Alan Guard Named Interim City Manager By Brownsville City Commission
The Brownsville City Commission voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to appoint Mr. Alan Guard, CGFO, as Interim City Manager for the City of Brownsville effective December 20th.
Hinojosa Fires Back in Battle Over Vehicle Registration
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business In an extended interview, Texas Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa responded to the attention brought by...
Senator Hinojosa Pushes Back Hard After Harrison’s Letter Triggers Unlawful DMV Policy Shift
Texas is facing a brewing conflict over who has the authority to decide which identification documents are required to register a vehicle, after two lawmakers from opposite political perspectives raised sharply different concerns about the same issue.
Building the Workforce of the Future: McAllen Partners with UTRGV and Local Businesses
The City of McAllen is taking an innovative approach to workforce development by partnering with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and local businesses to create new opportunities for students and small enterprises.
Texas DMV’s Sudden ID Rule Could Leave Undocumented Residents Unable to Register Vehicles
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a new requirement mandating that all vehicle owners present an approved form of photo identification when registering a vehicle or renewing an existing registration.
McAllen Public Library Launches Youth Winter Drive To Help Keep Local Kids Warm
The McAllen Public Library (MPL) is kicking off its Youth Winter Drive to help keep children and teens in our community warm this season.
Rio Grande City Man Sentenced to 10 years for Cocaine Trafficking
A 40-year-old Rio Grande City man has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Stephanie Muth Appointed Executive Commissioner of Texas Health And Human Services
Governor Greg Abbott announced Stephanie Muth as the new Executive Commissioner for Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) effective January 3, 2026 upon retirement of the current HHS Commissioner for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Empowering Texas Small Businesses with AI
Over the past two years, the number of small businesses utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) has more than doubled, with a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce finding that nearly 60% of small businesses are using generative AI, with 82% of businesses saying AI has helped increase their workforce over the past year.
Miller Responds to New World Screwworm Detection in Northern Mexico
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement after being notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of a new detection of the New World screwworm (NWS) in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico, approximately 120 miles south of the Texas border.
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