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Raymond Gutierrez Says Hands-On Training Is Key to Automotive Careers

Raymond Gutierrez, director of education at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s McAllen campus, said the school’s new Automotive Service Technician program is designed to prepare students for an industry increasingly shaped by computers, electrical systems and advanced diagnostic technology.

Weslaco Mayor Says Long-Term Planning Will Define Weslaco’s Future

Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said Weslaco's ongoing investments in drainage, infrastructure, and economic development are intended to strengthen the city's financial future while improving residents' quality of life.

271 New Federal Immigration Cases Filed in Western District of Texas

Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 271 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from July 31 through August 6.

Texas DPS Reminds College Students to Prioritize Safety

As college students begin returning to campus for the start of the fall semester, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages students to make smart decisions and remain aware of their surroundings both on and off campus.

15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You Job Fair Returns to McAllen Nov. 17th 

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and McAllen Economic Development Corporation are proud partners in the 15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Event, hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas Medical Center, Texas Veterans Commission, the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the McAllen Convention Center.

Gov. Abbott Awards $2M to Expand Free Course Materials for Texas College Students

Texas Border Business AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $2 million in grants to nine Texas higher education institutions to support free, open educational...

Peñitas Man with 56,000 Child Sexual Abuse Files sent to Prison for 9 Years

A 29-year-old Penitas resident has been ordered to federal prison for receiving and distributing child pornography. 

Texas Power Grid Expands as Electricity Demand Reaches New Records

Texas is expanding power generation and transmission infrastructure as population growth, industrial development and emerging large electricity users increase demand across the state, Public Utility Commission of Texas official Mike Hoke told business and community leaders in Harlingen.

Employers Invited to “Worlds of Work South Texas” Sept. 18th

Workforce Solutions is inviting employers from across the valley to participate in the inaugural Worlds of Work South Texas, a hands-on career exploration event designed to help students discover career pathways and connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities.

PSJA ISD Dominates 5A UIL State Theatre Competition, Taking Top Two Honors

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) theatre students earned statewide recognition in May after two district programs finished among the top theatre teams in Texas.

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