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Arrests Made After Noncitizens Charged with Illegal Voting in Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of seven noncitizens who had been indicted for illegal activity related to the 2024 general election.

City of Brownsville Accepting Applications for Environmental Task Force

The City of Brownsville is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Environmental Task Force, an advisory board intended to support the City Commission in evaluating environmental sustainability, community resilience, and other considerations related to development in Brownsville.

Texas Water Development Board Approves $69.5 Million to Modernize Canals in the RGV

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) authorized the Executive Administrator to award $69.5 million in Water Supply Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) for projects that line or convert irrigation canals. The money is being combined with funding from the North American Development Bank (NADBank).

Andrew Davis Returns to Mission for Inaugural Small Business Expo, Sept. 16th

Internationally recognized marketing speaker and bestselling author Andrew Davis is returning to Mission to serve as the keynote speaker at the inaugural Mission Small Business Expo, a free, daylong event that connects entrepreneurs with information, resources and opportunities to grow their businesses.

STC Professor Emeritus Leaves Lasting Impact Beyond Law Enforcement

For South Texas College Professor Emeritus Rogelio Escaname, retirement was never about simply stepping away, it was about finding another way to serve.

IDEA Public Schools Opens 2027–2028 Applications

IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley is now accepting applications for the 2027-28 school year. Right now, IDEA Rio Grande Valley currently serves nearly 34,000 students in 51 schools.  

Gov. Abbott Names Rep. Greg Bonnen to Lead U.S. Space Academy Bid

Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of a leadership team to secure Texas as the permanent home of the United States Space Academy. Representative Greg Bonnen M.D. of Friendswood, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, will lead the team.

Energy Crunch Pushes Fuel and Motor Oil Prices Higher

U.S. motorists are paying sharply higher prices for gasoline, diesel and motor oil as disruptions to global petroleum supplies continue to affect energy markets and consumer costs.

How Development Training Flight Prepares New Airmen

For recruits assigned to the 926th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, their journey starts long before basic military training. Before ever setting foot on the drill pad, these future airmen are already learning exactly what it takes to succeed in the Air Force Reserve.

Cameron County Announces $1M Grant Victory

Cameron County is pleased to announce that the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation has awarded $1 million to Cameron County for the development of the Santa Maria Community Center. The grant funding will support the construction of the Community Center at the recently opened Santa Maria Community Park.

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