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Poll Shows Texas Voters Strongly Support New Approach to Student Testing
Texas voters overwhelmingly support the Legislature’s new model for student assessment, which replaces the once-a-year STAAR exam with three shorter tests that give teachers and parents timely information during the school year to better support student success.
McAllen Police Seek Suspect in Reported Auto Theft
Texas Border Business McAllen Police Officers are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect to the theft of a vehicle inMcAllen, Texas. The theft of a black colored 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup was reported on November 26, 2025 from...
Embarking on Second Chance at Education After 15-Year Pause
South Texas College student Daniel Gonzalez is a 42-year-old Weslaco native proving that determination has no age limit.
City of Pharr’s Magical Winter Wonderland Celebration & Tree Lighting, Dec. 5th
The City of Pharr invites families to step into an enchanted evening as it celebrates the magic of the season, transforming Downtown Pharr into a Winter Wonderland, complete with sparkling lights, joyful holiday decor, and festive Christmas cheer for all ages.
City of Edinburg’s Miracle on McIntyre, Dec. 4th & 5th
The City of Edinburg is welcoming the holiday season again with the Miracle on McIntyre celebration, a two-day festive extravaganza that will bring the community together for a series of holiday events sure to spread joy and Christmas cheer.
Administrator Loeffler Applauds House Passage of “Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act”
Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan and unanimous passage of H.R. 3174, the Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act,
Alan Guard Named Interim City Manager By Brownsville City Commission
The Brownsville City Commission voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to appoint Mr. Alan Guard, CGFO, as Interim City Manager for the City of Brownsville effective December 20th.
McAllen Holiday Parade Kicks Off Christmas in the Park, Dec. 5th
The city of McAllen is known as the Official South Pole of Texas, declared so by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in 2018.
The McAllen Heritage Center to host McGrinch at La Placita Park, Dec. 13th
The fifth annual McGrinch event, hosted by the McAllen Heritage Center (MHC)– Museum of History & Culture, will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 2pm to 6 pm.
Texas DMV’s Sudden ID Rule Could Leave Undocumented Residents Unable to Register Vehicles
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a new requirement mandating that all vehicle owners present an approved form of photo identification when registering a vehicle or renewing an existing registration.
























