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Port of Brownsville Marks Completion of Major Ship Channel Expansion
The Port of Brownsville celebrated the completion of the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project on June 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Brownsville Navigation District (BND), and NextDecade.
McAllen Heritage Center Hosts “Veterans: Then & Now”, July 11th
Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas - Join the McAllen Heritage Center, July 11th from 10AM to 4PM for a special event dedicated to honoring the...
STC Partnership Powers McAllen Utility Workforce with Hands-On Training
The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College is assisting employees gain valuable workplace credentials through a specialized heavy equipment program developed with McAllen Public Utilities.
Census Trends: Suburbs and Outlying Counties Propel Broad Growth Across the South
All age groups in the South grew faster than in any other region from 2020 to 2025, primarily fueled by outlying metro counties, according to new Vintage 2025 estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Op Ed: One Year Later: Feeding Texas Reviews the Legacy of the ‘One Big...
Ahead of the first anniversary of HR 1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Feeding Texas, the statewide network of food banks, is examining the policy’s impacts on food access in Texas.
Highlighting Crucial Role of Pollinators for National Pollinator Week
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller welcomed National Pollinator Week, June 22-28, by encouraging Texans to appreciate the bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators that help sustain Texas agriculture and the state's natural landscapes.
US Navy Sea Drones Integrated into NATO’s BALTOPS 2026 Exercise
Sailors assigned to the Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 32 are at the forefront of the Navy's fleet during exercise Baltic Operation 2026, delivering realistic counter-unmanned surface vessel training against unmanned vessels to NATO allies
Foreign Actors Leverage Fake Job Listings for Insider Recruitment
Using false online identities, they may pose as recruiters, consulting firm representatives, researchers, or analysts to establish professional relationships and collect information that supports their intelligence objectives. Image courtesy of FBI
McAllen Standpipes Transformed into Stunning Works of Art
Some of McAllen's most inspiring works of art aren't found inside a gallery or museum. They're waiting to be discovered throughout the city at neighborhood intersections, along walking trails, and beside roadways, where ordinary irrigation standpipes have been transformed into vibrant works of public art.
Alleged Cartel Trafficker Extradited from Mexico into US Custody
A 46-year-old Mexican national is set to appear in U.S. federal court for significant drug trafficking offenses.





































