Turn the Page and Celebrate America250 in Texas
The McAllen Public Library invites readers of all ages to participate in the Texas America250Reading Challenge, a statewide initiative led by the Texas State Library & Archives Commission and the Texas Center for the Book.
Two PSJA ISD Campuses Achieve Prestigious College Board AP Gold Honor Roll Status
Two Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) campuses, PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School and PSJA Collegiate School of Health Professions, have earned the College Board AP School Honor Roll Gold Level Recognition for the 2024-2025 school year.Â
Cornyn Secures Funding Restriction to Pressure Mexico on Water Treaty
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced in Brownsville that a provision he requested has been included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill that would block U.S. funding from being sent to Mexico until the U.S. Secretary of State certifies that Mexico is delivering the water it owes the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty.
Federal Agencies Withdraw Lending Guidance on Immigration Status
The Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that they have withdrawn a joint statement issued in October 2023 that addressed how lenders may consider an applicant’s immigration or citizenship status when making credit decisions.
Attorney General Investigates Grocers Over Undisclosed Pesticide Use on Organic Foods
Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a statewide investigation into major grocery chains that spray organic fruits and vegetables with pesticides in-store but fail to disclose this practice to consumers.
Brownsville Mooring Earns Internationally Recognized Quality Management Standard
Brownsville Mooring LLC announced Jan. 8, that it achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized quality management standard, reinforcing the company’s commitment to consistent, reliable, and professional maritime services.Â
Border Enforcement Continues: 200 Charged in Southern District
The first full week of 2026 has resulted in 200 filed cases related to immigration and border security.
Texas Ag Chief Pushes Plan to Shield Farms from Tech Expansion Data Centers
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today unveiled a bold plan to protect the nation’s prime farm and ranchland from the rapid spread of data centers.
AgriLife Extension to Lead Two‑Day Virtual Texas Fruit Conference Jan. 23–24
Texas Border Business The annual virtual Texas Fruit Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, will be Jan....
Keep McAllen Beautiful Marks 50 Years of Transforming the Community
On Friday, January 9, 2026, City of McAllen leadership and the Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) Board of Directors gathered at The Pump House to celebrate the organization’s 50th Anniversary with a commemorative dinner honoring five decades of community beautification, environmental stewardship, and civic pride.
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