The Rio Grande Valley Makes Its Voice Heard
Voter participation increased substantially across four Rio Grande Valley counties during the November 3, 2026, general election, according to preliminary figures released by the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT NOW), a nonprofit organization promoting nonpartisan civic engagement.
TxDOT and Texas DPS Partner to Promote Safe Driving and End Daily Traffic Deaths
Texas Border Business RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – Texas has more than 95,000 reasons to end the streak of daily traffic deaths. Each one is a person...
YOGI Bins Helps Texas Game Wardens Keep Texas Clean
Texas Game Wardens spend plenty of time on the road, often in some of the state's most remote places. Now they have a new way to deal with trash while they're out in the field, thanks to YOGI Bins, an Austin-based, company with a particular interest in keeping the outdoors litter-free.
IDEA Public Schools Names Ed Rivera as New Governing Board Chair
IDEA Public Schools announced it has named Ed Rivera Chair of its Governing Board, bringing a seasoned business leader, entrepreneur, and longtime education advocate into the organization’s top governance role.
TxDOT launches survey for US 83 Texas Corridor Study
From now until Dec. 19, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is asking for public input on the agency’s US 83 Texas Corridor Study, which will establish a long-range implementation plan to guide improvements along the corridor.
Heavy Rain and Flooding Possible Across Rio Grande Valley This Weekend
The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting several days of widespread showers and thunderstorms across Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, with the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8.
Texas A&M–Kingsville Honors Nine Alumni at 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business KINGSVILLE, Texas — Texas A&M University–Kingsville recognized nine individuals during its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards...
Future I-27 Construction Could Support 34,519 Jobs Annually Across Nine States
The development of Future Interstate 27 and the Ports-to-Plains Interstate corridor could support an average of 34,519 jobs annually across nine states during construction, according to an October 2026 economic impact study prepared by REMI Consulting.
Los Angeles Woman Charged in Connection With $18M COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury in the Central District of California returned an indictment yesterday charging Marisela Nuno, 53, of Los Angeles, California, with an $18 million scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, federal stimulus programs authorized as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
McAllen Makes Major Investments in Parks & Recreation Facilities
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Retama Park today, City officials celebrated the opening of an inclusive playground and highlighted additional improvements at Camp McAllen and Los Encinos Turf Field.
