U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized more than $595,000 in methamphetamine.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) report Empowering Small Business: The Impact of Technology on U.S. Small Business examines the pivotal role that diverse technology platforms play in helping small businesses operate and compete.

The City of Pharr is gearing up to welcome the 2026–2027 Produce Season at the Pharr International Bridge, celebrating the people, partnerships, and trade that keep fresh produce moving across the border and onto tables across the country.

Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 227 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from September 18 through September 24

Five Texas community colleges earned approval from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to offer Workforce Pell student aid for short-term programs that lead to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand jobs. A consortium of Texas community colleges led by the Alamo Colleges District also received a $10.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

 The McAllen Citizens League (MCL) will host a forum featuring Democratic candidate Julio Salinas and Republican candidate Gary Groves, who are seeking to represent Texas House District 41. Both candidates have confirmed their participation.

Teclo Garcia has joined Killam Development as vice president of economic development and government affairs, bringing years of experience in economic development, job creation, infrastructure, and cross-border business issues to the South Texas real estate development company.

Texas National Bank CEO Saul Ortega used the opening of the bank’s new McAllen headquarters on Oct. 1, 2026, to trace a story spanning generations, from his father’s arrival in South Texas to the institution Ortega now describes as firmly rooted in the Rio Grande Valley.

Texas National Bank President Joe Quiroga credited customers, employees, shareholders and community partners with helping build the institution as it celebrated the opening of its new McAllen headquarters on Oct. 1, 2026.

Texas National Bank formally opened its new headquarters in McAllen on Oct. 1, 2026, marking a milestone that bank leaders said reflects years of growth, community relationships and investment in the Rio Grande Valley.