PSJA ISD educator selected for Space Foundation International Teacher Liaison Program
A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD elementary educator has been selected by the Space Foundation as one of 27 outstanding educators from across the world to join its Teacher Liaison Program in 2019.
Texas Community Bank donates $5k to Hidalgo County Head Start Program
Texas Community Bank had the best philanthropic year in 2018. Multiple donations were made to selected nonprofit organizations that provide value to residents of the Rio Grande Valley.
Hasta la Vista Lunch Honors Eduardo Bernal Martinez former Consul of Mexico
The purpose of the lunch was to thank Consul Eduardo Bernal for its great support to the City during his tenure as Consul of Mexico in McAllen.
Tarik Freitekh Buys $1 Billion Stake in China’s BYD
The American businessman who owns TFI group has acquired a $1 billion stake in BYD.
Cornyn Votes to End Shutdown, Fund Border Security
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his vote to end the government shutdown and pay federal workers ahead of what will be their second missed paycheck while also providing for border security.
Rep. Cuellar Votes to Reopen Government and End Trump Shutdown
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, voted to reopen and fund the Department of Homeland Security through February 28.
University’s Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement researches wine-making with citrus, hybrid grapes
In a small winery near Raymondville, bottles without formal labels line the wall. The tops are marked simply, with numbers written on red, green and yellow stickers.
Pharr Sailor helps enlist sister in U.S. Navy
Navy Counselor 1st Class Ivan Aguilar (left) of Pharr, Texas, poses for a photo with his sister, Lesley Torres of Edinburg, Texas, after Torres took the oath of enlistment at the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing Station.
UTRGV and City of Matamoros open student services office in IMACULTA
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the City of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, have partnered to provide a student services center in that city.
Congressman Gonzalez Becomes a Blue Dog and joins Coalition in Urging House, Senate Leadership...
On Wednesday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) joined the Blue Dog Coalition in a letter to the leadership of both parties and both chambers of Congress regarding border security and the government shutdown.




































