Donna Police Chief earns STC Degree after 35 Years in Public Service
Within 35 years in public service, Donna Chief of Police Gilbert Guerrero has built a career that has taken him from patrolman to investigator, lieutenant and to eventually chief of police in the community where he was born and raised.
TSC to Celebrate Generations of Scorpion Families During Centennial Event, Sept. 14th
As part of its yearlong Centennial Celebration, Texas Southmost College will host TSC Generations Day on Monday, Sept. 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Oliveira Student Services Center, located at 1701 May St. in Brownsville.
Exclusive Museum of South Texas History Exhibit Opens in Pharr Sep. 2
The City of Pharr invites the community and members of the media to attend the opening ceremony of Pharr: Packed with History, a new museum exhibit created in special collaboration for the first time ever, with the Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory).
VAMOS Celebrates 30 Years of Changing Lives Across the Rio Grande Valley
Thirty years after Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) began helping Rio Grande Valley students pursue higher education, former scholarship recipients gathered to celebrate an organization they said did far more than help pay for college. It gave students opportunities that changed careers, strengthened families, and created a new generation committed to giving back.
VAMOS Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary and More Than $27 Million in Scholarships
The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships celebrated its 30th anniversary Aug. 22, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena, recognizing students, alumni and community supporters who have advanced its work across the Rio Grande Valley.
CEO Natasha del Barrio Discusses BMW of Pharr Opening
Bert Ogden Auto Group opened its BMW of Pharr dealership on Aug. 20, 2026, expanding the company’s presence in the Rio Grande Valley with a facility at the corner of U.S. 281 and Owassa Road.
Governor Leads Roundtable At TEL Texas Training And R&D Center
Governor Greg Abbott toured the TEL Texas Technical Training and Research & Development Center in Austin. He led a roundtable discussion with students and business leaders to highlight how industry-led training programs are preparing thousands of Texans for high-demand careers and strengthening Texas’ position as America’s semiconductor leader.
Hidalgo County Courthouse to Remain Closed Tuesday, Sept. 1st as Damage Assessment Continues
The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed Tuesday, September 1, 2026, as county officials continue evaluating damage caused by a vehicle that crashed into the building’s front entrance Sunday night.
Out-of-State Dealer Gets 10-Year Federal Sentence After Interstate Drug Bust
A 52-year-old Michigan man has been ordered to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 14 kilograms of cocaine.
Sen. Cornyn Praises $30 Million NSF Grant for UT Austin Robotics Research
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) announcement of a $30,000,000 award over five years to The University of Texas at Austin to support a Science and Technology Center (STC), which will accelerate research and development of robotic technologies that can adapt to changing environments and people:
