The City of Mercedes has launched a search for its next city manager, seeking an experienced public administrator to oversee municipal operations, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives.

The members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC) honored two Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers for bringing home the top team trophy at this year’s National Top Trooper Competition.

Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. According to TIPRO, employment in the Texas upstream sector decreased by 500 jobs between August and September 2026

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 vehicles in the United States because a malfunctioning front power seat switch could cause an electric motor to overheat, increasing the risk of fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.

Governor Greg Abbott touted the strength of the Texas economy as Texas employers added 154,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months for an annual growth rate of 1.1 percent, outpacing the national rate by 0.8 percentage points.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 data showcasing a 95% drop in southwest border apprehensions,compared to the Biden Administration, alongside the lowest annual encounters in American history and the first-ever fiscal year with zero Border Patrol releases.

Voto Latino Foundation and Hispanic Federation held “Juntos en el 956,” a community town hall in Edinburg, Texas, on Saturday, October 10, launching a six-figure get-out-the-vote operation aimed at the Rio Grande Valley.

The North American Development Bank (NADBank) announced the launch of the Access to Financing Program (AFP), a new financing tool that will expand access to funding for environmental projects in the U.S.-Mexico border region through qualified financial intermediaries. 

Texas Border Business DHR Health is pleased to announce the launch of DHR Health Talks, a new podcast series designed to connect all Rio Grande...

Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas, candidates for Texas House District 41, presented differing approaches to property taxes, education, healthcare and infrastructure during a forum organized by the McAllen Citizens League.