Pharr EDC Foundation Launches 2026 Scholarship Program February 13th
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Foundation announces the opening of its annual Scholarship Application for eligible high school students pursuing higher educatio
Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration to Guard Against New World Screwworm Threat
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the NWS fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife.Â
Seven PSJA ISD Schools Earn Texas Honor Roll Honors for Academic ExcellenceÂ
Seven Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD schools have been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP).
2025 Market Volatility Fails to Shake Texas Energy Workforce Stability
Texas upstream oil and gas employment remained essentially flat in 2025, even as producers continued to deliver strong output amid challenging market conditions, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
2026 South Texas Parent Conference Draws Families, Educators, and Advocates
Pharr-San Juan- Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) Special Education Department in partnership with Texas Parent to Parent recently hosted the 2026 South Texas Parent Conference on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at PSJA Early College High School.
Census Bureau Releases 2024 Rankings of Communities Most at Risk from Natural Hazards
The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2024 Community Resilience Estimates (CRE), which highlight areas in the United States most socially vulnerable to the impacts from natural disasters.
RGV’s Eliza M. Garza’s Si Diosito Quiere, Mija (God Willing, Daughter) Makes Times Square...
As the new year unfolds, a collective of women of faith are stepping into global visibility with stories rooted in surrender, resilience, and divine restoration.
Fatal Crashes Down 25% in 2025; Speeding, DUI Still Lead
In 2025, there was a significant 25-percent decrease in the number of crash fatalities in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Pharr District, compared to the previous year.
Million Dollar Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Awarded to LTD Material
Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of more than $1,000,000 has been extended to LTD Material LLC for the construction of a new 88,000-square-foot manufacturing and research facility in Austin that will expand production capacity for high-purity quartz parts essential to wafer fabrication and semiconductor manufacturing.
Housing for Texas Heroes Program Restores Safety and Security for Local Veteran
Texas Border Business WESLACO – The Housing for Texas Heroes grant has made a meaningful difference for Victor Ruiz, an Army Vietnam-era veteran, by funding essential...
























