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The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) has earned international recognition after receiving a ranking from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Pharr Global Business Hub Partnership Initiative. The post International Economic Development Council Honors Pharr Global Business Hub appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Applications will be available beginning Friday, August 21, 2026. Applications must be submitted to the City of McAllen Human Resources Department, located at 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, Texas 78501, no later than Friday, September 18, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. The post McAllen Police Department Now Hiring Police Officers appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Texas Border Business EL PASO, Texas – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew and U.S. Border Patrol Special Operations Detachment agents rescued an injured hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park on Aug. 15. At 9:30 p.m., CBP AMO received a call to assist El Paso Fire Department personnel with […] The post CBP AMO and Border Patrol Agents Rescue Injured…
The DriveTexas mobile app is now available to download on Apple and Google devices. This app provides powerful, real-time travel tools right at drivers’ fingertips. The post DriveTexas Mobile App Now Available for Download appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Governor Greg Abbott directed a review of all state grants to entities that operate airports in Texas, including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), for possible revocation of active state grant funds and the denial of any future grants due to illegal religious discrimination at government-owned facilities. The post Governor Directs Review…
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) today highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry. The post July Texas Upstream Employment Drops, but Talent Demand Stays Strong appeared first on Texas Border Business .
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. The post Governor Abbott Names Latest Slate of State Agency Appointees appeared first on Texas Border Business .
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is highlighting a unique capability within its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) that helps safeguard Texans from radiological and nuclear threats. The post DPS Highlights Airborne Radiation Detection Capabilities appeared first on Texas Border Business .
For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near record highs again. These new population reports are good news for hunters hitting the field on Sept. 1, a historic early opening date…
The McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation is expanding scholarships, free concerts and programs for young performers as part of its effort to make the arts more accessible throughout McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley. The post McAllen Arts Foundation Expands Scholarships, Free Concerts and Youth Opportunities appeared first on Texas Border Business .
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) received four 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The awards recognize BCIC’s work in strategic planning, economic equity and inclusion, public reporting, and business education. The post International Economic Development Council Honors BCIC with Four 2026 Awards…
Mexican Consul Jesús Cano said commercial missions that bring producers and business representatives to the Rio Grande Valley provide direct access to the information needed to pursue cross-border trade while strengthening economic ties between Mexico and the United States. The post Mexican Consul Jesús Cano Sees Pharr’s Commercial Missions as Two-Way Road for Trade appeared first on Texas Border…
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) congratulates Aida C. Escobar Elementary and Graciela Garcia Elementary for being named Bright Spots Top Schools, a national recognition honoring campuses that are exceeding expectations in literacy education and helping students build the foundational skills needed for lifelong success. The post PSJA ISD Elementary Schools Named National…
Bert Ogden Auto Group officially celebrated the grand opening of BMW of Pharr on Thursday, Aug. 20, bringing together company leaders, BMW of North America representatives, City of Pharr officials, customers and employees for an evening that concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The post BMW of Pharr Celebrates Grand Opening and New Chapter for Bert Ogden Auto Group appeared first on Texas…
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute honored Estela Flores for 40 years of service in vocational education during a ceremony at the STVT McAllen campus. The post Estela Flores Honored for 40 Years of Service at South Texas VoTech appeared first on Texas Border Business .
A two-day commercial mission in Pharr brought Zacatecas business representatives together with customs, regulatory, economic development and university officials to prepare Mexican companies seeking to enter the U.S. market. The post Zacatecas Trade Mission Builds Path for Mexican Companies in Pharr appeared first on Texas Border Business .
A 52-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to prison for his role in two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico. The post Cartel Cash Cleaner Sentenced to 4 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Peso Scheme appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Leah Wise Law Firm has named Abraham J. Garcia as its new Chief Marketing Officer, marking a historic milestone as the firm's first male executive hire since its founding nearly ten years ago. The post Leah Wise Law Firm Welcomes Abraham Garcia as Chief Marketing Officer appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD celebrated its historic “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency and the employees behind the achievement during a rock-inspired Staff Convocation on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena. The post PSJA ISD Takes the Stage to Celebrate Top Marks at 2026 Convocation appeared first on Texas Border Business .
A champion for student success, South Texas College Economics faculty member Kevin Peek, Ph.D., for the last decade has dedicated his time to promoting Open Educational Resources (OER), or access to free digital textbooks and other academic material, to maintain student educational access and equality The post STC Cuts College Costs with Zero-Textbook-Cost Degree Programs appeared first on Texas…
Italian singer and songwriter Matteo Bocelli will perform a special holiday concert at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Dec. 19, bringing his blend of classical training and contemporary music to the Rio Grande Valley. The post Matteo Bocelli Coming to McAllen for Special Holiday Concert appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Andrea Figueroa Benton, director of community relations for NextDecade, said the Rio Grande Valley has demonstrated it can provide the workforce needed for one of the region’s largest industrial projects, with more than 70% of workers at the Rio Grande LNG construction site coming from the Valley. The post Next Decade Finds the Workforce It Needs in the Rio Grande Valley appeared first on Texas…
Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an industry-wide investigation into companies that market and sell products that are labeled as “made with avocado oil.” This follows reports that these products may contain undisclosed seed oils or other ingredients that are not identified on their ingredient labels. The post Hidden Oils Prompt Texas AG Investigation Into Avocado Oil Products appeared first on…
Offshore anglers will head out to the Gulf of Mexico off South Padre Island, September 11–13, for the 11th Annual SPI Wahoo Classic. The post 11th Annual SPI Wahoo Classic Brings High-Stakes Offshore Fishing to South Padre Island appeared first on Texas Border Business .
The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) Board of Trustees approved a competitive compensation plan for all employees for the 2026-2027 school year during its regular School Board meeting held Monday, August 17, 2026, at the PSJA ISD Lecture Hall. The post PSJA ISD School Board Approves Competitive Pay Raises for 2026-2027 appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District’s academic success received a statewide spotlight this week when Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted PSJA ISD while discussing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes in Texas public schools. The post PSJA ISD Earns Statewide Recognition During Governor’s Speech on Public Education appeared first on Texas Border Business .
The City of McAllen is moving forward with Arts for All, a community initiative designed to give approximately 900 to 1,000 Rio Grande Valley students each year access to live Broadway productions and opportunities to interact with touring professionals. The post McAllen Launches Arts for All to Bring Broadway to Valley Students appeared first on Texas Border Business .
Maricela “Mari” De León, executive director of RGV LEAD, called on Rio Grande Valley employers to give students direct exposure to the workplace as the region prepares for expanding demand in advanced manufacturing, engineering, cybersecurity and other industries. The post Mari De León Pushes Employers to Open Doors for the Valley’s Next Workforce appeared first on Texas Border Business .
