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Drug Smuggling Duo Sentenced After 10 kg Cocaine Seizure

A 45-year-old U.S. citizen who resided in Mexico has been ordered to federal prison for drug smuggling, after falsely claiming he was traveling to see dying grandmother.

Congress Finalizes Health Package Restoring Telehealth and More

Congressional leaders have agreed to a bicameral, bipartisan package of health care proposals that includes parts of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) policy agenda.

City of San Marcos Appoints First Director of Economic and Local Business Development

The City of San Marcos has appointed Helen Ramirez, AICP, as its first Director of the Economic and Local Business Development Department, marking the creation of a new City department focused on economic growth, business retention, and local business development.

STC President Highlights Workforce Focus and Changing Student Needs

South Texas College President Dr. Ricardo Solis told regional leaders at RioPlex meeting that higher education must continue shifting toward workforce training and career-focused programs as students demand clearer returns on their investment.

Terracon Welcomes Arantxa Burgos Montes de Oca, E.I.T., to Pharr Geotechnical Team

Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces the addition of Arantxa Burgos Montes de Oca, E.I.T., to its Pharr office as a staff engineer in the Geotechnical department.

Judge Cortez Urges Regional Unity to Compete for Investment

Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez told regional leaders that the Rio Grande Valley must work as a single, unified region if it wants to compete for major investment and long-term economic growt

Abby’s Bakery owners Receive 4 Month Prison Terms for Worker Harboring Case

Two owners of Abby’s Bakery, located in Los Fresnos, have been sentenced following the discovery of illegal aliens at their business.

40-Year Sentences Handed Down in McAllen Child Abuse Case

A Hidalgo County judge sentenced a McAllen couple to decades in prison during a sentencing hearing. Evelyn Chavez, 41, and Brian Chavez, 40, of McAllen, were both sentenced to serve 40 years in prison after previously being found guilty by a Hidalgo County jury of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Indecency with a Child by Contact, and Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child.

$12M Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Awarded To Texas Tech University

Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $12 million has been extended to Texas Tech...

Top‑Ranked STISD Opens 2026–27 Enrollment, Jan. 24

Texas Border Business MERCEDES, Texas — South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24,...

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