New Pharr–STC Partnership Brings Free English Classes to City Staff
Texas Border Business By Amanda Sotelo Learning English has been a lifelong dream for Yolanda Cortez, who came to the United States from Mexico in 1985,...
DHR Health Backs Education at 30th Annual VAMOS Golf Tournament
The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo Del Prado, Edinburg, TX 78539, to announce DHR Health as the Presenting Sponsor of the 30th Annual VAMOS Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen, Texas. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser and one of the most anticipated charitable sporting events in the region.
Education Department Pauses Involuntary Student Loan Collections
The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) today announced that it will delay the implementation of involuntary collections on federal student loans, including Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) and the Treasury Offset Program (TOP).
Rep. Gonzalez Calls on Trump to Halt Student Loan Wage Garnishment
As prices on everyday goods continue to rise from tariffs and millions of Americans see their health care premiums skyrocket, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged President Trump today to ensure his Administration does not garnish up to 15% of wages from student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments.
Pharr Honors Service and Stewardship at 2026 State of the City
The City of Pharr closed its 2026 State of the City address by recognizing two examples of civic leadership: individual service to the community and long-term stewardship of public finances.
Clark Addresses Hundreds at 2026 State of American Business
Hundreds of business executives, state and local Chamber leaders, policymakers, global partners and journalists gathered at U.S. Chamber headquarters for the 2026 State of American Business keynote address delivered by Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark.
Man with Prior Felony Convictions Receives 60‑Month Sentence for Reentering U.S
Texas Border Business U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 42-year-old Mexican man has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States. Gabriel Rodriguez-Martinez...
Food Bank RGV to Receive More than 10,000 Dozen Eggs in Historic Paxton Settlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a major settlement with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (“Cal-Maine”), which includes Cal-Maine donating around 2,160,000 eggs to food banks across Texas.
STC Rolls Out AI Monitoring Platform
Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – Leadership within South Texas College’s Division of Business, Public Safety and Technology (BPST) say they have developed an...
State Leadership Highlights Support for Veterans at VFW Conference
Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter conference, which honors the brave service members who served our nation on foreign lands.
























