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Texas Border Business The Bert Ogden Auto Group is proud to announce that Robert C. Vackar and his wife Janet Ogden Vackar through their...

Sharon O’Leary was hired at South Texas College in 1999 to start the college’s music program. Now, 26 years later, the program is going strong, and she has been named Faculty of the Year for largely contributing to its growth.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, Houston ISD will travel to Edinburg for an educator recruitment event. The fliers boast a “Teach in HISD” informational session, pre-screen interviews for prospective applicants, and conditional offers issued on-site.

The Salvation Army invites the community to Give with Joy this Christmas season as its iconic Red Kettle Campaign returns to McAllen. More than just a holiday tradition, the red kettle is a symbol of hope, compassion, and generosity—supporting vital programs that serve thousands of individuals and families in need throughout the year.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) today announced that it is partnering with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) to develop detailed generic dynamic models of large loads—such as data centers, crypto, and electrolyzers—and how these loads change their power output during and after a period of grid disturbances (e.g., faults and other power quality events).

In every corner of Texas, our roads tell a story that goes beyond just concrete and equipment. Stories of people with vision and commitment, working to connect their communities with better opportunities. In south Texas, that story is driven by Pedro “Pete” Alvarez, head of TxDOT’s Pharr District.

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s recent decision to suddenly revoke approval for 13 routes operated by Mexican airlines into the United States.   

Recent data indicate that US legal immigration has slowed markedly under the current tighter immigration policies. There is evidence that more foreign-born persons are leaving than entering, and H-1B visa registrations as well as student and temporary work visas have dropped.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID), in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), have made several arrests following a year-long human trafficking investigation in El Paso Co. – including an attorney believed to be representing some of those involved.

Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas has exceeded 3 million registered businesses — a record high that marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing economic growth.