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Four Grants Totaling $3,000 Awarded to 3 McAllen ISD Elementary Chess Programs
Above, officials from McAllen ISD, RGV Chess and Learning Center plus the J. Gonzalez Law Firm stand with chess team students at McAllen ISD's Alvarez Elementary on Oct. 19, 2026. Holding the check are McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. Rene Gutierrez, Attorney J. Gonzalez and RGV Chess and Learning Center's John Boyd. The grant was for $1,000 and is one of four grants received by the RGV Chess and Learning Center. The grants will benefit chess programs at Alvarez, Escandon and Seguin elementary schools. Image courtesy of McAllen ISD
Laredo Man Sentenced Following Homeland Security Fentanyl Investigation
A 34-year-old man has been ordered to prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person.
Brownsville Youth Advisory Board Begins New Term
The City of Brownsville Youth Advisory Board has officially begun its new cohort, bringing together students from across the community to strengthen their leadership skills, participate in civic activities, and identify opportunities to make a positive impact in Brownsville.
From Dual Credit Student to STC Manufacturing Instructor
Years after first riding a bus from Sharyland High School to South Texas College for Architectural Engineering Design Technology (AEDT) courses through the college’s Dual Credit Programs, Ashley Estrada Sotelo says she has returned to where her journey in education began.
PSJA Education Foundation Gala Fundraiser Set for Oct, 22nd
The PSJA Education Foundation will host its 14th Annual PSJA Education Foundation Gala on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Bert Ogden Arena.
Brownsville Plan Advances for Infrastructure Improvements to Enhance Residents’ Quality of Life
The City of Brownsville continues to plan for the community’s needs by identifying investments in public infrastructure, emergency response, transportation, technology and public facilities designed to support residents’ quality of life and the City’s continued growth.
City of Edinburg Names Interim Police Chief
The City of Edinburg has named Lieutenant Orlando Garcia as Interim Chief of Police, succeeding Chief Jaime Ayala following his retirement on October 30, 2026. Lt. Garcia will officially assume leadership of the department on October 31, 2026.
DPS Urges Driver Caution for National School Bus Safety Week
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to slow down, stay alert and stop for school buses as communities across the nation recognize National School Bus Safety Week, October 19–23, 2026. Millions of children ride school buses every day, making school bus safety a shared responsibility for drivers, parents, school personnel and communities.
Social Security Administration Corrects Millions of Records in Major Database Cleanup
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on October 20, 2026, that it has corrected millions of Social Security number records in what the agency describes as its most comprehensive record-integrity initiative in 91 years.
Energy Department Unveils Grid Investments to Cut Electricity Costs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced approximately $967 million in additional funding through its Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant program to modernize critical energy infrastructure, lower electricity costs and strengthen America’s power grid.
