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A 19-year-old illegal alien has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport illegal aliens resulting in death and bringing three illegal aliens into the United States for financial gain.

The City of McAllen continues to rank among the nation’s best places to live, earning the No. 27 spot in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–2027 Best Places to Live rankings.

South Texas College faculty comprising the Division of Business, Public Safety and Technology (BPST) are making a collective effort to prepare students for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI).

A special women’s health breakfast will bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders and women from across the region for a panel discussion focused on health and well-being at every stage of life.

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured historic settlements with WK Kellogg Co. (“Kellogg’s”) and General Mills Inc. (“General Mills”), requiring the companies to remove harmful synthetic dyes from their products. As part of the agreements, Kellogg’s and General Mills have removed synthetic dyes from their cereal products served in schools ahead of the 2026 school year.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,978,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as fresh celery. 

The United States remained the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the US led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Canada (5.0 million bpd) by a wide margin. 

Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal, provost of Texas State Technical College Harlingen, said South Texas educational institutions must work closely with employers and with each other to prepare workers for the large industrial projects expanding across the Rio Grande Valley.

McCoy’s Building Supply is helping South Texas College (STC) lay the foundation and build a stronger construction workforce by donating $10,000 and tools to the South Texas Builders Association (STBA) in support of the new South Texas Construction & Innovation Academy.

Police officers frequently respond to situations that are tense, unpredictable, and rapidly evolving. In these circumstances, officers may be required to make split-second decisions based on the actions of a suspect and the circumstances confronting them.