NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in July to 99.8, rising above its 52-year average of 98.0.
12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival Returns to Edinburg, Sept. 10-12
Independent cinema takes center stage in the Rio Grande Valley as the City of Edinburg hosts the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) from September 10–12, 2026, at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events (ACE) Center.
Oracle Commits to Comply With Texas Data Center Standards
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Oracle will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers.
Census Data Shows Rising Uninsured Rates Across Hundreds of U.S. Counties
 The rate of individuals under age 65 without health insurance in the United States decreased in 65 counties and increased in 427 counties between 2023 and 2024, according to the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Weslaco Expands Flood Control Network Through Retention Facilities
Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said Weslaco's strategy for reducing flooding centers on expanding a network of retention and detention facilities designed to capture stormwater before it reaches homes and neighborhoods.
Hegseth Speaks to Airmen at Newly Named Joint Base Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, became Joint Base Lindsey Graham during a ceremony today to rename the installation after the late senator, Air Force veteran and South Carolina native son.
Texas Classroom Commission Holds First Meeting at Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott held the inaugural meeting of the Texas Classroom Commission at the Governor’s Mansion and discussed the Commission’s mission to strengthen student achievement, support Texas educators, and ensure Texas becomes the No.1 state for educating our children.
Treviño Electronics Cluster President Calls for Stronger U.S.-Mexico Manufacturing Partnership
The Clúster Eléctrico-Electrónico de Tamaulipas is working to strengthen collaboration among manufacturers, suppliers, educational institutions and government agencies to improve competitiveness and support long-term economic growth across northern Tamaulipas and Rio South Texas, President Sergio Arturo Treviño Ayala said during a meeting in McAllen.
Weslaco Launches Long-Term Strategy to Modernize Drainage Infrastructure
Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said his administration has made drainage and infrastructure the city's top priority, launching a long-term strategy to replace decades of temporary flood-control measures with engineered solutions designed to protect residents and support future growth.
Rio Grande City Man Sentenced to 5 years for Soliciting Sexually Explicit Photos of...
Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Bazan to serve 60 months in federal prison. He must also serve five years of supervised release following completion of his prison term, during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet.
