# south texas (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south texas. Page: Feed: --- ## [SpaceX Unveils $100 Billion Starbase Louisiana](https://texasborderbusiness.com/spacex-unveils-100-billion-starbase-louisiana/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Playing now on Me Gusta TV Online Television, we take you to Louisiana, where SpaceX has announced plans for a historic $100 billion investment to build what is expected to become the company’s largest spaceport. Starbase Louisiana, planned for Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish, is projected to create more than 11,000 direct and indirect job opportunities and eventually support thousands of… [Listen](https://content.spacex.com/cms-assets/assets/Starship_Starbase_LA_F1.mp4) ## [SpaceX Announces $100 Billion Louisiana Spaceport, Its Largest Launch Site Yet](https://texasborderbusiness.com/spacex-announces-100-billion-louisiana-spaceport-its-largest-launch-site-yet/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Texas Border Business Texas Border Business PECAN ISLAND, La. — SpaceX announced plans Tuesday to invest $100 billion in a massive new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, establishing what the company and state officials say will become SpaceX’s largest launch facility and eventually support thousands of launches annually. The development, named Starbase Louisiana, will occupy \[…\] The post… [Listen](https://content.spacex.com/cms-assets/assets/Starship_Starbase_LA_F1.mp4) ## [Edinburg PD Investigating Reported Indecency Involving a Child](https://texasborderbusiness.com/edinburg-pd-investigating-reported-indecency-involving-a-child/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a case involving multiple counts of indecency with a child following the arrest of a local pastor. The post Edinburg PD Investigating Reported Indecency Involving a Child appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [From Server to Regional Manager, Pablo Ayar’s 24-Year Journey Grows with Lin’s Grand Buffet](https://texasborderbusiness.com/from-server-to-regional-manager-pablo-ayars-24-year-journey-grows-with-lins-grand-buffet/) _2026-08-25 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ Twenty-four years ago, Pablo Ayar walked into a new restaurant preparing to open in McAllen and applied for a job as a server. Today, at 52, he is a regional manager for Lin’s Grand Buffet, helping oversee a company whose growth he has experienced from the inside. The post From Server to Regional Manager, Pablo Ayar’s 24-Year Journey Grows with Lin’s Grand Buffet appeared first on Texas Border… ## [Texas DPS Corporal Takes Top Honors at North American Championship](https://texasborderbusiness.com/texas-dps-corporal-takes-top-honors-at-north-american-championship/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that Corporal Kaleb Rains (Eastland) has earned the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award at the 2026 North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC). The post Texas DPS Corporal Takes Top Honors at North American Championship appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend and American Icon, Dies at 80](https://texasborderbusiness.com/dolly-parton-country-music-legend-and-american-icon-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Dolly Parton, the Tennessee-born singer-songwriter who became one of the most recognizable figures in American music and entertainment, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at age 80. Her death was announced by her family. The post Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend and American Icon, Dies at 80 appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Exclusive Museum of South Texas History Exhibit Opens in Pharr Sep. 2](https://texasborderbusiness.com/exclusive-museum-of-south-texas-history-exhibit-opens-in-pharr-sep-2/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ The City of Pharr invites the community and members of the media to attend the opening ceremony of Pharr: Packed with History, a new museum exhibit created in special collaboration for the first time ever, with the Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory). The post Exclusive Museum of South Texas History Exhibit Opens in Pharr Sep. 2 appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [McAllen Builds Business Connections in Monterrey at Café Con Texas](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mcallen-builds-business-connections-in-monterrey-at-cafe-con-texas/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos and City staff participated in the 2026 Café Con Texas forum, hosted by the World Trade Center (WTC) Monterrey. The post McAllen Builds Business Connections in Monterrey at Café Con Texas appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [City of Pharr and Pharr International Bridge to Host Truck Expo, Aug. 28th](https://texasborderbusiness.com/city-of-pharr-and-pharr-international-bridge-to-host-truck-expo-aug-28th/) _2026-08-25 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ The Truck Expo will take place on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S. I-69C) in Edinburg. The post City of Pharr and Pharr International Bridge to Host Truck Expo, Aug. 28th appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Marissa Gerlach Draws No. 3 Ballot Position in Reelection Bid](https://texasborderbusiness.com/marissa-gerlach-draws-no-3-ballot-position-in-reelection-bid/) _2026-08-25 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ Marissa Gerlach has drawn the No. 3 position on the ballot as she seeks to continue serving her community, returning to the same spot she held when voters elected her in a special election in December 2023. The post Marissa Gerlach Draws No. 3 Ballot Position in Reelection Bid appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lrfUpLVmL3kM) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Mayor Villalobos Says McAllen Is Building a Broader Future for the Arts](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mayor-villalobos-says-mcallen-is-building-a-broader-future-for-the-arts/) _2026-08-22 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ Mayor Javier Villalobos said McAllen is continuing to invest in arts and entertainment as a way to bring people together, expand cultural opportunities and strengthen the city’s quality of life. The post Mayor Villalobos Says McAllen Is Building a Broader Future for the Arts appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [International Economic Development Council Honors Pharr Global Business Hub](https://texasborderbusiness.com/international-economic-development-council-honors-pharr-global-business-hub/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ 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 . ## [McAllen Police Department Now Hiring Police Officers](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mcallen-police-department-now-hiring-police-officers-2/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · 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 . ## [CBP AMO and Border Patrol Agents Rescue Injured Hiker in El Paso](https://texasborderbusiness.com/cbp-amo-and-border-patrol-agents-rescue-injured-hiker-in-el-paso/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · 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… ## [DriveTexas Mobile App Now Available for