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STISD and Four Campuses Earn Places on 2025 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll

Texas Border Business MERCEDES, Texas â€“ Educational Results Partnership (ERP) has released its 2025 Texas Honor Roll, recognizing the state’s highest performing schools. South Texas Independent School District (STISD) earned a place on the Honor Roll...

DPS Seizes Estimated $3.4M Worth of Meth Headed to Dallas

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized nearly 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle in Live Oak Co. this week. The drugs were being transported to Dallas.

Sen. Cornyn Promotes Expanded Child Tax Credit and Childcare Support

Texas Border Business WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) touted the pro-family and childcare provisions Republicans delivered in the Working Families Tax Cuts to...

Authorities Arrest Multi-State Rapist in Oklahoma After Years-long Investigation

Texas Border Business AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been taken into custody....

300 Billion Deal Proposed for New Oil Refinery at Port of Brownsville

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas — President Donald Trump announced plans for a new oil refinery at the Port of Brownsville, describing it as...

Edinburg Celebrates Women Breaking Barriers in Leadership and Public Service

The City of Edinburg Human Resources Department hosted a women’s empowerment luncheon on Monday at the Edinburg Arts, Culture and Events Center, bringing together employees and community leaders for a panel discussion focused on leadership, career growth, and overcoming professional barriers.

STC’s Dr. Ruben Flores Appointed to McAllen Traffic Commission

Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez South Texas College faculty member Ruben Flores, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve on the city of McAllen’s Traffic Commission,...

Flag Signing Event Honors Donors and Recipients Ahead of 2026 Transplant Games

The DHR Health Transplant Institute and the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance recently hosted a flag signing event on February 27, 2026, for the upcoming Transplant Games of America event that will be held June 18 to 23, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

14.23‑Pound Largemouth Marks Toledo Bend’s Second Legacy Catch of the Season

Texas Border Business ATHENS – Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas was front and center again with its second Legacy Class entry of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker...

Port of Brownsville Marks 90 Years as a Texas Economic Powerhouse

Celebrating 90 years of progress in 2026, the Port of Brownsville has transformed a bold vision into an economic powerhouse, securing billions in private investment and anchoring one of the fastest-growing manufacturing and logistics hubs in Texas.

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