The City of Pharr, in partnership with the Pharr International Bridge, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce, and the Pharr Economic Development Corporation, is excited to host the inaugural Gateway Forum, with FREE registration now open.

The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM) has named Cyndi Beltran as Chief of Staff for the McAllen campus, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Beltran, formerly the executive assistant to Ernest Aliseda ’88, the chief operating officer and associate vice president at the HECM, has been appointed as the center’s inaugural chief of staff.

Fiesta de Palmas is back at the McAllen Convention Center from October 16–18, 2026. Whether local or visiting from afar, attendees are invited to enjoy three days of unforgettable fun, food, music, and cultural festivities.

The National Restaurant Association has released a new resource to help restaurant owners and employees prepare for, respond to, and recover from public safety incidents.

The Texas Association of Business has named Kelly Keel its next president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 2, 2026, bringing a veteran state government and regulatory leader to the organization that represents employers at the Texas Capitol.

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector rescued eight individuals locked inside a train car.

Governor Greg Abbott surveyed damages from the Ross Fire that impacted Palo Pinto and Jack counties, served meals to first responders, and provided an update on the state’s ongoing wildfire response.

Maria Bartiromo, one of the most recognizable figures in American financial and political television, has left FOX News Media after more than 12 years with the company, ending a tenure that included prominent programs on both FOX Business Network and FOX News Channel.

The North American Development Bank (NADBank) has completed pricing of a CHF 125 million (US$155 million equivalent) bond issuance, managed by Deutsche Bank. The debt settlement is scheduled for September 29, 2026. The bond will mature on September 29, 2034 and pay a coupon rate of 1.125%.

Drivers across the state will be heading out to celebrate the end of the summer, which for many will be a 3-day holiday weekend.