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State Comptroller Visit Highlights Pharr Bridge’s Economic Role and State Contracting Changes
The City of Pharr hosted Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock for a tour of the Pharr International Bridge and a press conference announcing the Comptroller’s Economic Impact Report.
Your Travel Forecast for the Holiday Week in Texas
Texas Border Business Austin, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has analyzed INRIX travel data to forecast traffic volumes for the upcoming holiday week...
Cornyn Celebrates Trump Admin’s Water Delivery Agreement with Mexico
“After many months of pressure from the Trump administration and myself, I am pleased that Mexico has finally agreed to deliver more water it owes under the 1944 Water Treaty and has started to make those disbursements to the United States this week,” said Sen. Cornyn. Image for illustration purposes
DPS Launches Holiday Traffic Enforcement Initiative
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing enforcement for Christmas and New Year's to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will surge enforcement efforts from Friday, Dec. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 1
Take a Beat: Don’t Let Fraudsters Ruin the Holidays
Certainly, there is no good time to be a victim of a scam. But getting scammed during the holidays—a time of giving and good cheer—can add an extra sting.
Hinojosa Urges Valley Water Districts to Act on Potential Canal Lining Funds
State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa shared a letter with Texas Border Business outlining what he described as “important developments regarding a potential historic funding opportunity to modernize canal infrastructure in the Rio Grande Valley.”
Cornyn Bill to Combat Cartels in Mexico Signed into Law
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Partnership for Advancing Regional Training and Narcotics Enforcement Response Strategies (PARTNERS) Act,...
Rep. De La Cruz Leads Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Fair Wages for Farmers Act (FWFA) to streamline and reform the H-2A program by codifying two recent Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security rulemakings.
De La Cruz Votes to Lower Health Care Costs for American Families
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote in support of the Lower Health Care Premiums...
PSJA Education Foundation Awards Over $38K in Teacher Mini Grants
The PSJA Education Foundation surprised dozens of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD educators during its annual Mini Grant Prize Patrol, awarding $38,675 in Teacher Mini-Grants to support innovative classroom projects across the district.

























