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East Texas Sex Offender Named April’s Featured Fugitive
Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Jacarlos Mark is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during April if the tip is received this month.
Texas AG Opens New Medicaid Fraud Investigations Based on Newly Released Federal Data
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Healthcare Program Enforcement Division (“HPED”) has launched investigations into dozens of Medicaid providers across Texas. The investigations were launched by utilizing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS”) claims data that was released due to efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”).
Education Department Withdraws Unlawful Title IX Settlement Agreements
The U.S. Department of Education (the Department)’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) rescinded provisions of resolution agreements from prior Administrations, freeing schools from their illegal and burdensome enforcement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX).
Twenty-Five Years of Change: Technology, Growth, and Texas’ Economic Rise
Texas Border Business A profound transformation driven by technological advancements has occurred over the past 25 years, reshaping the economy. New industries and business models...
South Texas ISD Board of Trustees Names Finalist For Superintendent
The South Texas Independent School District (STISD) Board of Trustees, at its April 7 meeting, named Dr. Sandra Garza Ochoa, from Edcouch Elsa ISD, as finalist for superintendent.
Rain Chances Return to Rio Grande Valley Late in Week
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas - Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Conditions are expected to remain mostly sunny through Thursday and Friday, with...
Governor Highlights Texas’ Economic Success At TXSE Event In Florida
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a roundtable and press conference hosted by the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) to highlight the explosive growth of Texas — and the broader Southeastern “Boom Belt” — as the economic engine of America at the Pérez Art Museum.
April 2026 is National Community College Month
or more than 125 years, community colleges have opened doors, powered local economies, and prepared millions of Americans for real jobs and real opportunity.
PSJA ISD Honors Six Seniors as 2025–2026 Student Profile Recipients
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD has announced its 2025–2026 Student Profiles, representing the district’s six high schools. The PSJA Student Profiles program recognizes high school seniors for their contributions and accomplishments across multiple areas.
Art Pathways Contest Announced for McAllen Youth
Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas -The McAllen Public Library (MPL) is accepting entries for the Art Pathways Contest, a citywide youth art competition created to...























