Empacadora GAB will build an $11.4 million produce distribution facility, retain 13 jobs, add 5 new full-time permanent positions, and keep its U.S. headquarters in Laredo after City Council approved entering into a proposed economic incentives agreement.

Last week TAMACC joined the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) in Washington, DC for 3 days of working Capitol Hill advocating for DACA recipients, Dreamers, and immigrant farmworkers.

South Texas College (STC) in partnership with the Mexican Consulate in McAllen have formalized an amendment assisting students of Mexican origin.

CDCB is working on redeveloping the currently vacant building located at 1158 E. Elizabeth Street in Brownsville into a neighborhood market. There will be 39 Permanent Supportive Housing studio apartments and a small rooftop vegetable/herb farm.

The economic upheaval of 2020 impacted all corners of Texas. As centers of employment, the largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) experienced the bulk of the heavy losses as the state responded to the COVID-19 crisis.

“With cases of COVID-19 continuing to increase in the United States and a significant number of people who remain unvaccinated, the CDC’s updated mask guidance is needed to help curb the spread of COVID-19—particularly the Delta variant, which we know is much more contagious.

Cleveland Clinic – If you’re heading back to the office after working from home, you may want to think about introducing some healthier habits – like mindful eating.

MISSION, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas International Bridge intercepted $1,577,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine that was hidden within a vehicle arriving from Mexico.

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce continues to work closely with local consulate officers from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in a variety of projects and initiatives intended to foster and grow the relationship between McAllen community and its counterparts in Mexico and Central America.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued a statement requesting answers and resources from the Biden administration regarding the rise of COVID-19 cases and release of migrants in South Texas.