McAllen Unveils Massive 14,000-Square-Foot Mural Celebrating McAllen’s Natural Beauty
The City of McAllen and Keep McAllen Beautiful Unveiled Soaring Through McAllen, a mural spanning more than 14,000 square feet, created by artist Oneida Aceves Trevino to celebrate the Rio Grande Valley’s natural beauty, wildlife, and regional identity.
STC Starr County Campus Honors Staff Member Dedicated to Students
Tello, a specialist with Student Activities and Wellness, received the inaugural honor in recognition of his dedication to students and his commitment to creating a welcoming and engaging campus experience.
BPUB Representative Selected for Texas HOMES and HEAR Rebate Programs Advisory Council
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Senior Key Accounts Representative, Mirta Vasquez, was selected to serve on a statewide advisory council supporting the development of Texas’ HOMES (Home Efficiency Rebates) and HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate) residential energy-efficiency rebate programs.
Engineering Firm Garver Opens New Harlingen Office to Expand RGV Presence
The new office represents a $5 million investment and serves as a regional hub supporting Garver's water and wastewater infrastructure work in South Texas and across the country.
Nearly $4 Million In CTE Grants Announced
Governor Greg Abbott announced $3.7 million in Perkins Leadership Grantsawarded to 13 Texas public two-year postsecondary institutions for the development of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
City of Brownsville Launches Water Security Website
The City of Brownsville has launched www.brownsvilletxwatersecurity.com, giving residents one place to learn about Project Quantum, find answers to common questions and follow developments related to the community’s water future.
NFIB Data Reveals Declining Small Business Optimism in September
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.8 points in September to 97.9, one-tenth of a point below the 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index rose 1 point to 90, remaining well above the historical average of 68. Labor quality or availability remained the top reported issue for the third consecutive month.
260 Additional Cases Filed in the Southern District of Texas in the 1st Week...
Another 260 people face federal charges for immigration and border security-related crimes from Oct. 2-8.
Actor, Philanthropist, and Disability Rights Advocate RJ Mitte Dies at 34
A statement issued by RJ Mitte’s representatives on Monday, October 12, 2026, confirming his death at age 34.
City of Pharr Draws Record 30,000 Attendees to 4th Annual Avocado Festival
The City of Pharr is celebrating the success of its 4th Annual Avocado Festival, which drew a record-breaking crowd of over 30-thousand people to Downtown Pharr on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surpassing attendance at each of the event’s previous three years
