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Millions React Online as Health Insurance Costs Rise After ACA Subsidy Expiration
Millions of Americans are expressing anger, fear, and confusion on social media after learning that enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies expired at the end of 2025, leading to higher monthly health insurance costs in 2026. While the ACA itself remains in place, the loss of temporary financial assistance has changed what many people now pay for coverage.
United States Announces Temporary Authority in Venezuela
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military operation that resulted in the detention of Venezuelan leader...
Nearshoring Had Its Moment. Reshoring is the Real Industrial Shift
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business The relocation of manufacturing operations from Mexico and other countries back to the United States has become a defining trend...
Texas Powerball Ticket Wins $2 Million After Power Play Doubles Prize
A Powerball ticket worth $2 million was purchased in Texas for the drawing held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, lottery officials said.
272-Acre Industrial Zoned Land Deal Closes in Santa Teresa, New MexicoÂ
Colliers New Mexico- El Paso and Killam Development announced the closing of a ±272-acre industrial-zoned land sale in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Engineering design and development are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026. The first phase will include limited build-to-suit opportunities and initial lot availability.Â
Mission EDC CEO Honored for Advancing Cross-Border Trade With San Luis PotosÃÂ
Teclo Garcia, chief executive officer of the Mission Economic Development Corporation, was recently recognized in San Luis PotosÃ, where he was designated an Honorary Representative of the Mexican state. The recognition was presented by state leadership and cited Mission EDC’s sustained efforts to promote bilateral trade and investment.Â
Auto Industry Faces Higher Costs and Complexity if USMCA Is Replaced, Trade Expert Says
An overhaul or replacement of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement would create significant operational challenges for automakers and suppliers, according to Jorge Torres, president of Interlink Trade Services and a specialist in international commerce.Â
Texas Officials Renew Efforts to Extradite Murder Suspect After Death of Eddy BetancourtÂ
The McAllen Police Department and other authorities are searching for 60-year-old Reynaldo Mata-Rios, the suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of Eddy Betancourt, a prominent businessman and state official from Mission, Texas.
Hunt PanAm Hangar Groundbreaking Signals Continued Aviation Investment in BrownsvilleÂ
Growth in aviation infrastructure at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport was highlighted with the recent groundbreaking of the Hunt PanAm Hangar at 414 Amelia Earhart Drive. City officials and aviation leaders described the project as an important investment that supports the expansion of services and long-term development at the airport.Â
Finding joy in the kitchen
For 18-year-old Natalia Garcia, the kitchen has always been a place of comfort, a space filled with the warmth of family, laughter and the smell of something sweet baking in the oven. What began as a simple hobby helping her mom with cakes and cookies for family gatherings has now blossomed into a career, she’s proudly pursuing at South Texas College.























