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Actor, Philanthropist, and Disability Rights Advocate RJ Mitte Dies at 34
A statement issued by RJ Mitte’s representatives on Monday, October 12, 2026, confirming his death at age 34.
City of Pharr Draws Record 30,000 Attendees to 4th Annual Avocado Festival
The City of Pharr is celebrating the success of its 4th Annual Avocado Festival, which drew a record-breaking crowd of over 30-thousand people to Downtown Pharr on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surpassing attendance at each of the event’s previous three years
Phase II of Veterans Detention Pond Project Set to Begin in Edinburg
Committed to improving drainage systems in the City of Edinburg, city staff will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the Veterans Detention Pond Project on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Domestic Violence Claims 160 Lives in Texas During 2025, New Report Reveals
Domestic violence claimed the lives of 160 Texans in 2025, according to a report released October 1, 2026, by the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV), documenting the continuing impact of intimate partner violence across the state.
Chano’s 33rd Annual Birthday Bash and Christmas Toy Drive to Benefit Children at McAllen...
Organizers of Chano’s 33rd Annual Birthday Bash and Christmas Toy Drive are preparing for another holiday fundraiser benefiting migrant children served by Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley at the McAllen Humanitarian Respite Center.
Over $20 Million In Career Training Grants Awarded Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced 84Â Jobs and Education for Texans (JET)grants totaling over $20 million have been awarded to Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges; school districts; and open-enrollment charter schools.
STC Staff of the Year turns Experience into Service
Valeria Tovar’s commitment to students recently earned her recognition as South Texas College’s inaugural 2026 Staff Employee of the Year award for the Technology Campus and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE), one of five employees recognized collegewide.
McAllen Public Utility Hosts 3rd Annual RGV Utility Conference, Oct. 28-30
McAllen Public Utility (MPU) is preparing to host the 3rd Annual Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Utility Conference, bringing utility professionals and industry experts together October 28–30 at the McAllen Convention Center.
Workforce Solutions, Jobs Update, 10-12-26
Texas Border Business Below you will find our Hot Jobs for this week, all these jobs and many more are available on www.workintexas.com. Kumori Group Hiring Event Tuesday,...
Los Muertos Bailan Organizers Open Up Chalk Art Competition to Professional Artists Too
The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department invites local high school students to participate in the Los Muertos Bailan High School Chalk Art Competition on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as part of the City’s annual DÃa de los Muertos celebration.
