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McAllen Builds Business Connections in Monterrey at Café Con Texas
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos and City staff participated in the 2026 Café Con Texas forum, hosted by the World Trade Center (WTC) Monterrey.
San Antonio Secures $200M Industrial Electric Mfg. Facility, Adding Up to 3,000 Jobs
Governor Greg Abbott announced Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is establishing an advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, with a capital investment of $200 million and up to 3,000 new jobs.
Fugitive on Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted List Arrested by CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended a pedestrian wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for firing a weapon.
Brownsville Advances Proposal to Disannex 444 Acres in Cameron County
The Brownsville City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance concerning the voluntary filed disannexation of approximately 444 acres of land in Cameron County.
Don Quixote Comes to Life at Laredo Center for the Arts
Don Quixote will return to downtown Laredo this September as the Laredo Center for the Arts presents The Quest to Dream III: A Rare Collection of the First Printed Don Quixote Illustrations, an exhibition combining art, history, literature and education.
26 PSJA ISD Elementary Schools Selected for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
All 26 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) elementary schools have been selected to participate in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 2026-27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), providing students at participating campuses with additional opportunities to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables and learn about healthy eating.
Moderna and Merck Report Positive Phase 3 Results for Personalized Cancer Therapy
Moderna and Merck have reached a major clinical milestone after their investigational individualized cancer therapy, combined with Merck’s Keytruda, produced positive results in a Phase 3 study involving patients with high-risk melanoma.
PSJA CCTA Celebrates Over 115 Adult High School Graduates
A record-breaking 117 adult students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District’s (PSJA ISD) College, Career & Technology Academy (CCTA) graduated on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Virtual EdTech Conference Returns to PSJA ISD for 6th Consecutive Year
PSJA ISD recently hosted its 6th Annual Virtual EdTech Conference, “We Empower: Leading Together!”, bringing employees from across the district together for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
McAllen Police Investigate Homicide; Suspect in Custody
The McAllen Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, August 22, 2026, in the 1500 block of Redwood Avenue.


































