Valley Scholars Program celebrates 23rd cohort at 14th Annual ‘A Night with the Stars’...
South Texas College Valley Scholars Program held its 14th annual “A Night with the Stars” scholarship fundraiser on Oct. 10. The evening celebrated supporters of education and successful alumni from the program.
Charles Eskridge Confirmed as U.S. District Judge in Houston
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Charles Eskridge to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Houston
Leadership Mid Valley kicks off Class XV
Texas Border Business Leadership Mid Valley, sponsored by the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the program with an overnight retreat held at Estero...
Secretary Hughs Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting Of 2019
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2019, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to international trade with Mexico
City of McAllen Launches Smart Speaker App During Live News Broadcast From Newly Redesigned...
The City of McAllen unveiled its newly launched smart speaker app, the City of McAllen on Alexa and Google. Armed with just under 600 frequently asked questions, the City of McAllen smart speaker app is an additional customer service tool to help answer questions and provide information.
Former Gulf Cartel comandante receives significant prison sentence
A 34-year-old Mexican man has been ordered to federal prison sentence following his conviction of conspiracy to import large amounts of cocaine and marijuana, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Armed drug trafficker/gang member sent to prison
A 39-year-old Corpus Christi resident and Texas Syndicate member has been ordered to federal prison for trafficking cocaine and possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. John Mendez aka John Manuel Mendez pleaded guilty May 31.
Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge Will Go thru Multimillion Expansion
A major $77.3 million expansion & modernization of Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge FIS will help expedite tens of thousands of passenger buses and millions of vehicles and people that enter the U.S. annually.
Governor Abbott Announces Funding To Counter Terrorism Statewide
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $61.2 million in Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas and its citizens.
Five IDEA Schools in the Rio Grande Valley Named ‘America’s Healthiest Schools’ by Alliance...
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), one of the nation’s preeminent children’s health organizations, named five IDEA schools as some of ‘America’s Healthiest Schools.’






















