Domestic Violence Claims 160 Lives in Texas During 2025, New Report Reveals
Domestic violence claimed the lives of 160 Texans in 2025, according to a report released October 1, 2026, by the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV), documenting the continuing impact of intimate partner violence across the state.
Chano’s 33rd Annual Birthday Bash and Christmas Toy Drive to Benefit Children at McAllen...
Organizers of Chano’s 33rd Annual Birthday Bash and Christmas Toy Drive are preparing for another holiday fundraiser benefiting migrant children served by Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley at the McAllen Humanitarian Respite Center.
Over $20 Million In Career Training Grants Awarded Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced 84 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET)grants totaling over $20 million have been awarded to Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges; school districts; and open-enrollment charter schools.
STC Staff of the Year turns Experience into Service
Valeria Tovar’s commitment to students recently earned her recognition as South Texas College’s inaugural 2026 Staff Employee of the Year award for the Technology Campus and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE), one of five employees recognized collegewide.
McAllen Public Utility Hosts 3rd Annual RGV Utility Conference, Oct. 28-30
McAllen Public Utility (MPU) is preparing to host the 3rd Annual Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Utility Conference, bringing utility professionals and industry experts together October 28–30 at the McAllen Convention Center.
Los Muertos Bailan Organizers Open Up Chalk Art Competition to Professional Artists Too
The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department invites local high school students to participate in the Los Muertos Bailan High School Chalk Art Competition on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as part of the City’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
Rio Grande Valley Construction and Agriculture Face Workforce Pressures
Employment declines in construction and agriculture are raising concerns about workforce availability across South Texas, according to an October 7, 2026, investigation by The Washington Post.
Nighttime milling, paving operations begin on 3 Mile Rd/Buddy Owens Blvd
Nighttime milling and paving operations have begun on FM 1924 (3 Mile Road/Buddy Owens Boulevard) and will continue through the end of the year between FM 494 (Shary Road) and FM 1926 (23rd Street) in Mission and McAllen.
Texas A&M–Kingsville Names David Deanda to Distinguished Alumni Class
Texas A&M University–Kingsville has selected S. David Deanda Jr. for its Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026 and will recognize him Oct. 30 during Homecoming Week, according to a university letter sent to Deanda, with a copy provided to Texas Border Business
BPUB Director Recognized by State of Texas
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Director of Power Supply and Market Operations, Cory Carswell, was recognized by Gov. Greg Abbott for his service as a technical expert for the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO).
