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DHR Health Neuroscience Institute Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care

DHR Health Neuroscience Institute received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing a stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.

Paxton Secures $150M Settlement Over 23andMe Data Breach

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe, which helps resolve issues stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 states. 

Texas Economy Poised for Continued Growth Over Next Five Years

Even with current challenges and uncertainty, our latest projections call for significant growth in the Texas economy over the next five years.

USS George Washington Recognizes Donna Native as Top Airwing Warfighter

Donna, Texas native Airman Alma Gutierrez was recognized as Airwing Warfighter of the Week aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), July 1, 2026.

Weslaco Brothers Redefine Leadership and Education Through STC Dual Credit Program

When Jaden Daniel Gutierrez crowned his younger brother, Jeshua Davian Gutierrez, as Mr. Weslaco 2026, the moment marked more than a pageant first, but highlighted a family tradition built on leadership, community service and the opportunities created through South Texas College (STC).

Brownsville Celebrates State Recognition After Sweeping Three TAMI Awards for Media and Marketing

The City of Brownsville Communications & Marketing Department (CMD) and Brownsville TV (BTV) have been recognized by the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) with three TAMI Award honors for excellence in municipal communications, video production, event coverage, and public information campaigns. 

Texas Shrimp Association Sets Sail with ‘Blessing of the Fleet’

Under partly cloudy skies, vessel engines are ready, fishing nets are prepared and the wait is nearly over for Gulf shrimpers as the commercial shrimp season officially opens July 15 in Texas and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Ken Paxton Campaign Rally Brings Republican Candidates to McAllen

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton headlined the “Rally in the Valley” on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at University Draft House Townlake in McAllen.

Texas Refers Hospital Birth Tourism Evidence to Attorney General

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission referred evidence involving two Rio Grande Valley hospitals to the...

STC Biology Professor Shapes Students, Builds Community

For South Texas College Professor Emeritus Diane Teter, being named among those legendary faculty that helped shape STC is not simply a reflection of the past, but a reminder of a mission that began more than 30 years ago, helping build stronger students and communities through the college.

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