Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. announced on Wednesday that the 2026 consolidated tax statements have been mailed.

The City of Pharr and the Pharr Police Department continue to strengthen community policing efforts with the addition of three new police bicycles, funded through surplus federal grant funds that were strategically reprogrammed to support the City's community policing initiative.

The third annual Rio Grande Valley Utility Conference opened Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing together utility professionals, engineers and industry representatives for three days of education, technical discussions and networking.

DAY ONE: The third annual Rio Grande Valley Utility Conference opened Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center, bringing together water and wastewater professionals, engineers, government officials and industry exhibitors for three days of education and networking.

Texas Border Business McAllen Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in an auto theft investigation. On October 23, 2026, McAllen Police Officers investigated the reported theft of a 2022 black BMW X1 SUV from the parking area of abusiness in the 100 block of East Ridge Road in McAllen. Investigators obtained surveillance images showing a person believed to be connected to the...

 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $290,000

For Rio Grande Valley residents considering business ownership, November 13 offers an opportunity to sit across the table from franchise representatives, ask questions about investment requirements, and explore the possibility of operating an established brand.

Texas has long been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but that expansion has never been evenly distributed. Some areas are booming, while others are working to stabilize existing conditions.

Sunshine Haven has named Brownsville businessman and community leader Jim Tipton as its 2026 Angels Among Us award recipient, recognizing his longstanding involvement in civic organizations and community service throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

exas Southmost College will welcome elite junior college runners from across the region to Brownsville Sports Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, for the NJCAA Region 14 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships.