Governor Announces $3.5M LITEON Expansion In McKinney
The initial phase of the project represents a $307 million capital investment and will create 500 jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $3.5 million and a $100,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus have been extended to LITEON.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. William Kenzo Nakamura
Army Pfc. William Kenzo Nakamura was a World War II hero. He received the Medal of Honor for risking his life to save his platoon during combat in Italy, July 4, 1944.
Future Scientists Dive Into Biology at STC Summer Camp
From growing plants and examining cells under microscopes to culturing bacteria and dissecting organisms, middle school students are discovering the excitement of science through South Texas College’s (STC) annual Biology Explorers Camp
Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News sounding the alarm on the AI and semiconductor manufacturing race with China that will determine who controls the future of the world and highlighting the success of his CHIPS for America Act, legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) that was funded through the CHIPS and Science Act, in reshoring semiconductor manufacturing.
McAllen Named Top U.S. City for Young Homebuyers Seeking Mortgages
The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area has been named the second-most-accessible market in the nation for young homebuyers, according to a 2026 analysis by ConsumerAffairs that examined homeownership rates and mortgage lending activity across the 100 most populous U.S. metro areas.
A Recipe for Changing Lives: Sony Rego’s Passion for Hospitality Has Become a Legacy of...
Some entrepreneurs build successful businesses. A select few build opportunities that transform lives. Sony Rego belongs to that rare group of visionaries whose commitment to excellence extends far beyond the hospitality industry.
Santa Fe Steakhouse Wine Classic Continues Scholarship Mission Through Sold-Out Tango at Quinta Mazatlán
The Santa Fe Steakhouse Wine Classic returned on April 17, 2026, with a sold-out celebration themed “TANGO at Quinta Mazatlán,” treating guests to an evening of world-class wines, exceptional cuisine, live music, and Argentine Tango performances— all in support of scholarships and educational programs across the Rio Grande Valley.
House Republicans Back Pause on USMCA Extension
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, a Missouri Republican, backed the Trump administration’s decision not to extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement for another 16 years.
Workforce Solutions Jobs Update, 7-13-26
Texas Border Business Below you will find our Hot Jobs for this week, all these jobs and many more are available on www.workintexas.com. Staff Force Personnel Services...
STC Helps Alumna Reach the Top of the Real Estate Industry
For Olga Arriaga, the South Texas College (STC) Continuing Education and Advanced Training Real Estate program provided more than the education needed to earn a real estate license; it also laid the foundation for a successful career built on leadership, service and lifelong learning.






































