Roberto H. Gonzalez

Community leaders, healthcare professionals, and public officials gathered March 5, 2026, to dedicate the new DHR Health medical campus in Starr County, a project designed to expand access to healthcare and strengthen the region’s long-term medical workforce.

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. hosted its 22nd annual State of Real Estate Forum on March 5, 2026, bringing together real estate professionals, developers, and community leaders from across the Rio Grande Valley.

The city of Pharr has recorded a 23.3 percent overall drop in crime since 2022, according to Chief of Police Juan Gonzalez, who attributes the decline to data-driven policing strategies, community partnerships, and targeted deployment of resources.

After approximately nine months without an official leader, the Rio Grande Valley Partnership in early 2026 announced the selection of Paco Sanchez as its new President and CEO,

The inaugural RGV Connect Forum Transportation and Trade Session brought together regional leaders to discuss infrastructure, trade, and economic development in the Rio Grande Valley.

A recent court ruling limiting the president’s ability to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act has forced the administration to rely on narrower statutory tools, increasing legal risk, political pressure, and compliance challenges, according to Jorge A. Torres, President and CEO of Interlink Trade Services.

February 24, 2026- This morning, McAllen City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at 10th Street and Auburn Avenue in the North Park Village Phase II parking lot to mark the start of the McAllen Lateral Channel Improvements Project. The event included Mayor Javier Villalobos, the City Commission, City Manager Isaac J. Tawil, and Engineering Director Eduardo Mendoza.

COSTEP, The Council for South Texas Economic Progress, hosted the executive council meeting of INDEX Nacional & their state delegations in the Rio South Texas region, bringing together national and state manufacturing leaders from Mexico to promote cross-border collaboration and investment.

A book signing featuring four contributing authors of the Amazon best-selling anthology God Willing Daughter is scheduled for Feb. 26, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Reserva Coffee Roasters, located at 3400 W Expy 83, Suite 130, in McAllen, Texas.

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González McALLEN, Texas - Jorge A. Torres, President and CEO of Interlink Trade Services, has been appointed to the South Texas...