Education Department Launches $15M Talent Marketplace Challenge
The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced the launch of the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge.
Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee Names Rep. Christina Morales as New Chair
Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee today announced that Rep. Christina Morales (D-Houston) will serve as chair ahead of the...
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests $30k in Palm Valley Animal Society
Palm Valley Animal Society is set to receive a $30,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in McAllen, Edinburg, Palmhurst, and unincorporated Hidalgo County.
Governor Announces Major Southwest Airlines Expansion In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott, Southwest Airlines, and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson announced at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) that Southwest will establish a new pilot and flight attendant crew base in Austin.
Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected in Multiple Areas in Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges caution as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is circulating among wild birds across the state as waterbirds and waterfowl migrate and congregate on their wintering grounds.
Virtual and In-Person Public Meetings Set for Proposed Nolana Avenue Improvements
The City of McAllen, in cooperation with TxDOT, will hold a public meeting to present and gather input on proposed improvements to Nolana Avenue between FM 2220 (Ware Road) and FM 1926 (23rd Street).
Watercress A Nutrient-Dense Leafy Green
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business Watercress is a leafy green that naturally grows in clean, slow-moving water and belongs to the same plant family as...
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Increase Affordable Health Coverage Options for Americans
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Competition and Openness in Markets to Promote Efficiency, Transparency, and Enhanced Affordability (COMPETE) Act.
Brownsville Names New Director of Convention & Visitors Bureau & Office of Space Commerce
The City of Brownsville, and its leadership, is proud to announce the selection of Nathan A. Burkhart as the new Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Office of Space Commerce.
Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Extend Criminal Penalties for Human Traffickers Passes Senate
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements after their Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act,
