Second Key Handoff of 2026 Marks Another Rebuilt Home for Edinburg Resident
Hidalgo County Commissioner Precinct 4 Ellie Torres, in partnership with the Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP), commemorated the second Key Handoff Ceremony of the year for a newly reconstructed home in Edinburg completed through the HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Image courtesy of Hidalgo County Precinct 4
Starbucks Plans Major U.S. Expansion with Hundreds of New Stores and More Seating
Starbucks is preparing for a significant phase of domestic growth, with plans to open hundreds of new locations across the United States while enhancing the in-store experience with additional seating, according to the Associated Press.
Daycare Manager Arrested as Edinburg PD Probes Child Injury Case
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is actively investigating an Injury to a Child case involving an incident at a local daycare...
A Life Dedicated to Youth, Sports, and Community
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Juan Jose “JJ” Gomez Jr., a longtime educator, coach, and Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Laredo, died...
Nearly $150M Returned to Victims and Taxpayers
A total of $148,149,674.47 has been collected in combined criminal, civil and asset forfeiture actions in calendar year 2025.
Mexican National Sentenced to 51 Months for Smuggling Drugs with Family in Vehicle
A 50-year-old resident of Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico, has been ordered to federal prison after admitting to conspiring to import four kilograms of fentanyl and two kilograms of cocaine from Mexico
New STC Clinic Prepares Next Generation of Cyber Defenders
South Texas College has officially launched its Cybersecurity Clinic designed to help local businesses in cyber defense planning.
Measure Seeks Penalties for Transporting Minors for Abortions
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, which would make it a crime to knowingly transport a minor across state lines for an abortion if parental consent or notification requirements of the state of residence are not met.
Twelve Years Strong: MPL Continues to Lead Texas Libraries
Texas Border Business McAllen Public Library (MPL) has received the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. This marks the 12th consecutive year MPL...
How One STC Alumna is Empowering RGV Moms Through Fitness and Community
For South Texas College (STC) alumna Amanda Thompson, 28, fitness has always been more than a passion, it’s a pathway to building confidence, community and connection for women navigating motherhood.
