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PSJA ISD Named State Finalist for 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) announced that it has been named a state finalist in the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards in the Large School District category. PSJA ISD is the only district in the Rio Grande Valley to be named a finalist in this category, marking a historic milestone for the district.
Edinburg Mayor Ochoa Joins Harvard’s Bloomberg Program for New Mayors
Mayor Omar Ochoa announced being selected as one of 34 newly-elected U.S. mayors for the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University’s Program for New Mayors: First 100 Days
Join Juan Diego Academy’s Networking Social Dec. 17 in Mission
Juan Diego Academy Catholic Regional High School will host a Networking Social on December 17 at 10 am, which we will be hosting in partnership with the Mission Chamber of Commerce.
CBP Announces Record-Breaking $200 Billion in Tariff Revenue
Between Jan. 20 and Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection collected more than $200 billion in tariffs thanks to more than 40 executive orders put in place by President Donald Trump’s Administration.
Texas Produce Industry Urges Accountability After Water Delivery Progress
On behalf of the fruit, vegetable, and row crop farmers in the Rio Grande Valley, we are grateful for President Trump’s recent statement regarding Mexico’s continual violation of the 1944 Water Treaty and his authorization to impose penalties against Mexico if they do not immediately begin releasing water. As a result, Mexico returned to the negotiating table.
Holiday Magic Continues at the South Pole Illuminated Festival
Community Day takes place, Tuesday, December 16, and the South Pole Illuminated Festival (SPIF) is offering FREE admission courtesy of H-E-B, Helping Here. The annual event will remain open through December 28 at the McAllen Convention Center.
Trump Designates Illicit Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on December 15, 2025, designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemical as weapons of mass destruction, a move the administration says is aimed at confronting what it describes as a national security and public health crisis
Guerra endorses Seby Haddad in Texas House District 41 race
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business December 15, 2025- State Representative Bobby Guerra announced his endorsement of Victor “Seby” Haddad for Texas House District 41 on...
Weslaco signs new labor agreement with firefighters
The City of Weslaco has officially signed a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with its firefighters, finalizing a deal that city leaders and department representatives say focuses on firefighter well-being, morale, and long-term staffin
Miller Applauds Mexico Agreement to Meet 1944 Water Treaty Obligations for U.S. Farmers
"I applaud President Trump for putting American farmers first and holding Mexico’s feet to the fire to get this treaty honored. F
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