City of Pharr and Pharr International Bridge to Host Truck Expo, Aug. 28th
The Truck Expo will take place on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S. I-69C) in Edinburg.
Gov. Greg Abbott Praises PSJA ISD’s Academic Success
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently recognized Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD for its academic performance and commitment to investing in educators.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Praises PSJA ISD as Leadership and Dedicated Teachers Drive Academic...
 At Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, academic progress is built around a straightforward principle: invest in excellent teachers, give students opportunities to succeed, and refuse to let economic circumstances determine educational outcomes.
Merit Brings Major South Texas Retail Development Experience
Mission Economic Development Corporation CEO Teclo Garcia said the experience behind The Shops at 495 is an important part of what makes the planned retail development significant for the city, pointing to Merit Commercial Real Estate’s track record in South Texas and its relationships with national retailers.
Governor Abbott Rings Closing Bell At Grand Opening Of NYSE Texas HQ
Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in celebration of the grand opening of the headquarters of NYSE Texas.
Faith Leaders and Families to Hold Peaceful March in Edinburg
Faith leaders, families and community members will gather Saturday, Aug. 29, in Edinburg for a peaceful march supporting families affected by the deportation of a loved one.
Tuition-Free Opportunities: PossAble Dream Hosts Starr County Community Forum Aug. 28th
The PossAble Dream Adult High School will host a community forum Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 AM, to introduce the Starr County community to the school and the educational opportunities it provides for adult learners.
Obama and Trump Deportation Numbers Require Careful Comparison
Comparing deportations under former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump seems straightforward until you account for differences in federal definitions, agencies, reporting periods, and enforcement practices.
ICE Arrests Surge as Enforcement Expands to Immigrants Without Criminal Records
Immigration arrests have surged across the United States, increasingly encompassing people with no criminal convictions or pending criminal charges as the Trump administration expands its mass deportation campaign, according to an Aug. 27 report by The New York Times.
Homeland Security Task Force Operation Ends in More Than 10 years in Prison Time...
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced for possession with intent to deliver cocaine and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.


































