Four Mercedes Early College Academy (MECA) students enrolled in dual credit courses through South Texas College (STC) earned top honors at the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology (AACS) Virtual Conference, demonstrating their ability to conduct research, communicate complex ideas and compete at the collegiate level.

The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one officer seriously injured with multiple gunshot wounds and the suspect deceased.

As Texas Gulf Coast shrimpers struggle to maintain operations amid a labor shortage and rising fuel costs, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to ensure they are eligible for financial support under the Harvest Fuel Relief program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its intent to purchase up to $472.5 million in American-grown and American-raised agricultural commodities to distribute to the charitable food network and other nutrition assistance programs.

The McAllen Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighters and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Texas Children's Hospital has opened a detransition clinic under a $10 million settlement with the State of Texas and the federal government, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced October 27, 2026.

Governor Greg Abbott announced four Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant awards totaling $1,726,092 to Houston City College, Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley, and local partners. These grants, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will help provide customized training for 689 new and current workers in high-demand occupations in manufacturing, technology, logistics, and more.

At the invitation of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD leaders presented the district’s approach to expanding learning opportunities and supporting teachers during a statewide superintendents call with the Mike Morath Commissioner of Education for Texas on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) welcomed over 300 early childhood educators and childcare professionals to its 10th Annual Early Childhood Conference on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at PSJA Early College High School.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) has received the 2026 Leadership in Police Aviation Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The award was presented during the IACP Annual Awards Banquet in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday.