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Camp McAllen Named McAllen Shines Champion
McAllen Shines announced that Camp McAllen is its newest Champion, celebrating the 20-acrepark’s fast-growing impact on families throughout the Rio Grande Valley. In a first for the program, the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department will receive the honor, marking the department as the inaugural City of McAllen team to earn thisdistinction.
UFO Festival & Conference Lands in Edinburg, Nov. 20th-22nd
The City of Edinburg is gearing up for a cosmic celebration as the annual UFO Festival & Conference returns to the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center (ACE Center) from November 20–22, 2025.
The City of Weslaco appoints Xavier Salinas as City Manager
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business WESLACO, Texas - The City of Weslaco has appointed Xavier Salinas as City Manager. Mr. Salinas brings more than 30...
Federal Court Blocks Texas Congressional Map in Ruling Senator Calls “Correct”
A federal court has blocked Texas from using its newly approved congressional map for the 2026 election cycle, prompting Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa to praise the ruling and reiterate concerns he raised during this year’s special legislative session.
Paxton Secures Major Win to Keep Criminals From Being Released Back into the Streets
Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant victory in a Harris County case to put a stop to the practice of releasing criminals back into the community through relaxed bail standards instituted by an unlawful consent decree in 2019.
STC Mid-Valley Campus Launches Gift Card Drive to Support Students Impacted by Food Insecurity
The South Texas College (STC) Mid-Valley Campus is taking action to support students facing food insecurity through a new $20 gift card drive, led by Social Work faculty member Noel Ysasi, Philosophy faculty member Debby Hutchins, Ph.D., and the STC Social Work Club.
City of Edinburg Communications & Media Department Honored with Three State Awards
The City of Edinburg announced that the Edinburg Communications & Media Department has earned three prestigious state awards at the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA) annual conference, held this month in The Woodlands.
Texas Apprehends 31 Illegal Immigrant Drivers In Panhandle
Governor Greg Abbott announced the apprehension of 31 illegal immigrant drivers, mostly licensed out of California, along I-40 last week during a one-day, joint commercial vehicle enforcement (CVE) operation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and federal law enforcement.
Texas Citrus Shows Heavy Crop, Smaller Fruit
Texas’ citrus crop is slightly behind schedule for the season and facing an uncertain future when it comes to water, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Paxton Secures $41.5M from Pfizer & Tris Pharma for Providing Adulterated Drugs to Children
Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a $41.5 million settlement with Pfizer and Tris Pharma for allegedly providing adulterated pharmaceutical drugs to Texas children in violation of the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act (“THFPA”).
























