Gov. Abbott Orders Statewide Freeze on New H-1B Visa Petitions
Governor Greg Abbott has directed all Texas state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions and launch a review of current H-1B visa program use.
$10 Million State Grant to Boost Edinburg Airport’s Runway and Economic Growth
he Texas Transportation Commission approved a $10 million award to the South Texas International Airport in Edinburg. These funds were allocated to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through a budget amendment submitted by Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa and Chairman Terry Canales during the 2025 legislative session.
ICE Releases Families from Dilley as Laredo Groups Respond to Humanitarian Need
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business Pastor Mike Smith, director of the Holding Community Center in Laredo, said the recent release...
STC and Region One Join Forces to Support Aspiring Educators
Region One Education Service Center and South Texas College (STC) are partnering to expand and strengthen the teacher certification pipeline in the Region, collaborating to support students in completing a bachelor’s degree and Region One ESC's Teacher Alternative Certification Program.
Laredo CBP Officers Arrest Undocumented Man Wanted for Child‑Related Felony
Texas Border Business LAREDO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one undocumented male Mexican...
Mission EDC CEED Anchors Innovation and Workforce Training in the Rio Grande Valley
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business The Mission EDC CEED serves as a hub for business development, education, and professional training in Mission, Texas, hosting hundreds...
Annual VAMOS Golf Tournament Drives Funding for First-Generation College Students
Texas Border Business RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) recently announced that it will host its...
Mission Proclaims January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Partnership with DHR Health
Texas Border Business MISSION, Texas - Representatives from the DHR Health Oncology Institute attended the Mission City Hall meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to...
Texas Upstream Sector Adds 2,000 Jobs to Close Out 2025
Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industr
Hidalgo County Increases Access to Early Detection With Affordable Lab Testing
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas - The Hidalgo County Public Health Laboratory is now offering affordable laboratory testing services, making essential health screenings more accessible to...
