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ER 24/7 Brownsville – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Aug. 6th
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and its Bienvenidos Committee are excited to announce the Grand Opening of ER 24/7 Brownsville today, August 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This celebration will take place at 449 E. Alton Gloor Blvd in Brownsville, Texas.
McAllen Chamber Recognized for Advancing Entrepreneurship Through 1 Million Cups and FastTrac
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce has been recognized by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for creating meaningful connections and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs through its leadership with 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac.
Red Cross Shares Essential Back-to-School Safety Guidelines for Students
School bells will be calling students back to the classroom soon and the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, has steps everyone can take to help kids remain safe as they head back to school.
Peñitas Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Mass Child Abuse File Cache
A 29-year-old Peñitas resident has been ordered to federal prison for receiving and distributing child pornography.
TSC’s Sting Day Celebration to Kick Off Fall Semester, Aug. 22nd
Texas Southmost College invites current and prospective students, alumni, families and community members to celebrate the start of the fall semester at TSC Sting Day, a free back-to-school event designed to welcome the community and showcase Scorpion spirit.
SpaceX to Launch $16.8B Terafab Facility, Boosting Texas Economy with 3,000 Jobs
Governor Greg Abbott announced SpaceX will construct a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant in Grimes County. The first phase of the Terafab project represents a capital investment of more than $16.8 billion and will create 3,000 new jobs.
How to Keep Your Pets Safe and Cool as Summer Temperatures Soar
With the “dog days of summer” underway, the City of McAllen is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their animals from heat-related illness and injury.
Palm View Branch Library Hosts 4th Annual Back to School Bash, August 15th
McAllen Public Library invites families to the 4th Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at Palm View Branch Library, located at 3401 Jordan Rd. The free event is designed to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year by providing school supplies, educational resources, and access to support services.
STC Celebrates GED Graduates
For the first time, Monica De La Garza put on a cap and gown and called herself a graduate after earning her general educational development (GED) diploma from South Texas College and the role of class speaker for this year’s graduating class.
Texas AG Finalizes Landmark $10M Settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital Over Youth Gender Care
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic settlement agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital (“Texas Children’s”) has been fully executed.






































