Pharr Honors Service and Stewardship at 2026 State of the City
The City of Pharr closed its 2026 State of the City address by recognizing two examples of civic leadership: individual service to the community and long-term stewardship of public finances.
Clark Addresses Hundreds at 2026 State of American Business
Hundreds of business executives, state and local Chamber leaders, policymakers, global partners and journalists gathered at U.S. Chamber headquarters for the 2026 State of American Business keynote address delivered by Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark.
Traffic Alert- Mile 7 East Closure beginning Jan. 19th
Beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, Mile 7 East will be closed to through traffic for road reconstruction between Shary Road (FM 494) and Taylor Road. Shary Road (FM 494) and Mile 7 West will remain open.
Man with Prior Felony Convictions Receives 60‑Month Sentence for Reentering U.S
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 42-year-old Mexican man has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States. Gabriel Rodriguez-Martinez...
Food Bank RGV to Receive More than 10,000 Dozen Eggs in Historic Paxton Settlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a major settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (“Cal-Maine”), which includes Cal-Maine donating around 2,160,000 eggs to food banks across Texas.
STC Rolls Out AI Monitoring Platform
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – Leadership within South Texas College’s Division of Business, Public Safety and Technology (BPST) say they have developed an...
State Leadership Highlights Support for Veterans at VFW Conference
Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter conference, which honors the brave service members who served our nation on foreign lands.
Abbott Directs State Agencies to Probe Possible Medicaid Fraud
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to launch investigations into potential Medicaid fraud in Texas to safeguard taxpayer funds, maintain access for eligible Texans, and ensure efficient, high-quality healthcare delivery.
Texas Unveils TexStats Portal to Give Businesses Real‑Time Economic Insights
As business leaders, we embrace not only sound policy, but also the tools that help businesses large and small continue to thrive.
TDA Warns Texans After Another Spike in Unidentified Seed Shipments from China
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today warned Texans of a sharp spike in unsolicited packages delivering unidentified seeds. As of January 15, 2026, TDA has already collected 126 packets this year alone, with reports surging dramatically since the agency's January 5 alert.

























