Cereal Giants to Strip Harmful Dyes from School Meals Following Landmark Agreement
Attorney General Ken Paxton secured historic settlements with WK Kellogg Co. (“Kellogg’s”) and General Mills Inc. (“General Mills”), requiring the companies to remove harmful synthetic dyes from their products. As part of the agreements, Kellogg’s and General Mills have removed synthetic dyes from their cereal products served in schools ahead of the 2026 school year.
CBP Seizes More than $14M in Meth at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,978,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as fresh celery.
How the U.S. Cemented Its Spot as the World’s Top Oil Producer
The United States remained the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the US led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Canada (5.0 million bpd) by a wide margin.
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal Says the Valley Must Build Its Workforce Before the Jobs Arrive
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal, provost of Texas State Technical College Harlingen, said South Texas educational institutions must work closely with employers and with each other to prepare workers for the large industrial projects expanding across the Rio Grande Valley.
McCoy’s Building Supply Partners to Expand Construction Trades in the Mid-Valley
McCoy’s Building Supply is helping South Texas College (STC) lay the foundation and build a stronger construction workforce by donating $10,000 and tools to the South Texas Builders Association (STBA) in support of the new South Texas Construction & Innovation Academy.
Investigation Underway Following Officer-Involved Shooting in Mission
Police officers frequently respond to situations that are tense, unpredictable, and rapidly evolving. In these circumstances, officers may be required to make split-second decisions based on the actions of a suspect and the circumstances confronting them.
DHR Health Outdoor Medicine Conference to Address Emergency Response
DHR Health will host an Outdoor Medicine Conference on Aug. 21 focused on responding to medical emergencies in outdoor and remote environments across the Rio Grande Valley.
Latest Data Centers Committing to Compliance with Texas Data Center Standards
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Galaxy, Compass Datacenters, Montera Infrastructure, Amazon, Lancium and Cipher Digital will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.
STC Makes History as First Nursing Apprenticeship Cohort Achieves 100% Pass Rate
Just months after making history as graduates of the nation’s first federally-recognized registered nursing apprenticeship, all 10 recent South Texas College graduates have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt, achieving a 100% pass rate and becoming licensed registered nurses.
Briones Says Workforce and Infrastructure Are Driving Brownsville’s Industrial Growth
Brownsville’s expanding defense and aerospace industries are creating new demands for workforce, transportation and utility infrastructure as major companies and their suppliers increase operations in South Texas, said Jerry Briones, executive vice president of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation.
