Leadership Day Conference Returns to Pharr with Focus on Developing RGV Leaders October 30
The Leadership Day Conference will return to Pharr this fall, bringing professionals, college students, entrepreneurs, and community leaders together for a half-day program focused on leadership development, communication, and building connections across the Rio Grande Valley.
McAllen Police Investigate Homicide; Suspect in Custody
The McAllen Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday, August 22, 2026, in the 1500 block of Redwood Avenue.
Lubbock Pair Faces Up to 70 Years in Prison Following Federal Ponzi Conviction
A federal jury convicted two Lubbock men in San Antonio Tuesday afternoon for their roles in a massive Ponzi fraud scheme with their already convicted co-defendant Brooklynn Chandler Willy of San Antonio, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas.
Gov. Abbott Bestows Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Two Service Members
Governor Greg Abbott presented the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant Rickey Wittner and to the family of Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator First Class Nathan Gage Ingram at the Texas Capitol. The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration conferred to a service member of the Texas military forces.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Adds Nearly 300 New Immigration Cases in Western District of Texas
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 292 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from August 7 through August 13.
Retired STC History Professor Named Professor Emeritus
Nearly two decades after taking a leap of faith to pursue his lifelong passion, retired South Texas College History Professor Elizandro Munoz reflects on a career devoted to helping students discover the history, their potential and place in the world.
Zambrano Family Backpack Giveaway Marks 8 Years of Community Service
What began with 100 backpacks has grown into an annual community effort as the Shoot for the Stars Foundation, Inc. continues providing school supplies to children and families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Mayor Villalobos Says McAllen Is Building a Broader Future for the Arts
Mayor Javier Villalobos said McAllen is continuing to invest in arts and entertainment as a way to bring people together, expand cultural opportunities and strengthen the city’s quality of life.
International Economic Development Council Honors Pharr Global Business Hub
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) has earned international recognition after receiving a ranking from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Pharr Global Business Hub Partnership Initiative.
McAllen Police Department Now Hiring Police Officers
Applications will be available beginning Friday, August 21, 2026. Applications must be submitted to the City of McAllen Human Resources Department, located at 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, Texas 78501, no later than Friday, September 18, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
