Roberto H. Gonzalez

 Texas Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa marked the final day of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month on September 30, 2026, by presenting a Texas Senate Proclamation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) South Texas Rio Grande Valley, recognizing the organization’s efforts to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) has opened applications for the fourth year of its Ruby Red Ventures Build Mission Fund, continuing a program that has committed $675,000 to local businesses over its first three years.

ACT NOW is reinforcing its commitment to nonpartisan voter outreach by expanding digital access to Touch-10, a program that asks employees of partner organizations to connect with 10 people they know, Executive Director Norma Flores-Ruiz said.

The Rio Grande Council, Scouting America, will honor S. David Deanda Jr., president and director of Lone Star National Bank, at its 40th Annual Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner on Oct. 29 in Edinburg, the organization told Texas Border Business.

 Dr. Duncan Wood, an international trade and economic policy expert, described the Pharr International Bridge expansion as an investment in economic prosperity, security, and stronger commercial ties between Mexico and the United States during his keynote address at the 13th Annual Start of Produce Season celebration.

Pharr City Commissioner Bobby Carrillo recognized the contributions of agricultural producers, transportation companies, and international trade partners during the 13th Annual Start of Produce Season celebration at the Pharr International Bridge, calling the produce industry an essential part of the city's history and economic development.

Collaboration, efficiency, and continued infrastructure investment were central themes of remarks delivered by Luis Bazan, director of the Pharr International Bridge, during the 13th Annual Start of Produce Season celebration, an event recognizing the agricultural trade industry and the businesses responsible for moving fresh produce between Mexico and the United States.

Business, transportation and government leaders gathered in Pharr on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for the inaugural Gateway Forum, a new event focused on the infrastructure, international relationships and investment needed to support growing cross-border trade.

Becoming an angel for someone facing cancer may be as simple as donating $3 or $5. Through DHR Health’s annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser, community members can help patients experiencing financial difficulties while supporting breast cancer awareness and early detection.

The traditional automobile dealership may eventually close its showroom doors at night without actually shutting down its business.