As part of the greater response to the coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed the CARES Act, which provided the state of Texas with $11.2 billion to help cover their COVID-19 related costs. Of the $11.2 billion, the CARES Act directed 45%, or $5.06 billion for local governments, and 55%, or $6.14 billion, for state expenses.

This year, before the pandemic slowdown, Injury Attorney Jesse Gonzalez was recognized as the Advertiser of the Year. During the event, McAllen Mayor Jim Darling witnessed while attending The Rio Grande Valley chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF- Rio Grande Valley).

Jorge Torres, from Interlink Trade Services, is the presenter discussing affected industries. Texas Border Business will live stream the Webinar.

Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., chairman of the Texas Border Coalition (TBC), today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to extend non-essential travel restrictions at the land borders between the United States, Mexico, and Canada until July 21

Laredo College has nabbed another top ranking that establishes its undeniable position as the best value institution of higher education across South Texas.

Today, Congressman Vela announced that the Board of Directors of the North American Development Bank (NADB) has approved a temporary financing program in response to the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Work Safe Act, legislation that would provide tax credits to businesses that test employees for COVID-19 every week in states where the infection rates are above the national average.

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley in partnership with Walmart and the Collaborative for Fresh Produce (CFP) will host a food distribution for 1,000 Vanguard Academy Charter School students and their families to fight summer hunger.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Volleyball Head Coach Todd Lowery announced on Tuesday the additions of 6-0 freshman middle blocker Revna Çakir, 6-1 graduate student setter Mackenzie Coates and 6-0 freshman PSJA alum Victoria Fuentes for the 2020 season.

A recent grant awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission to South Texas College will continue to provide customized training to the workforce for local industry partners.