McAllen Unveils Major Fall and Holiday Performing Arts Lineup
Broadway productions, international recording artists, comedy, mariachi, family entertainment and holiday performances will fill the McAllen Performing Arts Center through the end of 2026 as the city expands the range of live entertainment offered in the Rio Grande Valley.
Over $9M in Methamphetamine Discovered Concealed in Detergent Cargo at Roma Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Roma Port of Entry seized more than $9 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.
International Economic Development Council Honors BCIC with Four 2026 Awards
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) received four 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The awards recognize BCIC’s work in strategic planning, economic equity and inclusion, public reporting, and business education.
Mexican Consul Jesús Cano Sees Pharr’s Commercial Missions as Two-Way Road for Trade
Mexican Consul Jesús Cano said commercial missions that bring producers and business representatives to the Rio Grande Valley provide direct access to the information needed to pursue cross-border trade while strengthening economic ties between Mexico and the United States.
PSJA ISD Elementary Schools Named National ‘Bright Spots’ for Excellence in Literacy
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) congratulates Aida C. Escobar Elementary and Graciela Garcia Elementary for being named Bright Spots Top Schools, a national recognition honoring campuses that are exceeding expectations in literacy education and helping students build the foundational skills needed for lifelong success.
BMW of Pharr Celebrates Grand Opening and New Chapter for Bert Ogden Auto Group
Bert Ogden Auto Group officially celebrated the grand opening of BMW of Pharr on Thursday, Aug. 20, bringing together company leaders, BMW of North America representatives, City of Pharr officials, customers and employees for an evening that concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Estela Flores Honored for 40 Years of Service at South Texas VoTech
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute honored Estela Flores for 40 years of service in vocational education during a ceremony at the STVT McAllen campus.
Zacatecas Trade Mission Builds Path for Mexican Companies in Pharr
A two-day commercial mission in Pharr brought Zacatecas business representatives together with customs, regulatory, economic development and university officials to prepare Mexican companies seeking to enter the U.S. market.
Cartel Cash Cleaner Sentenced to 4 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Peso Scheme
A 52-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to prison for his role in two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico.
Leah Wise Law Firm Welcomes Abraham Garcia as Chief Marketing Officer
Leah Wise Law Firm has named Abraham J. Garcia as its new Chief Marketing Officer, marking a historic milestone as the firm's first male executive hire since its founding nearly ten years ago.
