Jennifer De La O is named director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Jennifer De La O, formerly the director of Field Operations for the Boston Field Office, has entered on duty as director of Field Operations for Laredo Field Office. De La O succeeds DFO Donald R. Kusser, who will become the DFO at Los Angeles Field Office.
New Chavez Head Start Campus Opens Enrollment for South Pharr Families
Families in South Pharr now have a new opportunity to enroll their 3- and 4-year-olds in high-quality early childhood education as enrollment is now open for the new Cesar Chavez Head Start campus for the 2026-2027 school year.
STC, Donna ISD, and TCOLE Partner to Launch Historic Dual Credit Corrections Academy
South Texas College (STC), Donna Independent School District and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) have partnered to launch the region’s first dual credit Basic County Corrections Academy, creating a new career pathway that will allow high school students to earn a County Corrections Specialist Occupational Skills Award while still in high school.
Governor Abbott Kicks Off Tax-Free Weekend In Alamo
Governor Greg Abbott visited Alamo to promote Texas’ annual Tax-Free Weekend, reminding families that qualifying back-to-school items will be tax-free at retailers across the state from Friday, August 7, through midnight Sunday, August 9.
Governor Announces QTS Data Centers Will Meet Texas Standards
Governor Greg Abbott announced that QTS Data Centers has committed to comply with the standards and guidelines he established and participate in the State’s comprehensive audit.
Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development Foundation (RSTEF) Partners with The PossAble Dream Foundation
Rio-South Texas Education & Community Development (RSTEF) has awarded The PossAble Dream Foundation $88,656 for postsecondary education and workforce development.
DHR Health To Add Advanced Vascular Care Services to Its Brownsville Multispecialty Clinic
Texas Border Business BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Beginning August 31, 2026, patients living in the lower Rio Grande Valley, will have access to advanced vascular surgical services...
Mission Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza Cites Infrastructure, Public Safety and Growth as Reelection Priorities
Mission Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza said infrastructure improvements, economic development and public safety have defined her first term and remain her priorities if reelected.
Small Business Hiring Plans Surge to Highest Level Since Late 2022
NFIB’s July Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index rose after four consecutive months of decline, registering 102.1 in July after measuring 100.2 in June. The current reading is above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100.0.
Olmito Nature Park Unveils Phase II Kayak Launch on Aug. 7th
Cameron County is pleased to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Olmito Nature Park Phase II Kayak Launch onFriday, August 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 9538 Hayes Road, Olmito, Texas 78575.
