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Humberto de Faria Santos Remembered for His Dedication to Students and Service
With profound sadness, the community mourns the passing of Dr. Humberto de Faria Santos, Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen. Courtesy image
Monica de la Cruz hosts Edinburg leaders in Washington visit to connect South Texas...
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Leaders from Edinburg, Texas, led by Mayor Omar Ochoa, traveled to Washington, D.C., last week at the invitation of Congresswoman...
Texas Economic Development Corporation Hosts Leaders to Drive Statewide Growth
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Economic Development Corporation brought together local economic development leaders, business executives, and investors this week...
CBP Officers Seize over $602K in Meth at Laredo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine that totaled over $602,000.
Portland Public Schools Faces Federal Probe Over Race‑Based Programs
Texas Border Business The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Portland Public Schools (PPS) in Portland, Oregon over...
Mexican National Who Assumed U.S. Citizen’s Identity Sentenced in Federal Court
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas HOUSTON – A 39-year-old Mexican citizen has been ordered to federal prison after illegally reentering the...
Texas Reports 18.7 Million Registered Voters Ahead of March 3 Primary
At the start of early voting, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Texas has 18,657,918 registered voters for the March 3 Primary Election.
Edinburg World Birding Center to Host Outdoor Expo on March 28th
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas - The 6th Annual Outdoor Expo is set to bring excitement to Edinburg Municipal Park on March 28, 2026! Hosted...
McAllen Surges Forward With $12.6 Million in Sales Tax Revenue, Signaling Strong Economic Momentum
The City of McAllen has shattered its all-time sales tax record, receiving an unprecedented $12.6 million in February’s allocation for December collections, (2025 vs 2024) a 5.31% increase over the same period last year.
Understanding the Midterm Elections and Why They Matter
Midterm elections take place every two years in the United States, occurring halfway through a president’s four-year term. They are called “midterms” because they fall in the middle of a presidential term. Image for illustration purposes


























