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Congress Sends Common Cents Act to Trump as Businesses Adjust to Penny Phaseout
he U.S. Senate passed the Common Cents Act on Sept. 28, sending legislation that establishes national cash-rounding rules to President Donald Trump after the phaseout of penny production.
TSC Generations Day Celebrates Century of Student Success
Texas Southmost College celebrated its legacy and the generations of Scorpions who have called the institution home during Generations Day on Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oliveira Student Services Center.
Inside the PSJA Strategy Getting Texas Attention
Sometimes a story unfolding close to home becomes important enough that people across Texas begin paying attention.
STC Awarded Highest Distinction for Veteran Education
South Texas College has been awarded a “Gold” Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), the highest distinction available by the statewide program, for its commitment to veterans and their families.
TSC Trustee Elected to Statewide Community College Leadership Role
Texas Southmost College Trustee Edward Camarillo has been elected to the board of a leading statewide college association, providing an opportunity to bring South Texas communities’ higher education priorities to the forefront of conversations impacting the future of community colleges.
Laredo Launches Nonpartisan Voter Campaign Ahead of City Elections
The City of Laredo has launched Laredo Votes 2026, a nonpartisan public-information campaign intended to help residents prepare for the Nov. 3 election. Image for illustration purposes.
Gov. Abbott’s Emergency Order Lifts Restrictions on Dyed Diesel and Freight Weights
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster proclamation to allow expanded use of dyed diesel on Texas roads. The proclamation also raises the allowable weight for fuel, agricultural, and timber loads, and suspends Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) rules to the extent the EPA authorizes. The Governor also requested that the EPA waive federal ultra-low sulfur diesel requirements.
IBC Bank Promotes Gerald Schwebel to President of International Banking
IBC Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Gerald Schwebel to enterprise-widepresident of international banking, recognizing his exceptional leadership, decades of service, and significant contributions to the bank's growth and his accomplishments in leading international operations.
Valley Regional Registers $14.8 Million Emergency Room Expansion
Valley Regional Medical Center has registered plans for a $14.793 million expansion and renovation of its emergency department, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Orbia Cargo Starts Regular Operations at Matamoros Port
T-MEC Terminal Puerto del Norte has begun receiving aluminum trifluoride produced by Orbia in Matamoros, starting a regular logistics operation intended to move the industrial cargo through the port for export to Brazil.
