U.S. Attorney Aaron F. Reitz Announces Strategic Priorities for Southern District of Texas
U.S. Attorney Aaron F. Reitz has issued strategic guidance outlining the Southern District of Texas’s law enforcement, prosecution, and investigation priorities, as well as the principles he expects to guide the office’s work.
TDI Launches Transparency Tool to Track Home Insurance Decisions
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) launched a new webpage that gives Texans insight into why home insurance companies decline, cancel, or don’t renew certain policies by ZIP code.
Nearly 62,000 Pounds of Trash Removed During Texas Coastwide Cleanup
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the 2026 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Fall Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Edinburg Woman Arrested in Connection with Fatal McAllen Overdose
The McAllen Police Department has Arrested Vanessa Denise Rico, 48 years old, of Edinburg, Texas, on two (2) counts of Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance following an investigation into the death of a 39-year old McAllen man.
Fun Awaits at Market on Main in McAllen, Sept. 26th
Market on Main is back and ready to welcome the community for its fall season in Downtown McAllen. Main Street will once again transform into a lively outdoor market featuring more than 300 vendors, live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly activations.
Pharr Global Business Hub Expands Workforce Training With Skills-to-Certification Program
The Pharr Global Business Hub is expanding workforce development efforts through a “Skills to Certification” program offering training in blueprint reading, estimating, workplace safety and preparation for the electrical journeyman examination.
BCIC Debuts Historic Tax Credit Map & Rehab Guide
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) has launched a public interactive map and a one-page Historic Rehab Tax Credit Cheat Sheet to help property owners identify buildings with existing historic designations, understand possible federal and Texas tax-credit pathways, and contact the appropriate agencies before work begins.
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Lilly Groundbreaking In Houston
Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Eli Lilly and Company’s $6.5 billion active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing site at Generation Park in Harris County.
Military Spouse Commission Holds First Meeting, Identifies Top Issues
The commission, which President Donald J. Trump established via executive order Aug. 3, is tasked with advising and assisting the president on policies that affect military spouses and families.
STC Trustees Take Leadership Roles on Core Committees
The duties of a South Texas College Board of Trustee expand past once-a-month meetings and event appearances, with committee involvement where most large decisions are made and crucial conversations that impact the college, students, faculty and staff are held.
