McAllen Wins Highest Designation & Multiple Awards from International Festivals & Events Association
The City of McAllen recently earned 49 awards, including an international designation and a coveted industry honor, at the Pinnacle Awards and the World Festival & Event City Awards during the 70th Annual International Festivals & Events Association Convention, Expo and Retreat, held last week in Palm Springs, California.
Business Employment Dynamics
There’s a lot going on in the labor market these days, and it has recently been difficult to sift through the mixed signals to get a clearer picture of where things stand.
US Government Faces First Shutdown in Seven Years
The United States government has entered its first shutdown in nearly seven years, and the third under President Donald Trump.
Sen. Cruz Blames Democrats for Shutdown Standoff as Schumer’s Caucus Presses $1.5 Trillion Demand
On September 30, 2025, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement contending that Democrats were prepared to force a federal government shutdown. Cruz declared, “Senator Schumer and the Democrats have made it clear that they intend to shut down the federal government.
Futuro RGV 2025 Edinburg Mayoral Candidate Forum: Specifics, Shortfalls, and Substance
“Good evening, everyone. I’m Mark Murray, president of Futuro RGV,” Murray began, noting the “somber” news that “Edinburg City Council member Jerry Lozano’s son passed this morning” and asking the audience to join him in a moment of silence. He then outlined the ground rules for the Futuro RGV 2025 Edinburg Mayoral Candidate Forum, a 90-minute debate.
Hidalgo County Public Health Lab Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the Hidalgo County Public Health Laboratory,...
Lefko Manufacturing to Locate First U.S. Facility in New Braunfels
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Lefko USA Inc. (Lefko) will locate their first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in New Braunfels. Lefko, a subsidiary of Centrik Capital, Inc.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Stock Exchange on SEC Approval
Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) for receiving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to operate as a national securities exchange.
Order Prohibiting Roadside Sales of Non-Livestock Animals in Unincorporated Areas Approved
The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court adopted an order prohibiting roadside sales of non-livestock animals within the unincorporated areas of the county. The new order is designed to protect public safety, animal welfare, and the quality of life of county residents. The order becomes effective immediately.
STC and McAllen Library Partnership Creates ESL and GED Courses
South Texas College is expanding its reach to the community through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the city of McAllen Public Library system that will allow STC to offer English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Development (GED) preparation classes at the city’s library branches beginning Oct. 13.
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