Pharr Breaks Ground on New Retail Development Along Nolana Loop
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Impulso Developments and NAI STX, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new commercial retail development at 705 W. Nolana Loop, marking another investment in the city's continuing commercial growth.
How the Port of Brownsville Is Training the Next Generation of Maritime Leaders
Like many people who grew up in the Rio Grande Valley, we probably past the Port of Brownsville countless times. We knew it was an important part of our community, but I never truly understood what happened beyond its gates until I came on board as an intern at the port.
Judge Orders Qatari National Detained on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A 42-year-old match promoter with the FIFA national football organization and a representative of the Qatar football team has been charged with transportation of child pornography.
Over $1.1M in Cocaine Intercepted by CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $1,100,000, in two separate incidents.
TxDOT Calls on E-Scooter Riders to Follow Bicycle Laws
Electric scooters are a common way for Texans to get around, especially in urban areas. But while they offer convenience and flexibility, e-scooters also introduce new safety challenges on streets and sidewalks.
De La Cruz Urges DHS to Speed Religious Worker Visa Processing
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, has urged Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to prioritize the processing of religious worker visa applications, saying delays are affecting faith leaders in Texas and the communities they serve.
Inmate Sentenced to 25 years for Operating State Prison Gun Trafficking Ring
A 38-year-old resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina, has been ordered by a federal judge to prison for conspiring to “straw purchase” firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. A straw purchase of firearms involves the illegal purchase of a firearm for or on behalf of others—in this case, dangerous cartel members.
Panhandle and South Plains Awarded $8 Million Electric Reliability Grant
A Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant totaling more than $8 million to strengthen electric reliability for Bailey County Electric Cooperative Association members in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains.
Texas Shows Strengths and Gaps in Multi-Metric Business Rankings
We are accustomed to Texas topping virtually every ranking relating to the economy—most major corporate locations and expansions, top CEO perceptions, highest investment, and many others.
Discover the Best of the 956 at the 2026 Business to Botana Expo, Aug....
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable day celebrating the spirit of Brownsville at the 2026 Business to Botana Expo!
