DPS Urges Driver Caution for National School Bus Safety Week
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to slow down, stay alert and stop for school buses as communities across the nation recognize National School Bus Safety Week, October 19–23, 2026. Millions of children ride school buses every day, making school bus safety a shared responsibility for drivers, parents, school personnel and communities.
Social Security Administration Corrects Millions of Records in Major Database Cleanup
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on October 20, 2026, that it has corrected millions of Social Security number records in what the agency describes as its most comprehensive record-integrity initiative in 91 years.
Energy Department Unveils Grid Investments to Cut Electricity Costs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced approximately $967 million in additional funding through its Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant program to modernize critical energy infrastructure, lower electricity costs and strengthen America’s power grid.
Texas Upstream Sector Maintains Resilient Pace in Latest Employment Data
According to newly released data from the Texas Workforce Commission for September 2026, upstream oil and natural gas employment decreased slightly in September compared with August 2026.
Edinburg’s Texas Arbor Day Celebration, Nov. 14th
In the spirit of community engagement and the value of tree planting, the City of Edinburg encourages residents to attend the upcoming Texas Arbor Day Celebration set for Saturday, November 14, 2026.
DHR Health Expands Behavioral Health Team with Dr. Alexandra Treviño, Psychiatrist
DHR Health, the largest provider of specialty healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley, is pleased to announce that Dr. Alexandra Treviño, has joined its team of physicians.
Op-Ed: ‘El Embudo’ of the 2026 USMCA Renewal: The Economic Crisis for Border Communities
A teenage kid wakes up and steps out of his bedroom. His dad tells him he’s home from work on an “extended leave.” But the kid knows there’s more to it.
Lorena Ochoa Discusses McAllen Golf Course Project and Her Book Soñar en Grande
World Golf Hall of Famer Lorena Ochoa joined golf course designers Rafael Alarcón and Carter Morris for a press conference at the McAllen Public Library to discuss plans for a new golf course and her book, Soñar en Grande (Dream Big).
Bert Ogden Auto Group Returns as Key Partner for 2026 McAllen Holiday Parade
World Golf Hall of Famer Lorena Ochoa and her golf course design partners will serve as grand marshals of the 2026 McAllen Holiday Parade, scheduled for December 5, city officials announced during a press conference hosted by Bert Ogden Auto Group.
Secretary Rubio Attends President Trump’s Roundtable on American Mining
"There’s still a lot of work left to do, but we at the State Department are willing to utilize our unmatched global presence, our presence all over the world, to ensure that we’re working on this."
