Roberto H. Gonzalez

The hum of conversation fills Don Ponchitos Café Jardín on E. Pike Boulevard, where the smell of fresh tortillas mixes with the sharp scent of coffee. Mayor Adrian Gonzalez can’t make it more than a few steps inside before someone waves him down. Waitresses call him “Mayor,” men in work boots stop to shake his hand, and a retired couple at a corner table nods in approval.

Dr. Esmeralda Adame, founder of the Persistence in Adversity Foundation, is once again rallying the Rio Grande Valley community for a cause that brings both warmth and compassion. The foundation has launched its 6th Annual Blanket Drive, aiming to collect 1,000 new blankets for families, the elderly, and those in need across the region.

The 3rd Annual South Texas College (STC) Foundation Gala, held at the Mission Event Center and catered by Santa Fe Steakhouse

South Texas College (STC) hosted its 3rd Annual Foundation Gala, emphasizing student success initiatives and emergency aid while recognizing partners and donors.

The Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance was filled with emotion, gratitude, and hope on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as DHR Health hosted its 2025 Fashion Show & Gala Honoring Heroic Patients. The annual event celebrated breast cancer survivors and highlighted the importance of breast reconstruction awareness, education, and innovation in women’s health care.

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC), in partnership with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center (ECC), held the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of the Kauffman FastTrac program on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Pharr Global Business Hub, located at 301 S. Cage Blvd.

U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz delivered a powerful and urgent message at Friday’s press conference hosted by the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) in Mission, Texas

October 15, 2025- Mariachi 7 Leguas officially launched its new album Veinte Aniversario during a press event on October 15, 2025, at Lone Star National Bank Corporate Offices in McAllen, Texas.

When the results were finally released, Erick Franco could hardly believe what he was reading — he had passed the bar exam. “I was in complete shock,” he said.

The City of McAllen has announced one of the most ambitious development projects in its history: the transformation of the long-discussed Boeye Reservoir site into a vibrant, mixed-use destination designed to attract investment, tourism, and long-term economic growth.