Third Annual Harlingen Pitch Competition Offers $65K in Startup Funding
Applications are now open for the 2026 RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition, brought to you by the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in partnership with UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC).
RGV Students Graduate from Prestigious Texas Boys State Program
The American Legion, Department of Texas today announced that over 50 RGV Delegates have graduated from American Legion Texas Boys State.
Gov. Abbott Secures Federal Funds to Boost Texas NWS Inspection Capabilities
Governor Greg Abbott announced pre-award approval of a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) APHIS Veterinary Services that unlocks immediate federal funding for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to hire additional inspectors and strengthen the state’s New World screwworm (NWS) response.
How the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Will Shift Global Prices
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is good news for the American economy and consumers. It raises the obvious question: when will the price at the pump return to normal, and what will happen to overall prices.
Summer Readiness: Keep Your Family Safe with These Heat Tips
The National Weather Service has several tips and warnings with summer temperatures hitting well-over the 100-degree mark.
Texas Tech Welcomes Six PSJA ISD Leaders into Innovative PhD Program
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) is celebrating a significant milestone in its commitment to innovative teaching and learning as six district educators have been accepted into Texas Tech University's prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Blended and Personalized Learning.
DHR Health To Host 20th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament, August 22nd
DHR Health invites the community to cast a line for a cause at its 20th Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament. The event is set for August 22, 2026, at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island.
Guatemalan Criminal Illegal Immigrant Added to Most Wanted List
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Franklin Estuardo Gonzalez Flores – a violent offender from Guatemala – to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Lis
Mayor John Cowen, Jr. Joins National Mayors for Parks Coalition
Mayor John Cowen, Jr. has joined the Mayors for Parks Coalition, a national bipartisan coalition managed by City Parks Alliance that advocates for increased federal investment in city parks and green spaces.
Edinburg Named a ‘Top 100 Place to Retire in America’
The data-driven ranking evaluated 500 municipalities nationwide, prioritizing affordability, healthcare infrastructure, and quality of life.
