Newswise — During the COVID-19 shutdown, many people increasingly turned to technology for entertainment and information, a trend that raises concerns about an increase in technology addiction.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – UTRGV has been acknowledged in an official proclamation by the City Commission of Brownsville for its efforts to study the stars and for its multiple contributions to the fields of space, science and astronomy.

A McAllen ISD teacher is being recognized at a statewide level for helping her students master the English language.

During its monthly meeting, the Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association (LLUSCBA) announced the recognition of Laredo College logistics students, including 17 dual-enrolled students at United South High School, that recently graduated from the National Education Institute Program as Certified Customs Specialists.

Washington, DC — The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation won a Gold Rank for its StartUp Texas Program, a project in the Entrepreneurship category of the 2021 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program. The BCIC team was presented with the honor at the awards ceremony during the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Texas Border Business ABILENE – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team came back from a 1-2 deficit to beat the Abilene Christian University...

On October 3, 2021, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos traveled to the Mexican State of Nuevo Leon to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the new governor of the state, Samuel Garcia.

Texas Border Business

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden formally requesting an appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of an emergency disaster declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the crisis at the Texas-Mexico Border. Governor Abbott initially submitted this request on September 20.

On early Tuesday, October 5, 2021 the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 2021 Man and Woman of the Year.