The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC) has launched a search for its next chief executive officer, seeking an experienced leader to oversee business recruitment, investment, workforce development, and economic expansion in one of the Rio Grande Valley’s growing cities.

This year’s South Texas College Fourth Annual Foundation Gala saw record numbers in attendance and money raised for student scholarships.

McAllen welcomed international golf icon Lorena Ochoa this week for a series of engagements highlighting a growing partnership with the City, a new signature golf course development and the announcement of her role as Grand Marshal of the 2026 McAllen Holiday Parade.

The electric vehicle charging network in Texas is expanding with hundreds coming over the next couple years.

For South Texas College Cybersecurity student Athena Vallejo, presenting to high school students at one of the college’s signature events is an opportunity to show them a future they can build for themselves.

The City of Mercedes has launched a search for its next city manager, seeking an experienced public administrator to oversee municipal operations, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives.

The members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC) honored two Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers for bringing home the top team trophy at this year’s National Top Trooper Competition.

Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. According to TIPRO, employment in the Texas upstream sector decreased by 500 jobs between August and September 2026

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 vehicles in the United States because a malfunctioning front power seat switch could cause an electric motor to overheat, increasing the risk of fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.

Governor Greg Abbott touted the strength of the Texas economy as Texas employers added 154,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months for an annual growth rate of 1.1 percent, outpacing the national rate by 0.8 percentage points.