The City of McAllen officially launched the 2025 South Pole Illuminated Festival during a press conference held on November 11, 2025, at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom. Presented by the City of McAllen and McAllen Convention Center Facilities, and title sponsored by H-E-B, the event highlighted a season of celebration, partnership, and community prid

For 16-year-old Mercedes High School junior Jamie Noriega, welding isn’t just a skill, it’s a way to shape her future

IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley is proud to announce that six of its college preparatory schools have been recognized among the top schools in the region according to the CHILDREN AT RISK 24-25 School rankings.  

n honor of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Sgt. Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act. This legislation authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to construct a Veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley named in honor of Texas Veteran and hero, Sgt. Alfredo 'Freddy’ Gonzalez.

South Texas Educator Vangela Churchill launched her 2026 Republican campaign for the 40th District of the Texas House of Representatives with a new website.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of Bobby Michael Dennis – the man wanted in the shooting of a Jacksonville Police Officer and her K-9, and subject of last week’s Blue Alert.

McAllen Police Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a financial institution on the 10 block of South Broadway on October 27, 2025

Texas Border Business AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks and administered the New Lawyer Oath to Texas veterans who recently passed the bar exam at...

The Port of Brownsville has begun the demolition phase of the Cargo Dock 3 reconstruction project, marking the start of a major modernization effort for the port’s turning basi

For the seventh year in a row, South Texas College’s Information Technology department hosted its Rockin’ IT event, welcoming nearly 90 middle school students for an immersive day of discovery in technology.