The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting a public information workshop for the South Padre Island Second Access Project.

Texas Regional Bank’s McAllen South McColl Branch hosted its Fourth Annual Veterans Celebration on Wednesday, November 5, honoring two of the Rio Grande Valley’s most respected veterans — Texas Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, 79, and Colonel Frank Plummer, turning 100 years old this year.

Texas Border Business The Bert Ogden Auto Group is proud to announce that Robert C. Vackar and his wife Janet Ogden Vackar through their...

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Sharon O’Leary was hired at South Texas College in 1999 to start the college’s music program. Now, 26 years later, the program is going strong, and she has been named Faculty of the Year for largely contributing to its growth.

The municipal elections held in Edinburg, Texas, on November 4, 2025, delivered a clear message: voters opted for continuity, stability, and a growth-oriented agenda. According to local media coverage, including a report in Texas Border Business, turnout reached historic levels for the city, particularly in early voting.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, Houston ISD will travel to Edinburg for an educator recruitment event. The fliers boast a “Teach in HISD” informational session, pre-screen interviews for prospective applicants, and conditional offers issued on-site.

The Salvation Army invites the community to Give with Joy this Christmas season as its iconic Red Kettle Campaign returns to McAllen. More than just a holiday tradition, the red kettle is a symbol of hope, compassion, and generosity—supporting vital programs that serve thousands of individuals and families in need throughout the year.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) today announced that it is partnering with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) to develop detailed generic dynamic models of large loads—such as data centers, crypto, and electrolyzers—and how these loads change their power output during and after a period of grid disturbances (e.g., faults and other power quality events).

In every corner of Texas, our roads tell a story that goes beyond just concrete and equipment. Stories of people with vision and commitment, working to connect their communities with better opportunities. In south Texas, that story is driven by Pedro “Pete” Alvarez, head of TxDOT’s Pharr District.