Roberto H. Gonzalez

Hidalgo County has expanded public access to naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, through five vending machines that provide the potentially life-saving medication free.

The City of Alamo has welcomed Iris Alvarado Padilla as its new assistant city manager, adding an administrator with more than 13 years of leadership experience in the private and public sectors as the city continues an extensive program of municipal improvements and economic development.

The National Restaurant Association has released a new resource to help restaurant owners and employees prepare for, respond to, and recover from public safety incidents.

The Texas Association of Business has named Kelly Keel its next president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 2, 2026, bringing a veteran state government and regulatory leader to the organization that represents employers at the Texas Capitol.

TRANCASA owner and founder Carlos Canales unveiled the company’s first Tesla Semi at the Pharr Truck Expo, marking a move into fully electric heavy-duty truck technology as the international transportation and logistics company evaluates how new equipment can be incorporated into its operations.

South Texas College President Dr. Ricardo J. Solis said the college is preparing students for continued growth in transportation, logistics and international trade as new technologies and expanding commerce with Mexico change workforce needs across the Rio Grande Valley.

The Pharr International Bridge is preparing to begin phased operations on its expanded crossing in mid-September, with a formal grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration scheduled for Nov. 12, Bridge Director Luis Bazan said.

Cano and Sons Trucking is continuing to expand its cross-border transportation operations while seeking additional drivers, Safety Director Juan Silva said during the third annual Pharr Truck Expo.

As drought intensifies across the U.S.–Mexico border, nearly $164 million in combined investment is being directed to water conservation projects in South Texas, while a binational initiative moves forward to strengthen water reliability in northern Mexico.

Matteo Bocelli, the internationally recognized Italian singer and songwriter who is carving his own path while carrying one of the most celebrated names in music, will perform at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on December 19 as part of a special holiday concert announced during the City of McAllen’s Fall for the Arts presentation.