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.
Texas House District 41 Candidates Clash Over Taxes, Education and State Spending
Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas, candidates for Texas House District 41, presented differing approaches to property taxes, education, healthcare and infrastructure during a forum organized by the McAllen Citizens League.
Mission’s Financial Condition Becomes Central Issue in Mayoral Race
The City of Mission's financial condition has become a major issue in the November 3 mayoral election, with challenger Ricardo “Rick” Salinas questioning the municipality’s fiscal management while incumbent Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza and Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Plata defend the city’s financial practices.
Three Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Different Approaches to Infrastructure, Economic Development and City Leadership
MISSION, Texas — Former Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña Sr., businessman Juan Gines Crispín and entrepreneur Natalie “Nati” Garza presented their proposals for municipal leadership, infrastructure improvements, economic development and government accountability during the October 14, 2026, Mission mayoral candidates forum.
Mission Mayoral Candidates Clash Over City Finances, Leadership and Accountability
Incumbent Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza and mayoral challenger Ricardo “Rick” Salinas presented sharply different assessments of Mission’s financial condition, municipal leadership and economic development policies during an October 14, 2026, mayoral candidates forum at Freedom Life Church.
Six Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Competing Visions for City’s Future
Six candidates for Mission’s next mayor outlined their positions on municipal finances, infrastructure, economic development and community representation during a nonpartisan candidates’ forum held October 14, 2026, at Freedom Life Church in Mission.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Rallies South Texas Republicans Ahead of November Election
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visited McAllen to support three Republican congressional candidates, telling supporters that South Texas could play a significant role in determining control of the House of Representatives in the November 3, 2026, election.
Leadership Day Conference Announces Final Two Panelists and Three Featured Speakers
The 2026 Leadership Day Conference has completed its eight-member panel with the addition of Bob Lozano, CEO of F&P Brands, and Yaw Sam, chief executive officer of Brand Geniuz, while announcing three speakers from ZERA Coaching for the October 30 event in Pharr.
McAllen Unveils Massive 14,000-Square-Foot Mural Celebrating McAllen’s Natural Beauty
The City of McAllen and Keep McAllen Beautiful Unveiled Soaring Through McAllen, a mural spanning more than 14,000 square feet, created by artist Oneida Aceves Trevino to celebrate the Rio Grande Valley’s natural beauty, wildlife, and regional identity.
Rio Grande Valley Construction and Agriculture Face Workforce Pressures
Employment declines in construction and agriculture are raising concerns about workforce availability across South Texas, according to an October 7, 2026, investigation by The Washington Post.
Texas A&M–Kingsville Names David Deanda to Distinguished Alumni Class
Texas A&M University–Kingsville has selected S. David Deanda Jr. for its Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026 and will recognize him Oct. 30 during Homecoming Week, according to a university letter sent to Deanda, with a copy provided to Texas Border Business
