Mission Economic Development Corporation CEO Teclo Garcia said the experience behind The Shops at 495 is an important part of what makes the planned retail development significant for the city, pointing to Merit Commercial Real Estate’s track record in South Texas and its relationships with national retailers.

Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in celebration of the grand opening of the headquarters of NYSE Texas.

Faith leaders, families and community members will gather Saturday, Aug. 29, in Edinburg for a peaceful march supporting families affected by the deportation of a loved one.

The PossAble Dream Adult High School will host a community forum Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 AM, to introduce the Starr County community to the school and the educational opportunities it provides for adult learners.

Comparing deportations under former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump seems straightforward until you account for differences in federal definitions, agencies, reporting periods, and enforcement practices.

Immigration arrests have surged across the United States, increasingly encompassing people with no criminal convictions or pending criminal charges as the Trump administration expands its mass deportation campaign, according to an Aug. 27 report by The New York Times.

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced for possession with intent to deliver cocaine and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.

The South Texas College JagReconnect Program, through the Office of Student Reengagement is celebrating its first-year successes, and the more than 450 students the program has helped return to college since its inception. 

Governor Greg Abbott announced $6,302,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 27 organizations in the Southeast Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated 4,800 local veterans.

Workforce Solutions (WFS) has released a new special report, “Beyond the Unemployment Rate: Understanding the Workforce Challenges — and Opportunities — Behind the Numbers in Hidalgo, Starr, & Willacy Counties,” providing a broader look at the region’s workforce ecosystem and labor market though an analysis of key workforce and economic data.