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Commissioner David Fuentes Highlights Water, Roads, and Parks in Precinct 1

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González Texas Border Business Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes used the 2025 Hidalgo County State of the County Address to spotlight...

Three IDEA Rio Grande Valley Educators Receive Prestigious 2025 Yale Educator Award 

 IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce three outstanding educators from IDEA Rio Grande Valley are recipients of the 2025 Yale Educator Award, presented by the Yale University Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Drainage District Chief Raul E. Sesin Outlines Major Flood Control and Water Projects

At the 2025 Hidalgo County State of the County Address, Raul E. Sesin, general manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, outlined significant progress in flood control while emphasizing innovative solutions to long-standing water challenges.

Mission Man Convicted of Murder and Sentenced to Life in Prison

A Mission man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of murder. On October 7, 2025, a Hidalgo County jury found Aaron Madrid Cervantes, 22, of Mission, Texas, guilty of murder, announced Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios. 

Texas Regional Bank Wins Statewide Best of Community Banking Award

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association in the nation—recently honored Texas Regional Bank (TRB) with a Best of Community Banking (BOCB) Award.

Sen. Cruz Statement on President Trump’s Announcement of Israel-Hamas Deal

 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after President Trump announced the first phase of an agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Weslaco East Dual Credit Student Thrives in STC’s Advanced Manufacturing Program

Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – When Jonathan Gutierrez enrolled in a dual credit class through South Texas College, he didn’t expect it to...

Judge Cortez Highlights Finances, Infrastructure, and Regional Growth in 2025 State of the County

For the first time in more than a decade, Hidalgo County delivered a State of the County address on October 8, 2025, at the McAllen Convention Center, in an event hosted by RioPlex, LLC.

Pax­ton Arrests 8 Indi­vid­u­als Con­nect­ed to Hous­ton Abor­tion­ist

Attorney General Ken Paxton indicted and arrested eight additional individuals affiliated with the Houston area medical clinics, owned by Maria Rojas, that were providing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without proper medical licenses. Several of the individuals arrested were foreign nationals. 

Building the Future of Trade, Jobs, and Growth

At the southernmost point of Texas, where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf, the Port of Brownsville is driving a new era of growth and opportunity. Vessels, trains, and trucks traverse the port’s industrial landscape, signaling more than just cargo in motion. This is the economic engine driving the Rio Grande Valley’s economy.

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