Beyond the Barn: What the Return of New World Screwworm Means for Human Health
The return of the New World screwworm to the United States after a 44-year absence has renewed concerns about its impact on both livestock and people. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the flesh-eating parasite has spread north from Central America, prompting renewed monitoring and public education.
City of Mission Secures $2 Million Street Improvement Project via Texas GLO
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) funds for street improvements in the city of Mission.
Brownsville Leaders Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Season
Brownsville leaders and emergency personnel are continuing preparations for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season through training and coordinated planning aimed at protecting residents and restoring essential services if a storm affects the area.
Governor Issues Executive Order Cracking Down On Birth Tourism Schemes
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate and eliminate unlawful birth tourism schemes in Texas and hold accountable any licensed healthcare provider that facilitates such schemes.
Edinburg ACE Center Debuts Interactive ‘Sip and Paint’ Classes for Adults
The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, in partnership with the Edinburg Arts Foundation, is introducing a new series of interactive programming featuring Sip & Paint workshops.
Dr. Jonathan B. Flores Earns Top International Management Credential
Dr. Jonathan B. Flores, City Manager of City of Pharr, Texas recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association.
Texas Tops Nation in June Job Growth, Adding 43,400 Nonfarm Jobs
Texas leads all states as America’s jobs leader with today’s U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment release showing Texas led all states with a gain of 43,400 nonfarm jobs over the month of June.
Texas A&M McAllen Higher Education Center Names Inaugural Student Affairs Director
The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM) has named Samantha Castellanos ’10 as director of student affairs, effective Monday, July 20, 2026.
Villalobos says $6 million federal grant will expand opportunity across the Rio Grande Valley
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will help expand the city’s 47-acre industrial park and strengthen economic development across the Rio Grande Valley.
Commerce Department awards $6 million to expand McAllen industrial park
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced a $6 million grant from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to help the City of McAllen expand its industrial capacity and prepare for future manufacturing, trade, and investment.
