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A 43-year-old Porter resident has been sentenced to prison for shooting and killing a bald eagle.

George Cardenas has taken on an expanded leadership role as executive vice president and commercial banking president of South & West Texas, bringing more than 25 years of banking experience to the position.

 To better serve the community, the Edinburg Municipal Court will host another Mobile Outreach Docket for residents with outstanding tickets or warrants at the El Tule Recreational Center (700 S. Veterans Blvd.) on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m. 

Governor Greg Abbott touted Texas’ jobs leadership with the release of July labor market data showing Texas gained 165,600 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months, more than any other state. Texas also outpaced the nation’s annual job growth rate by a full percentage point, growing at 1.2% from July 2025 to July 2026.

 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Roma Port of Entry seized more than $9 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. 

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) received four 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The awards recognize BCIC’s work in strategic planning, economic equity and inclusion, public reporting, and business education.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) congratulates Aida C. Escobar Elementary and Graciela Garcia Elementary for being named Bright Spots Top Schools, a national recognition honoring campuses that are exceeding expectations in literacy education and helping students build the foundational skills needed for lifelong success. 

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute honored Estela Flores for 40 years of service in vocational education during a ceremony at the STVT McAllen campus.

 A 52-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to prison for his role in two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico.

Leah Wise Law Firm has named Abraham J. Garcia as its new Chief Marketing Officer, marking a historic milestone as the firm's first male executive hire since its founding nearly ten years ago.