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McAllen ISD Teacher Apprenticeship Program Kicks Off Year 2

The McAllen ISD Apprenticeship Program (MAP) paves the way for current staff wishing to become classroom teachers. Now in its second year, the program celebrated 84 aspiring educators on September 4.

$20,000 Boost Expands STC Threads Career Closet

The South Texas College Threads Career Closet has helped hundreds of students and alumni since its inception in 2019 with professional attire for interviews and career-related events.

OpEd: Prostate Cancer Awareness; A Conversation That Could Save your Life

“Talk to your doctor.” That’s a phrase you commonly hear when it comes to questions about your health. For men, it’s particularly important for prostate cancer screening. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to learn more about this common canc

Iris Alvarado Padilla Joins Alamo as Assistant City Manager

The City of Alamo has welcomed Iris Alvarado Padilla as its new assistant city manager, adding an administrator with more than 13 years of leadership experience in the private and public sectors as the city continues an extensive program of municipal improvements and economic development.

Paxton Announces 7-Million Egg Statewide Giveaway

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced progress in fulfilling the statewide distribution of over 7 million free eggs that were secured through settlements with three national egg producers.

CBP officers seize more than $550k in Narcotics at Del Rio Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized a potent mixed load of hard narcotics, to include methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl valued at more than $550,000 hidden within a passenger vehicle.

Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen names new director of Colonias Program

Texas A&M University has named Pablo Javier Almaguer as director of the Texas A&M University Colonias Program, effective Sept. 14, 2026.

Teal Season in Texas Opens Sept. 19th

Teal hunting season opens Sept. 19 with a nine-day early season for the second consecutive year.

Feds Take Down International Ring Behind $40M Timeshare Fraud Scheme

As part of a Homeland Security Task Force case, two Mexican nationals were extradited to the United States this week after being indicted in a federal court in San Antonio for allegedly running a timeshare fraud resale scheme.

New Texas 2036 Poll: Half of Texas Voters Prioritize Water Security Above All

Texas voters sent a strong message on water last year when they approved billions in new investment to secure the state’s water future. New Texas 2036 polling shows why.

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