Governor Greg Abbott championed parents' rights in education and delivered the Welcome to Texas address at the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors National Summit.

H‑E‑B named the winners of its 13th annual Quest for Texas Best, celebrating five standout small businesses and the Texas-made products poised to become customers’ next favorites. Selected from a record-breaking 978 entries representing more than 500 companies statewide, the five winners shared $110,000 in cash prizes, with the Grand Prize recipient earning the title of “Texas Best” and placement on H‑E‑B shelves.

The installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of FM 2557 (S. Stewart Rd.) and Hall Acres Rd. is set for completion, Thursday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 Dr. Duncan Wood, an international trade and economic policy expert, described the Pharr International Bridge expansion as an investment in economic prosperity, security, and stronger commercial ties between Mexico and the United States during his keynote address at the 13th Annual Start of Produce Season celebration.

Lone Star National Bank (LSNB) is continuing a holiday tradition that began in 2023, returning for a fourth consecutive year to provide free admission for children at McAllen’s South Pole Illuminated Festival, now renamed Wild Bright for the 2026 season.

Pharr City Commissioner Bobby Carrillo recognized the contributions of agricultural producers, transportation companies, and international trade partners during the 13th Annual Start of Produce Season celebration at the Pharr International Bridge, calling the produce industry an essential part of the city's history and economic development.

Collaboration, efficiency, and continued infrastructure investment were central themes of remarks delivered by Luis Bazan, director of the Pharr International Bridge, during the 13th Annual Start of Produce Season celebration, an event recognizing the agricultural trade industry and the businesses responsible for moving fresh produce between Mexico and the United States.

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) advanced initiatives in September 2026 to preserve historic properties, support small businesses and expand entrepreneurship opportunities.

Business, transportation and government leaders gathered in Pharr on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for the inaugural Gateway Forum, a new event focused on the infrastructure, international relationships and investment needed to support growing cross-border trade.

A 28-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been found guilty of transporting illegal aliens.