts to secure the return of Austin Tice, an American journalist, Houston native, and Marine veteran, as we mark the somber milestone of Tice being held captive in Syria for 14 years on Aug. 14.

Del Rio U.S. Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Convicted Felon Illegally in U.S.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrested a Mexican man previously convicted of intentional injury to a child.

Texas Boys State Delegates Reflect on What Leadership Means

RGV Boys State Alumni Group Sponsors hosted, along with Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez (Honorary Sponsor), their annual "Reflections Ceremony" where Texas Boys State Delegates share their personal Reflections from their leadership program experience this summer at The University of Texas-Austin

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