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FormFactor Secures $24 Million Texas Semiconductor Grant
A Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $24.2 million has been extended to FormFactor Inc. for their new probe card manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch. The advanced manufacturing facility is expected to create more than 600 jobs and represents $140 million to $170 million in capital investment over 2026.
Texas AG Shuts Down Major Pornographic Website to Protect Texas Minors
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a landmark court order to cut off a pornographic website’s ability to operate under its domain name after the company failed to take measures to protect children from the harmful sexual content it published. Image for illustration purposes
McAllen Municipal Park Welcomes New Liberty Tree in Honor of American Patriots
A poignant tree planting ceremony brought together community members, local leaders, and representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at McAllen Municipal Park today, creating a living monument to freedom and remembrance.
DOW and Mike Rowe Form $10M Partnership to Rebuild America’s Industrial Workforce
The Department of War today announced the launch of the Build Freedom workforce development initiative. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey will present a $10 million investment to skilled trades advocate Mike Rowe to support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Scholarship program.
McAllen’s 98th Annual Independence Day Celebration
The City of McAllen invites the community to celebrate America's birthday at the 98th Annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B, on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Texas Cook’Em Set for Massive Fourth of July America250 Celebration
Texas Cook'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg is preparing to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as an official host location for America’s Block Party, part of the nationwide America250 commemoration.
Major Regional Highway Expansion SL 195 Phase One Reaches 38% Completion
Regional infrastructure transformation is moving steadily forward as a major highway expansion project officially hits the 38% completion mark today. The multi-phase project, designed to increase regional connectivity, improve traffic safety, and bolster economic development, is actively reshaping travel corridors across South Texas.
Explore Nature, Capture Beauty, and Share Your Story
Quinta Mazatlán in partnership with the Valley Land Fund, invites youth ages 6 to 18 to participate in the free Southern Exposures Youth Nature Photo Contest, encouraging young photographers to explore the outdoors and showcase the beauty of South Texas through their own lens.
STC Faculty Honored for Using Metrics to Boost Student Outcomes
Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas – For Serkan Celtek, director of Research and Analytical Services at South Texas College, every number tells a story. Behind every...
Trump Administration Launches New Two-Plan Student Loan Repayment System
Texas Border Business Effective July 1, 2026, key provisions of President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act (the Act) take effect, simplifying student loan repayment, making higher education more affordable, and expanding access to high-quality, short-term education and workforce programs. Choose Your...
