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.
Jerry Maddox Stresses the Mission of the Texas Restaurant AssociationÂ
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business At the Rio Grande Valley chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association’s annual chairman’s dinner, chapter...
Building the Future of I-69 in Texas
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business The annual Alliance for I-69 Texas board meeting and luncheon in Houston brought together local...
A Historic Evening as Omar Ochoa Becomes Edinburg’s New Mayor
On November 12, 2025, the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center filled wall to wall as residents gathered for a milestone in the city’s political life. Before a packed-room crowd, Omar Ochoa raised his right hand and became mayor of Edinburg. U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa administered the oath, emphasizing the significance of the transition for the community.
USMCA Future Uncertain as Border Leaders Push for Stability
A new wave of concern over the future of USMCA began after a Dec. 4 Reuters report stated that President Donald Trump “could decide next year to withdraw” from the agreement.
Tawil Appointed to Texas Municipal Retirement System Board: McAllen’s Voice in State Governance
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed McAllen City Manager Isaac J. “Ike” Tawil to serve on the board of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). This position places him among the state’s top municipal leaders, overseeing more than $43 billion in retirement funds and representing over 200,000 employees across Texas.
McAllen Strengthens Animal Welfare Efforts to Tackle Pet Overpopulation
The City of McAllen is intensifying its efforts to address pet overpopulation through stronger partnerships, expanded services, and renewed public education initiatives.
McAllen’s New Development Code Paves the Way for Smart Growth and Urban Renewal
The City of McAllen has completed a comprehensive update to its Unified Development Code (UDC), a major step toward modernizing how the city manages growth, zoning, and redevelopment.
McAllen Doubles Down on Recreation: Sports, Nature, and Culture as Economic Engines
The City of McAllen is making significant investments in recreation, culture, and tourism as part of a long-term strategy to enhance quality of life and stimulate economic growth. From expanding sports tourism to developing world-class nature and cultural attractions, city officials say McAllen is positioning itself as a destination where community wellness and economic opportunity go hand in hand.
Anzalduas International Bridge Expansion to Transform Regional Freight Movement
The upcoming expansion of the Anzalduas International Bridge to accommodate full commercial cargo operations will redefine trade and transportation across the Rio Grande Valley.
What a USMCA Exit Could Mean for the Border Economy
U.S.–Mexico trade is facing a new wave of uncertainty after a Dec. 4 Reuters report noted that U.S. President Donald Trump “could decide next year to withdraw from the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA),” according to comments made to Politico by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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