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Abbott Orders Texas Public Universities to Freeze Tuition for Next Two Years

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to all Texas public institutions of higher education, halting increases in undergraduate tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.

Inside the $2B Collapse: Investment Tycoon Sentenced for Fraud and Bribery

Greg Lindberg, 56, of Tampa, Florida, and the founder and chairman of Eli Global LLC and owner of Global Bankers Insurance Group (GBIG) was sentenced today to a combined 12 years in prison for his role in a bribery conspiracy and multibillion-dollar fraud conspiracy that bankrupted multiple insurance companies with thousands of unpaid policyholder victims. 

McAllen Mayor Leads Public Push for Early Lung Cancer Detection

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos hosted a televised discussion on lung cancer awareness with pulmonologist Juan P. Rey Mendoza and retired McAllen Police Lieutenant Joel Morales to encourage Rio Grande Valley residents to seek screening and recognize the risks of delayed diagnosis.

Michael Fallek Sworn In as McAllen District 5 Commissioner

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas — Chief United States District Judge Randy Crane conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Michael Fallek as the new...

McAllen Builds Safer Streets with New Roundabouts 

Texas Border Business The City of McAllen continues to invest in roadway improvements that enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and support a higher quality of...

Click It or Ticket: Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Unbelted Drivers

We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life.

Census Bureau Drops New Enrollment Insights

Texas Border Business U.S. Census Bureau The U.S. Census Bureau released data tables examining the educational characteristics of people age 3 and over. Data are based on statistics...

Trash Linked to Clogged Drains in Edinburg causing Flooding at Richard R. Flores Cat...

Heavy rainfall in Edinburg caused flooding at Richard R. Flores Cat Stadium and the city’s parks and recreation building after drainage systems became clogged with trash and sludge, according to city officials

Texas DPS Urges Residents to Plan Ahead for Hurricane Season

In support of hurricane preparedness efforts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans to make an emergency plan now as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season – which runs June 1 through November 30 – nears.  

RGV LEAD Prepares for Next Chapter Following the Departure of Mary Garcia

Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas — RGV LEAD announces the departure of Mary Garcia, who will conclude her role as Project Coordinator with the organization, as...

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