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Where Opportunity Meets Community: Join the Jumpstart Career Expo 2026, Feb. 17th
Workforce Solutions, in collaboration with the City of McAllen, the McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce as supporting community partners, is pleased to invite you to participate in the Jumpstart Career Expo 2026, one of the largest job fairs in South Texas.
Get Ready to Run! The McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Weekend is Jan. 16th –17th Â
Preparations are underway for the 13th Annual McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, presented by H-E-B Helping Here, as the City of McAllen readies to welcome thousands of runners and spectators for one of South Texas’ premier running events on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Bipartisan Bill Targeting DUI‑Related Deaths or Injuries by Illegal Aliens Introduced
the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act, which would strengthen current immigration laws to ensure aliens who drive drunk and kill or seriously maim someone can be arrested, detained, and removed from the United States as aggravated felons and also permanently bar them from obtaining an immigration status like asylum or holding a Green Card.
TIPA’s 2026 Texas Produce Hall of Fame Inductees
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) has announced the 2026 inductees into the Texas Produce Hall of Fame, one of the most prestigious honors recognizing leaders whose vision, service, and commitment have shaped the Texas produce industry. The celebration will take place on Monday, January 19th, at the Mission Events Center in Mission, Texas, with festivities beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Weslaco EDC Marks a Year of Economic Progress
The Weslaco Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has completed its Fiscal Year 2024–2025 with strong performance across key economic sectors, continued infrastructure improvements, and expanded support for local businesses.
50 Illegal Aliens Detained Following Houston‑Area Raids
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Investigation Division recently detained fifty illegal aliens during continued operational activity in the Houston metropolitan area and turned them over to federal authorities for deportation proceedings.
Four Decades, One Message: “Don’t Mess with Texas®”
As football fans watched inside the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1986, Stevie Ray Vaughan appeared on the screen in the first ad of the most iconic anti-litter campaigns: Don’t mess with Texas.
Texas Energy Sector Delivers $27 Billion in Taxes and Royalties
According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $27.0 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year (FY) 2025—the second-highest total in Texas history.
A Year of Achievement Sets the Stage for Continued Success in 2026
“Continuing to lead Texas’s oldest state agency and serve Texans as our state’s first female Land Commissioner is a calling and a privilege. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Texas families." -- Commissioner Buckingham
2026 Economic Forecast: Key Trends to Watch
Texas Border Business Although only a few days into 2026, we’ve already seen notable events, some of which have the potential to profoundly affect long-term...
























