PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes John Gonzales to Edinburg Commercial Lending Team
“John will be an excellent addition to our lending team and a great resource to the business owners in the communities we serve,” said Rio Grande Valley Region Chairman Robert Norman
A Texas Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment
This is a $25 billion increase in total investment from the previous year.
Dr. J.A. Gonzalez Officially Named as HCISD Superintendent of Schools
The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the official naming of Dr. J.A. González as the new Harlingen CISD Superintendent of Schools.
Swearing-In Ceremony For New Edinburg Fire Chief, August 18th
Boasting an impressive record of nearly three decades of exemplary service in the fire department, Chief Garza steps into his new leadership role after his tenure as the Fire Marshal under the guidance of Chief Shawn Snider.
STC, A Top 5 College in State for Awarding Two-Year Degrees to Hispanics
STC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, with 96% of its nearly 30,000 student population of Mexican American descent.
Zeidman Appointed to Holocaust, Genocide, & Antisemitism Advisory Commission
The Advisory Commission conducts studies on antisemitism in the state, provides assistance to schools, and meets with appropriate representatives of public and private organizations to provide information in addition to various education duties around the state.
New Enhancements to Dewey Decimal Trail at McAllen Public Library
"These new plaques truly enhance the Dewey Decimal Trail experience," said Kate Horan, Library Director.
South Texas to Receive $3.6 Billion For Transportation Infrastructure
The 2024 UTP allocates $150 million to support the construction of the International Bridge Trade Corridor (IBTC) project in Hidalgo County.
Gov. Appoints Wise to 472nd Judicial District Court
George Jerrell Wise of College Station is the Presiding Judge of the City of Bryan Municipal Court, a position he has held since 2021.
Jobs By the Numbers
The diverse and dynamic Texas economy is certainly not immune to national and global challenges, but the state is well positioned to generate opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries.

























