“¡Cascarón 2025!”, A Community Easter Celebration Filled with Fun, Learning, and Literacy, April 12th
Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory) invites families across the Rio Grande Valley to join in the springtime fun...
McAllen Public Works Collecting Debris & Brush Left from Recent Storms
Texas Border Business McAllen Public Works is actively collecting the debris and brush caused by the recent heavy rainfall. Tips for residents:Place all debris and brush...
STC to Provide Flood Assistance to Faculty, Staff & Students
Texas Border Business In the wake of recent flooding, the STC Board of Trustees, President Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D. and administration are reaching out to...
City of McAllen Waives Building Permits for Flood-Related Home Repairs
Texas Border Business In response to recent flooding, the City of McAllen will waive building permit requirements for home repairs caused by flood damage. This measure...
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Rio Grande Valley
Texas Border Business AUSTIN — On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for four South Texas counties impacted by rainfall and flooding that continues...
Border Texan of the Year Returns as the Prestigious Opening Gala of MXLAN
Today marks a historic announcement for South Texas: the highly acclaimed Border Texan of the Year event returns and will serve as the official opening gala of MXLAN, celebrating the region’s rich culture and outstanding community leadership. The gala will take place on May 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center.
Coordinated Flood Response Underway as Rio Grande Water Levels Remain Within Control Limits
South Texas- According to an agreement released by Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, P.E., Commissioner of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), the U.S. Section actively monitors and responds to localized flooding impacting communities along the Rio Grande in South Texas.
Pharr Mayor Declares Local State of Disaster
Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas – Following recent severe weather, including drenching rain, severe thunderstorms, and widespread flooding, City of Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. today...
Rio Grande Valley Devastated by Historic Flooding
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González March 28, 2025—Rio Grande Valley, TX—In the aftermath of the overwhelming and historic rainfall that struck the Rio Grande...
Texas Oil and Natural Gas Upstream Jobs Up by 1,900 in February
Texas Border Business AUSTIN – New data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicate that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew by 1,900 in February...