Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) celebrated thousands of young readers during its annual Summer Reads Awards, bringing students together for a celebration centered on this year’s theme, “Read to Infinity & Beyond.”

The McAllen Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Carlos Alberto Moran, 27, who is wanted on active arrest warrants for one count of Auto Theft and three counts of Burglary of a Vehicle.

STC’s PTK Honor Society, Beta Epsilon Mu chapter, is collecting book donations to support “Jags Read,” an initiative led by PTK, aimed at expanding access to reading materials and promoting literacy throughout the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).

J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys Awards $20,000 to 2026 Legacy of Learning Winners. Donna North High School’s veterinary science program earns the $10,000 grand prize; ten additional recipients receive $1,000 each.

Manuel Cruz, Executive Director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC), described the years of planning, public investment and intergovernmental cooperation behind the Edinburg Transit Terminal during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation's new headquarters.

A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the San Juan community on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:30 a.m., creating approximately 95 full-and-part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Rodrigo Ortega as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Shops at Chavez. 

Academy Award–nominated actor Terrence Howard will deliver the opening keynote on Day 2 of Social Fest 2026, Friday, November 13, at the McAllen Convention Center.

All four Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) high school marching bands earned 1st Division ratings at the University of Interscholastic League (UIL) Pigskin Marching Contest held Saturday, October 17, 2026, at McAllen Stadium, securing their advancement to the next level of UIL Competition. Image courtesy of PSJA ISD

Above, officials from McAllen ISD, RGV Chess and Learning Center plus the J. Gonzalez Law Firm stand with chess team students at McAllen ISD's Alvarez Elementary on Oct. 19, 2026. Holding the check are McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. Rene Gutierrez, Attorney J. Gonzalez and RGV Chess and Learning Center's John Boyd. The grant was for $1,000 and is one of four grants received by the RGV Chess and Learning Center. The grants will benefit chess programs at Alvarez, Escandon and Seguin elementary schools. Image courtesy of McAllen ISD

Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Raudel Garza outlined the agency’s expanding operations, growing staff, and plans for additional development during the official opening of its new 4,000-square-foot headquarters at the Edinburg Transit Terminal.