IDEA Public Schools Welcomes Nearly 34,000 RGV Students Back to School, Aug. 17th
Nearly 34,000 students will return to classrooms across 51 IDEA Public Schools campuses in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) when the 2026–27 school year begins on Monday, August 17.
CBP Officers Seize Over $600k in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $634,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed in a commercial tractor-trailer.
Pharr PD Launches TxDOT Labor Day Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
The Pharr Police Department announces the start of the 2026 TxDOT Labor Day Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Wave, an annual initiative aimed at reducing fatal and serious injury crashes through enhanced traffic enforcement. In collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), officers will increase patrols citywide to remind motorists of the importance of safe and responsible driving.
STC Alumna Finds Community and Culture Through Ballet Folklórico
When Andrea Arechiga first arrived at South Texas College in the summer of 2019, it wasn’t for her first day of class. It was to dance.
Weslaco Requires New Development to Strengthen Stormwater Management
Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said the City of Weslaco temporarily halted new development early in his administration to update construction standards requiring future projects to include stormwater retention and detention infrastructure.
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Treat New World Screwworm in Dogs...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Simparica TRIO (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs and puppies.
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) expire at the end of August. Licenses for the 2026-27 season go on sale Aug. 15.
Hundreds of PSJA ISD Families Get Ready for the New School Year at Back...
Hundreds of families across Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) attended the 15th Annual PSJA Back to School Expo held Thursday, August 6, 2026, at all six PSJA ISD high schools, taking advantage of a variety of services designed to help students and families prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Pharr EDC’s Workforce Job Fair Connecting Local Employers with Job Seekers, August 25th
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) is inviting local employers and job seekers to participate in its upcoming Career & Connections Job Fair, taking place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Jose “Pepe” Salinas Event Center in Pharr. Courtesy image
Discover Adult Education Options at Upcoming PossAble Dream High School Info Sessions
The PossAble Dream Adult High School will host a series of community information sessions in Pharr, La Joya and Rio Grande City for adults interested in returning to high school and earning their diploma.