Download](https://texasborderbusiness.com/drivetexas-mobile-app-now-available-for-download/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ 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 Directs Review of Airports Over Illegal Religious Discrimination](https://texasborderbusiness.com/governor-directs-review-of-airports-over-illegal-religious-discrimination/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · 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… ## [July Texas Upstream Employment Drops, but Talent Demand Stays Strong](https://texasborderbusiness.com/july-texas-upstream-employment-drops-but-talent-demand-stays-strong/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ 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 . ## [Governor Abbott Names Latest Slate of State Agency Appointees](https://texasborderbusiness.com/governor-abbott-names-latest-slate-of-state-agency-appointees/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · 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 . ## [DPS Highlights Airborne Radiation Detection Capabilities](https://texasborderbusiness.com/dps-highlights-airborne-radiation-detection-capabilities/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · 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 . ## [High Dove Counts Signal Strong Outlook for Upcoming Hunting Season](https://texasborderbusiness.com/high-dove-counts-signal-strong-outlook-for-upcoming-hunting-season/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · 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… ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jGHrQ4cOVgww) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [McAllen Arts Foundation Expands Scholarships, Free Concerts and Youth Opportunities](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mcallen-arts-foundation-expands-scholarships-free-concerts-and-youth-opportunities/) _2026-08-21 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ 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 . ## [International Economic Development Council Honors BCIC with Four 2026 Awards](https://texasborderbusiness.com/international-economic-development-council-honors-bcic-with-four-2026-awards/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · 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 Sees Pharr’s Commercial Missions as Two-Way Road for Trade](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mexican-consul-jesus-cano-sees-pharrs-commercial-missions-as-two-way-road-for-trade/) _2026-08-21 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ 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… ## [PSJA ISD Elementary Schools Named National ‘Bright Spots’ for Excellence in Literacy](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-elementary-schools-named-national-bright-spots-for-excellence-in-literacy/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ 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… ## [BMW of Pharr Celebrates Grand Opening and New Chapter for Bert Ogden Auto Group](https://texasborderbusiness.com/bmw-of-pharr-celebrates-grand-opening-and-new-chapter-for-bert-ogden-auto-group/) _2026-08-21 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ 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… ## [Estela Flores Honored for 40 Years of Service at South Texas VoTech](https://texasborderbusiness.com/estela-flores-honored-for-40-years-of-service-at-south-texas-votech/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ 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 . ## [Zacatecas Trade Mission Builds Path for Mexican Companies in Pharr](https://texasborderbusiness.com/zacatecas-trade-mission-builds-path-for-mexican-companies-in-pharr/) _2026-08-20 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · 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 . ## [Cartel Cash Cleaner Sentenced to 4 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Peso Scheme](https://texasborderbusiness.com/cartel-cash-cleaner-sentenced-to-4-years-for-multimillion-dollar-peso-scheme/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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 Welcomes Abraham Garcia as Chief Marketing Officer](https://texasborderbusiness.com/leah-wise-law-firm-welcomes-abraham-garcia-as-chief-marketing-officer/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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 . ## [PSJA ISD Takes the Stage to Celebrate Top Marks at 2026 Convocation](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-takes-the-stage-to-celebrate-top-marks-at-2026-convocation/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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 . ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2o2Vzuw4F2xh) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [STC Cuts College Costs with Zero-Textbook-Cost Degree Programs](https://texasborderbusiness.com/stc-cuts-college-costs-with-zero-textbook-cost-degree-programs/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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… ## [Matteo Bocelli Coming to McAllen for Special Holiday Concert](https://texasborderbusiness.com/matteo-bocelli-coming-to-mcallen-for-special-holiday-concert/) _2026-08-20 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ 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 . ## [Next Decade Finds the Workforce It Needs in the Rio Grande Valley](https://texasborderbusiness.com/next-decade-finds-the-workforce-it-needs-in-the-rio-grande-valley/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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… ## [Hidden Oils Prompt Texas AG Investigation Into Avocado Oil Products](https://texasborderbusiness.com/hidden-oils-prompt-texas-ag-investigation-into-avocado-oil-products/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ 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… ## [11th Annual SPI Wahoo Classic Brings High-Stakes Offshore Fishing to South Padre Island](https://texasborderbusiness.com/11th-annual-spi-wahoo-classic-brings-high-stakes-offshore-fishing-to-south-padre-island/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ 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 . ## [PSJA ISD School Board Approves Competitive Pay Raises for 2026-2027](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-school-board-approves-competitive-pay-raises-for-2026-2027/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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 . ## [PSJA ISD Earns Statewide Recognition During Governor’s Speech on Public Education](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-earns-statewide-recognition-during-governors-speech-on-public-education/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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 . ## [McAllen Launches Arts for All to Bring Broadway to Valley Students](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mcallen-launches-arts-for-all-to-bring-broadway-to-valley-students/) _2026-08-20 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · 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 . ## [Mari De León Pushes Employers to Open Doors for the Valley’s Next Workforce](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mari-de-leon-pushes-employers-to-open-doors-for-the-valleys-next-workforce/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · 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 .