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McAllen Chamber and McAllen EDC to Host Man and Woman of the Year Gala La...
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will host the Man & Woman of the Year Gala: “La Catrina,” a binational celebration inviting family and friends from both sides of the border to join through sponsorships and table purchases, while honoring two individuals for their outstanding contributions to the City of McAllen and its community.
DHR Health to Host 20th Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament Aug. 22
DHR Health will host its 20th Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island, continuing a long-running fundraising effort to support the Hope Family Health Center.
DHR Health Invites Community to Join the 20th Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Watch the invitation and be part of a tradition that changes lives. On Saturday, Aug. 22, anglers, businesses, and community supporters...
The Next Generation Is Already Leading
Some leaders spend decades preparing for the moment they are called to lead. Others arrive much sooner than expected— and redefine what leadership looks like. At 27, Felida Villarreal became president and CEO of one of the Rio Grande Valley's most influential workforce development organizations, assuming responsibility for changing thousands of lives while confronting questions about her age and experienc
The McAllen Citizens League Board Holds Annual Retreat
The McAllen Citizens League (MCL) board of directors held its annual retreat at McAllen's Doubletree Hotel recently in order to plan the fall membership meeting programs. A member survey sent in early summer and proved essential to the board during the retreat.
McAllen Heritage Center Unveils Civil War Era Exhibit
In February of 2019, the CHAPS Program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley debuted its “War & Peace on the Rio Grande 1861-1867” traveling exhibit.
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, Brother of Cartel Leader, Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, 67, of Michoacán, Mexico, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine for unlawful importation into the United States and to using, carrying, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking conspiracy, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Speeding and Distracted Drivers Put School Children in Danger
Traffic crashes in Texas school zones increased 12% from 2024 to 2025. As kids across the state head back to school this August, TxDOT is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert around schools to help prevent crashes and save lives.
A Marine’s Journey from Trainee to Instructor of the Year
Marine Corps Sgt. Kade Prentice walked into a Portland, Oregon, recruiting office looking for a fresh start. Six years later, he stands at the head of a classroom at Naval Air Station North Island, California, in the same schoolhouse where he trained as a young Marine. Today, he teaches the next generation of technicians who keep Navy and Marine Corps aviation in the fight.
British Citizen Ada Ngozi Otuka Convicted of Illegal Voting in U.S. Elections
A 63-year-old foreign national who resided in Katy pleaded guilty to illegal voting by aliens and false claim to citizenship.


































