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Pharr EDC Launches Trade and Tech Initiative with Restaurant Technology Roundtable

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC), in partnership with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC) and Bob Lozano of Restro Tech, launched its new Trade & Tech initiative during a Tech & Trade Session held June 22, 2026, at the Pharr Global Business Hub.

Metro McAllen Launches Free Downtown Bus Circulator 

Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas - Metro McAllen today officially launched the Downtown Circulator, a free new transit service designed to help visitors and residents effortlessly navigate McAllen’s downtown...

McAllen Police Actively Seeking Francisco Santana Jr. for Armed Robbery

McAllen Police Officers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in an Aggravated Robbery investigation. A 34 year-old female victim had personal property taken at gunpoint by a male suspect. 

U.S.-Israeli Citizen Extradited from Norway to Face Hate Crime Charges

Texas Border Business U.S. Department of Justice WASHINGTON, DC - Michael Ron David Kadar, 27, a dual citizen of the United States and Israel, was arraigned today...

US and Mexico Approve Conceptual Plans for World Trade Bridge Expansion in Laredo

U.S. Commissioner Chad McIntosh of the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission joined U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño to sign conceptual designs for the expansion of the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.

Orlando Campos Sees Strong Momentum for Harlingen and the RGV After Visit to Washington

Harlingen Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Orlando Campos said the recent Rio Grande Valley-to-Washington, D.C. delegation trip reinforced the importance of regional collaboration in advancing shared priorities and securing federal support.

Food Bank RGV Launches $20,000 Match to Fight Summer Child Hunger

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is asking the community to help provide meals for children during the summer months; when many students no longer have access to the breakfast and lunch, they rely on during the school year.

Governor Issues Agency Directives To Prepare Texans For High-Demand Jobs

Texas Border Business AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced a series of agency directives to strengthen workforce development and help more Texans access high-demand, high-paying jobs in...

CBP Officers Seize over $10.1 million in Meth at World Trade Bridge 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge seized narcotics that totaled over $10,122,000 in street value.

Abraham Ancer Brings Global Golf Success Back to Mission Through Cimarron Investment

Professional golfer Abraham Ancer returned to familiar ground in Mission as he addressed community leaders, investors, and residents during the public unveiling of the Cimarron Country Club redevelopment project at the Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED).

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