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Unmarried Births Declined in 2023 Across Most States

The number of unmarried women who gave birth in the United States declined to about 1.2 million in 2023, a decrease of roughly 15% over just more than a decade, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Brownsville FD Earns Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award for 3rd Consecutive Year

Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The City of Brownsville’s Fire Department has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award, marking...

Sales Tax Holiday for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products, May 23–25

Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas — Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa is reminding Texans that this Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, is...

Out of state trucker arrested in failed human smuggling attempt of 42 in hot,...

Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 43-year-old Beaver, Oklahoma, resident has been charged with smuggling numerous illegal aliens...

IDEA Public Schools Class of 2026 Celebrates College Signing Day in the RGV, May 20-22

Texas Border Business RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley will celebrate its graduating classes as they announce their college choices at College Signing...

Texas AG Stops Texas Grocers From Misting Organics With Pesticides

Texas Border Business AUSTIN, Texas - Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Albertsons Safeway LLC (“Albertsons”), the parent company of over ten different...

Tejano & Classic Hits: Edinburg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series May 30th

Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas - The City of Edinburg invites residents and visitors to kick off the summer with an exciting evening of live music...

PSJA ISD Graduates First Aspiring Assistant Principals Cohort

Texas Border Business PHARR, Texas – PSJA ISD announced the successful completion of its inaugural Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy, a rigorous leadership development initiative designed to...

Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau Accepting Applications For Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding

The City of Brownsville’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) and Office of Space Commerce is now accepting applications for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding for the 2027 Fiscal Year.

Sister Norma Pimentel Urges Graduates to Live With Integrity at Sacred Heart University Commencement

Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, urged graduates to live with “integrity,” “respect,” and “courage” during remarks delivered this month at Sacred Heart University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies in Connecticut.

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