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U.S. Border Patrol Agents Rescue Three Locked in Rail Car in Del Rio
For the second time in recent weeks, Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents rescued illegal aliens who had been locked inside a freight car by smugglers
Grulla High School Alumnus Makes History with West Point Graduation
Hiram Flores, a 2021 graduate of Grulla High School, has achieved a historic milestone for his school and community, graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and beginning his career as a U.S. Army officer.
De La Cruz Bill Seeks Full-Service Veterans Hospital for Rio Grande Valley
A federal bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Mónica De La Cruz, R-Edinburg, seeks to establish something Rio Grande Valley veterans have sought for years: a full-service U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in South Texas.
PSJA ISD Dual Enrollment Surges 24%, Expanding College Access for More Than 3,500 Students
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) is expanding college access for hundreds more students this school year, with Fall 2026 census data showing a 24% increase in dual credit enrollment compared to the previous year.
Governor Abbott Honors First Responders At 2026 Star of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address and presented awards to honor the service and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and first responders at the 2026 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin.
U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector Remembers 9/11
The U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector held a commemoration ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Edinburg Chamber Unveils “An Evening in Color” 2026, Nov. 7th
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially announce its 2026 Annual Installation & Awards Banquet, taking place Saturday, November 7, 2026, with this year’s vibrant theme: “An Evening in Color.”
Texas Becomes First State to Hold TikTok Liable for Child Safety Hazards
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a major legal victory in the fight to hold TikTok accountable for harming children. This makes Texas the first state in the nation to hold TikTok liable for misleading parents about the safety of its platform and for exposing children to inappropriate content.
Nightly Milling, Paving Planned on US 83 in Rio Grande City
Nighttime milling and paving operations are planned on US 83 in Rio Grande City beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, and continuing through Thursday, Sept. 17. The work will continue for approximately four weeks between Charco Blanco Road and Fairgrounds Road.
PSJA ISD’s 19th Annual Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery Walk, Sept. 12th & 19th
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD will host its 19th Annual Countdown to Zero Dropout Recovery Walk over two consecutive Saturdays—September 12 and 19, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the PSJA Early College High School cafeteria.
