The City of Weslaco held a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation ceremony on October 6, 2026, recognizing the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community while also acknowledging the Mexican Consulate’s work.

Dr. Miguel A. Cardona’s conversation with VIDA President and CEO Felida Villarreal moved quickly beyond education policy and into something more personal — what happens when students stop viewing where they come from as a disadvantage.

Automotive technicians could double their productivity by 2029 without working additional hours as artificial intelligence and other technologies change dealership service departments, according to a prediction from Car Dealership Guy founder and CEO Yossi J. Levi.

Adam Gonzalez, chief executive officer of the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, participated in the opening panel of Encuentro Internacional Empresarial 2026 on October 1, 2026. CANACINTRA and the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation organized the gathering as part of a three-day program in Brownsville and Matamoros.

The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), the premier association supporting and enabling festival and event professionals worldwide, announced and recognized McAllen, Texas, United States, as a 2026 IFEA World Festival & Event City during the 71st Annual IFEA Convention & Expo, presented by atVenu, in Tucson, Arizona, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Village in the Valley (ViVa) is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 Executive Board, bringing together a diverse group of community leaders committed to strengthening ViVa’s impact throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

The production will begin on November 5 and run through November 7 at 7:30 p.m. and will include a matinee at 2 p.m. on November 8.  The Thursday, November 5 evening performance will include an American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. 

A 29-year-old former Webb County sheriff’s deputy will serve federal prison time for sexually assaulting and violating the civil rights of a woman. I

The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up to welcome the community to its loteria-themed Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Breast cancer affects the lives of millions of women and their loved ones every day. With one in eight women expected to bediagnosed in their lifetime, chances are you know someone who has faced this disease, whether it’s your mother, sister, friend or coworker. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but awareness is only the first step. Understanding routine screening recommendations and taking action by scheduling your mammogram can make all the difference.