PSJA ISD’s 3rd Annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit – EmpowerHER, Jan. 13th
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) will host its 3rd Annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit - EmpowerHER on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 am at the PSJA Napper Development & Support Center in Pharr, Texas.
Q4 Downturn: Texas Upstream Employment and Hiring Take a Significant Hit
Due to the federal government shutdown and suspension of related services last year, the Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) was delayed until the government resumed operations.
19 years ago, Steve Jobs introduced a Phone That Changed Technology
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business It was January 9, 2007, when Steve Jobs, the co-founder and chief executive of Apple, stepped onto a stage in...
Garver Engineering Firm Begins $5M Harlingen Office Build
Garver, a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, is reaffirming its commitment to the Harlingen community with the development of a new office facility, slated for completion in summer 2026.
Show Off Your Pet’s Personality in Hidalgo County’s “Caught on Paw‑mara” Contest
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez is inviting residents to showcase their pets’ unique personalities in the “Caught on Paw-mara” Pet Photo Contest, a fun and engaging online photo competition taking place ahead of the upcoming Paws at the Park community event in February.
Linda McMahon Outlines Education Overhaul Focused on States Skills and Literacy
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the Department of Education is intentionally reducing its size as part of an effort to shift authority over education back to states and local communities.
Congressman Cuellar Helps Force House Vote to Pass Breaking the Gridlock Act and Extend...
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Breaking the Gridlock Act with bipartisan support, extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three additional years. The vote followed a discharge petition signed by Rep. Henry Cuellar and other members to bring the bill to the floor.
US Supreme Court: No Ruling on Trump Tariffs Friday, Jan. 9th
The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to rule on whether Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose tariffs, a decision that could affect more than half of projected tariff revenue for fiscal year 2025.
Paxton, Crest Strike Agreement to Protect Kids from Excess Fluoride
Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an agreement with Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (“P&G”), the manufacturer of Crest toothpaste, to ensure that its marketing and packaging for Crest children’s toothpaste accurately depicts the recommended amount of fluoride toothpaste for children.
Texas Ag Commissioner Issues Warning After New Screwworm Case Just South of the Border
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a stark warning to livestock producers in Texas and nationwide after Mexican authorities confirmed an additional New World screwworm (NWS) case in a seven-year-old bovine in González, Tamaulipas—only 215 miles south of the Texas border.

























