Insurance Companies Cannot Reject Coverage Based Only on Roof Age
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is clarifying its rule that insurance companies can’t decline or not renew a home insurance policy based on the age of a house or its roof.
Enrollment Period Extended for Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction
The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) extended the enrollment period for the 1 percent interest rate reduction benefit by an additional three months. Borrowers who enroll in auto pay by December 31, 2026, or those who are already enrolled, will benefit from the interest rate reduction through June 30, 2028.
RGV Author Receives International Literary Recognition During Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Rio Grande Valley author, entrepreneur and founder of The BECOME Method™,Giselle Mascarenhas, is celebrating international literary recognition for her book, She Forgot She Was Free: Returning to the Girl You Were Before the World Got Loud.
Ride for a Cause—and Across the Causeway—at South Padre Island’s 2026 Ride for Rotary,...
Cyclists from across the Rio Grande Valley and beyond will have a rare opportunity to take in one of South Texas’ most spectacular views when the Ride for Rotary – Queen Isabella Causeway Cross 2026 rolls into South Padre Island on Sunday, October 4.
Congress Sends Common Cents Act to Trump as Businesses Adjust to Penny Phaseout
he U.S. Senate passed the Common Cents Act on Sept. 28, sending legislation that establishes national cash-rounding rules to President Donald Trump after the phaseout of penny production.
TSC Generations Day Celebrates Century of Student Success
Texas Southmost College celebrated its legacy and the generations of Scorpions who have called the institution home during Generations Day on Sept. 14, 2026, at the Oliveira Student Services Center.
DHR Health Offers Mammogram Screening Special During “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” and DHR Health is encouraging women to prioritize their breast health by offering their annual mammogram screening special.
Inside the PSJA Strategy Getting Texas Attention
Sometimes a story unfolding close to home becomes important enough that people across Texas begin paying attention.
Can PSJA’s Teacher Investment Model Offer a Path for Schools Across Texas and the...
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District has drawn statewide attention after Gov. Greg Abbott cited the South Texas district as an example of how investment in teachers can align with strong student performance, raising a broader question about whether other school systems could adopt elements of PSJA ISD’s approach.
Edinburg Cultural Arts Calling for Performers for Los Muertos Bailan
The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department is inviting local performers, schools, dance studios, and cultural groups to participate in the 2026 Los Muertos Bailan Festival on Saturday, October 24.
