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Payne Group Backs STVT Automotive Training With Apprenticeship Pathway
Adrian Gonzalez, general manager of Payne Edinburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, said the Rio Grande Valley needs more qualified automotive technicians as increasingly sophisticated vehicles require workers with specialized training, advanced tools and technical knowledge.
Multi-Billion-Dollar Amazon Project Signals Major Economic Growth for Austin
Governor Greg Abbott announced Amazon has selected Austin as the site of a new robotics manufacturing facility. The multi-billion-dollar development will create 300–500 new jobs in manufacturing and engineering.
Abbott Calls for Audit of School District Spending to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Governor Greg Abbott requested that Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines undertake formal reviews of local independent school district finances to ensure taxpayer dollars reach teachers and students.
Mexican National Pleads Guilty in Fatal Human Smuggling Operation
A 19-year-old illegal alien has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport illegal aliens resulting in death and bringing three illegal aliens into the United States for financial gain.
McAllen Earns Spot on 2026–2027 Best Places to Live List
The City of McAllen continues to rank among the nation’s best places to live, earning the No. 27 spot in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–2027 Best Places to Live rankings.
STC’s Business, Public Safety and Technology Faculty Mobilize to Prepare Students for an AI-Driven...
South Texas College faculty comprising the Division of Business, Public Safety and Technology (BPST) are making a collective effort to prepare students for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI).
Women’s Health Breakfast Brings Medical Experts and Community Together
A special women’s health breakfast will bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders and women from across the region for a panel discussion focused on health and well-being at every stage of life.
Cereal Giants to Strip Harmful Dyes from School Meals Following Landmark Agreement
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured historic settlements with WK Kellogg Co. (“Kellogg’s”) and General Mills Inc. (“General Mills”), requiring the companies to remove harmful synthetic dyes from their products. As part of the agreements, Kellogg’s and General Mills have removed synthetic dyes from their cereal products served in schools ahead of the 2026 school year.
CBP Seizes More than $14M in Meth at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,978,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as fresh celery.
How the U.S. Cemented Its Spot as the World’s Top Oil Producer
The United States remained the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the US led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Canada (5.0 million bpd) by a wide margin.
