Roberto H. Gonzalez
Publisher at Texas Border Business and Mega Doctor News. Roberto Hugo Gonzalez is the 2009 SBA Journalist of the Year Award Winner & The 2009 and 2012 Paul Harris Award recipient.
Alamo Museum Brings Karankawa History to Life for Students
Homeschool students received a hands-on lesson in Texas Indigenous history Sept. 22 as Maria del Pilar Garza Museum Director Alejandro Oyoque shared his knowledge of the Karankawa people and guided students in building a bow.
Six RGV Leaders Confirmed for ZERA Leadership Day Conference
Two additional Rio Grande Valley leaders have been confirmed as panelists for the 2026 Leadership Day Conference, bringing the total to six as organizers prepare for the Oct. 30 event in Pharr.
McAllen Mayor Says City and Police Do Not Use Flock Surveillance Cameras
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said the City of McAllen and its police department do not use Flock Safety cameras, responding publicly to concerns about the automated license plate recognition technology increasingly used by law enforcement agencies and other entities.
Pharr EDC Brings U.S.-Mexico Leaders Together for Heritage Business Roundtable
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation hosted “Celebrating Heritage Beyond the Border: The Economic Power of the U.S.-Mexico Relationship” on Sept. 17 at the Pharr Global Business Hub as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jorge Torres Says U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Could Bring Critical Certainty to Border Economy
As the United States and Mexico prepare for another round of high-level trade negotiations, Jorge Torres, president of Interlink Trade Services, says the discussions could provide something businesses on both sides of the border urgently need: greater certainty.
$25,000 Top Prize Leads $50,000 Ruby Red Ventures Payout to RGV Entrepreneurs
Elizabeth Davis walked away with $25,000, Josh Howard earned $15,000, and Cassandra Aguillon took home $10,000 as the Ruby Red Ventures pitch competition delivered a major $50,000 boost to three Rio Grande Valley entrepreneurs during the Mission Small Business Expo.
Alonzo Cantu Calls on Rio Grande Valley Leaders to Rally the Vote
Businessman Alonzo Cantu called on Rio Grande Valley leaders Tuesday to encourage voter registration and participation through the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas, or AACT Now.
Hidalgo County Opens Voting Machine Testing to Public Ahead of November Election
Hidalgo County residents and members of the media will have an opportunity Thursday to observe the testing of voting equipment that will be used in the Nov. 3, 2026, General and Local Entities Elections.
AACT Now Launches Rally the Vote Campaign During Edinburg Gathering
The Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas NOW, Inc., launched its Rally the Vote campaign during a luncheon that brought together community representatives from the Rio Grande Valley.
Andrew Davis Returns to Mission for Inaugural Small Business Expo, Sept. 16th
Internationally recognized marketing speaker and bestselling author Andrew Davis is returning to Mission to serve as the keynote speaker at the inaugural Mission Small Business Expo, a free, daylong event that connects entrepreneurs with information, resources and opportunities to grow their businesses.
