McAllen Public Utility Board Approves Rate Adjustment
To support the construction and operation of the city’s new North Water Treatment Plant, Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project, and other essential utility services, the City of McAllen Public Utility Board (MPUB) approved a utility rate increase.
$12 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Isla Blanca Park RV Sites
Cameron County is proud to announce the launch of a transformative infrastructure improvement project at Isla Blanca Park, located at 33174 State Park Road 100-South, South Padre Island, Texas.
Abbott Deploys DPS, Texas National Guard Ahead of Antifa-Linked Protest in Austin
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas National Guard to deploy personnel and tactical assets to Austin ahead of a planned antifa-linked demonstration to protect Texans and their property.
Bond Buyer Inducts TRB’s Noe Hinojosa Jr. into Muni Hall of Fame
The Bond Buyer has inducted Noe Hinojosa Jr., President of Municipal Banking for TRB Capital Markets, LLC, into its Muni Hall of Fame, Class of 2025, honoring his decades of leadership, innovation, and influence in public finance.
McAllen Convention Center to Host Fiesta de Palmas, Oct. 17-19
Fiesta de Palmas is back at the McAllen Convention Center from October 17–19, 2025. Attendees are invited to enjoy three days of unforgettable fun, food, music, and cultural festivities.
Fiesta De Palmas Announces Full 2025 Music Lineup
The countdown is on: Fiesta de Palmas, South Texas’ biggest cultural music festival, just revealed its 2025 lineup — and it’s stacked with breakout stars, fan favorites, and headliners that will light up the McAllen Convention Center District October 17–19
Pharr EDC / UTRGV / Kauffman Program Graduation
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC), in partnership with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center (ECC), held the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of the Kauffman FastTrac program on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Pharr Global Business Hub, located at 301 S. Cage Blvd.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Demands Action on 1944 Water Treaty Enforcement
U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz delivered a powerful and urgent message at Friday’s press conference hosted by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) in Mission, Texas
Mariachi 7 Leguas Marks 20 Years with the Release of Veinte Aniversario
October 15, 2025- Mariachi 7 Leguas officially launched its new album Veinte Aniversario during a press event on October 15, 2025, at Lone Star National Bank Corporate Offices in McAllen, Texas.
One Day at a Time: Erick Franco’s Journey to Becoming an Attorney
When the results were finally released, Erick Franco could hardly believe what he was reading — he had passed the bar exam. “I was in complete shock,” he said.
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