Partnership Announced to Support Downtown Brownsville Revitalization
In a significant move to support economic growth and revitalization in Brownsville, the Cameron County Commissioners Court has approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Brownsville to participate in the Expanded Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 3.
Rep. Janie Lopez Announces Re-Election for Texas House District 37
With the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, Republican Janie Lopez announced her campaign for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, continuing her commitment to the conservative values and South Texas priorities in House District 37.
TP-Link Systems Inc. investigated for Allowing the Chinese Govt. to Abuse Texans’ Consumer Data
Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation against TP-Link Systems Inc. (“TP Link”), a leading manufacturer of networking equipment, for potentially aiding the Chinese communist government in accessing and abusing American consumers’ data.
STC Police Officer Comes Full Circle
Texas Border Business By Selene Rodriguez As one of South Texas College’s newest police officers, Tomas Jasso is achieving a long-awaited goal: to serve and protect...
Sen. Adam Hinojosa highlights tax relief, water solutions, and health care access
At the McAllen Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon on October 3, 2025, Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R–District 27) outlined what he described as major achievements of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, focusing on property tax relief, regional water management, and health care access.
Judge Jorge Zambrano Announces Bid for Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2,...
San Juan Municipal Judge Jorge Zambrano is proud to announce his candidacy for Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1.
Veronica Gonzales emphasizes lawmakers’ workload and higher education’s role
At the McAllen Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon on October 3, 2025, Veronica Gonzales, Senior Vice President for Governmental and Community Relations at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, praised the work of state legislators while emphasizing the importance of higher education and civic engagement.
MALC Files Amicus Brief Defending Texas Dream Act
The Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) filed an amicus brief in United States v. Students for Affordable Tuition, urging the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court’s decision that blocked Students for Affordable Tuition, La Unión del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), Austin Community College, and student Oscar Silva from joining the case to defend the Texas Dream Act.
IDEA Palmview Student Selected for NASA’s Texas High School Aerospace Scholars Program
Texas Border Business Eleventh grader Maria Romero has been accepted into NASA’s prestigious Texas High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) programx. This is a competitive, multi-phase...
Rep. Terry Canales stresses education, taxes, water, and Medicaid expansion
At the McAllen Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon on October 3, 2025, Rep. Terry Canales (D–District 40) outlined his priorities from the 89th Texas Legislative Session, emphasizing public education, property tax reform, water security, and health care expansion.

























