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Edinburg PD Expands Drone First Responder Program
The Edinburg Police Department’s Drone First Responder (DFR) program, which kicked off in May, is now fully operational, making the department the first law enforcement agency in the Rio Grande Valley to deploy drones for real-time emergency response.
Governor Announces Texas’ Intent to Opt in to Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas intends to opt in to the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program created by President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill.
TMA Seeks to Award Outstanding Science Teachers
Are you – or do you know – an outstanding science teacher? The Texas Medical Association (TMA) is seeking entrants for the 2026 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching competition.
NADBank Catalyzes US$1 Billion in Infrastructure, Improves Lives of 8 Million People
During the Board of Directors meeting of the North American Development Bank (NADBank), participants reviewed the Bank’s approval of nearly US$524 million in financing over the past two years to support the execution of 29 infrastructure projects, representing a total investment of more than US$1.0 billion.
Police shooting in McAllen shopping area after woman allegedly stabs K-9 officer
McAllen police released detailed information about an incident involving a homeless woman, a police K-9, and an officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of East Expressway 83.
Education Department Plans Major Accreditation Handbook Overhaul
The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback from the public on how best to reenvision and update the Accreditation Handbook (Handbook).
De León Files for Hidalgo County District Clerk
Maricela “Mari” De León, MPA, CPM has officially filed for a place on the ballot for Hidalgo County District Clerk.
FM 1015 in Weslaco closed, from I-2 to US Business 83, thru Dec. 19th
The FM 1015 (International Boulevard) closure in Weslaco, between the I-2 eastbound frontage road and US Business Highway 83, has been extended until December 10
McAllen ISD Science Fair Champion
Congratulations to James Peisen, a 6th grader at Cathey Middle School. He was named Grand Champion at the 16th annual McAllen ISD Science & Engineering Fair held Dec. 6, 2025
The Long-Term Texas Economic Forecast
The Perryman Group’s latest projections indicate that the Texas economy is well positioned to return to more significant growth in the coming decades.
























