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20-Year Prison Sentence Handed to Mexican National for International Cocaine Conspiracy

A 51-year-old Houston man has been sentenced for his role in an ongoing cocaine distribution scheme that spanned nearly a decade.

Food Vendor Applications Open for McAllen’s Christmas in the Park 2026

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen are now accepting applications from food vendors for the 2026 Christmas in the Park, set for Friday, December 4 (5–11 p.m.) and Saturday, December 5 (noon–11 p.m.).

Mayor Omar Ochoa Pursues Federal Infrastructure Support During Washington Visit

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa joined Rio Grande Valley leaders in Washington, D.C., from June 10-12,...

DPS Trooper Dies in Traffic Crash 

AUSTIN – It is with great sadness that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a traffic crash in Childress County.

McAllen Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Assault Suspect

The McAllen Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Joanna Coronado, who is wanted in connection with an active assault investigation.

Cafecito’s Espresso Bar Expands Presence in Downtown McAllen

Cafecito’s Espresso Bar, owned by Derek Andrew Galvan, has been operating on the first floor of the Chase Bank Building in downtown McAllen for the past six months.

Major Weekend Drug Bust: CBP Seizes $984,000 Worth of Cocaine in Laredo

Texas Border Business LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry seized cocaine valued at more than $984,000 in two...

Governor Boosts Texas Chip Supply Chain with $3.9M Grant to Schunk Xycarb

 Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.9 million has been extended to Schunk Xycarb Technology Inc. (Xycarb) for an expansion of their production facility in Georgetown, which is expected to create 25 new jobs and represents more than $42 million in capital investment.

Books, Boo’s & Second Chances, June 20th

What happens when a beloved bookstore, an award-winning children’s author, and a group of homeless kittens come together? You get SummerWeen Storybook & Kitty Spooktacular, a one-of-a-kind family event celebrating literacy, compassion, and community.

Operation Christmas RGV Earns 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid

peration Christmas RGV is proud to announce that it has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), the highest level of recognition offered by the leading source of nonprofit information.

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