Cuban National Convicted of Child Sexual Assault Arrested by U.S. Border Patrol
Texas Border Business DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrested a Cuban man previously convicted for sexual assault...
PSJA ISD Educators Share Innovative Strategies During 2026 Best Practices Conference
More than 1,200 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) teachers came together on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for the district’s annual Best Practices Conference, a day dedicated to professional learning, collaboration, and instructional excellence to help prepare educators ahead of the new school year.
Ticketopolis Establishes U.S. Headquarters in McAllen
Founded by Fernando Medellin and Blanca Guerra, Ticketopolis provides a cloud-based, AI-powered platform that helps organizations plan, manage and execute events.
Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway Brings Rail Safety Education to Local Schools
Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway(BRG), an OmniTRAX affiliate railroad, is bringing Operation Lifesaver’s rail safety education to Brownsville elementary schools.
The Warren Group Architects Earns 2026 Luna Award for A/E/C Firm of the Year
The Warren Group Architects has been named the 2026 Luna Award recipient for A/E/C Firm of the Year, recognizing more than two decades of architectural work, community involvement, and professional leadership throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
STC Launches Substitute Teacher Program to Boost Starr County Schools
ndividuals interested in working in local K-12 schools can now gain the training and classroom experience needed to become a qualified substitute teacher through South Texas College’s (STC) substitute teacher courses at the Starr County Campus.
No Phones, More Focus: How Texas Classrooms Transformed Over One Year
The school bell rings. Students settle into their seats. And then, instead of reaching for their phones during a quiet moment, they reach for a deck of cards.
Dr. Angela Dominguez Officially Appointed as Edinburg CISD Superintendent
The Board of Trustees of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District voted at its School Board meeting on August 25, 2026, to approve an employment contract with Dr. Angela Dominguez as Superintendent of Schools.
Full Closure of N. 2nd Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Frontera Road to Begin...
The City of McAllen advises motorists and residents that N. 2nd Street will be fully closed between Wisconsin Avenue and Frontera Road beginning September 8, 2026. The closure is expected to last approximately seven months while crews replace the bridge and complete drainage, roadway, and pedestrian improvements for the McAllen Lateral Drainage Improvements Project.
Abbott Unveils Historic $138 Billion Transportation Plan to Upgrade Texas Roads
“Texas’ booming economy and growing population demand a transportation system that keeps people and products moving safely and efficiently,” said Governor Abbott




































