TBB Staff
McAllen’s Bicentennial Boulevard Extension Creates New Traffic Changes
Beginning this Friday, March 12, 2021, Bicentennial Boulevard will be open from Trenton Road to Auburn Avenue.
Cornyn, Sinema, Cuellar, Gonzales Urge DHS to Vaccinate Border Law Enforcement Amid Migrant Surge
Today U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) encouraged Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to ensure DHS law enforcement officers and agents receive immediate access to the COVID-19 vaccine
Cornyn, Cuellar to Visit Border TODAY to See Escalating Migrant Crisis Firsthand
Amid the growing migrant crisis, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will visit Carrizo Springs and Laredo
INXS Founding Member Andrew Farriss Shares First Solo Live Concert – Streaming Now!
Prolific Songsmith and Americana singer/songwriter Andrew Farriss takes fans and listeners around the world on a musical journey with his first live solo concert available to be streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
TWDB Approves Funding for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved a project application from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 ("District") for financial assistance through the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) for a portion the project's total cost. The project was approved under Category 2 of the 2020 Flood Intended Use Plan, which is designed for planning, acquisition, design, and construction activities to implement flood mitigation projects.
Texas is expanding vaccine eligibility next week
Texans 50 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 15, state health officials said. The announcement means that vaccine availability is ramping up across the state. However, appointments may still be hard to find, as the number of eligible recipients outnumbers the vaccine supply.
Harlingen EDC to Co-Host National Summit with REDNews; Focus on South Texas Growth
HARLINGEN, TEXAS – Texas commercial estate media company REDNews has invited the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation to co-host a national panel discussion focusing on South Texas.
Happy Women’s History Month!
During Women’s History Month, we look back on the many accomplishments women business owners have made
Brownsville CIC Announces 2021 StartUp Texas Judging Panel
The second annual StartUp Texas Pitch Summit judging panel was announced today by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC).
Governor Abbott Reappoints Patricia “Pattie” Rosenlund to Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed eight members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee for terms ending February 1, 2027.

























