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Governor Unveils Major Power Plant Expansions to Strengthen Houston Power Grid

Texas Border Business AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that 456 megawatts (MW) of new, dispatchable natural gas power generation units at NRG Energy’s TH Wharton...

McAllen Public Library and Workforce Solutions Community Job Fair, June 13th 

The Community Job Fair, hosted by the McAllen Public Library in partnership with Workforce Solutions, invites job seekers to connect with more than 40 employers actively recruiting for positions across a variety of industries. This event offers the community an opportunity to take the next step toward employment and secure interviews or job offers.

City of Edinburg’s Second FREE Summer Concert, June 20th

The City of Edinburg invites residents and visitors to celebrate the summer season at the Summer Music Concert Series, an exciting evening of live entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. The second summer concert will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Edinburg Promenade Amphitheater. Gates open at 7 p.m., with live music beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Pharr EDC Launches Trade & Tech Initiative with “Restro Tech” Roundtable, June 22nd

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC), in partnership with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC) and Resto Tech, invites business owners, entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, logistics professionals, and community leaders to attend a special Trade & Tech Roundtable focused on the future of artificial intelligence and technology in the restaurant industry.

Abbott Orders PUC and ERCOT to Protect Consumers from Data Center Power Costs

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate steps to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion.

Private Water Well Screenings Set for June in South Texas

Texas Border Business By Texas A&M AgriLife The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, will host private water well collections and results meetings in South Texas from June 22-30...

40 Years in Prison for Texas Duo Behind Illegal Pyramid Scheme

A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering charges in January 2026.

El Salvador Opens the World’s Largest Aircraft Maintenance Center

Texas Border Business Texas Border Business SAN LUIS TALPA, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele joined Alejandro Echeverría, CEO of AEROMAN, and other officials on April...

Julian Alvarez Calls for Greater Financial Literacy and Banking Career Awareness

ulian Alvarez, executive vice president and director of community relations at Lone Star National Bank, said the Bank On INT internship program is helping expose students to careers in banking while highlighting the talent already present in South Texas.

Father and Son Share Living Kidney Donation Story at DHR Health Event

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Mega Doctor News / Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas — The DHR Health Transplant Institute hosted a media event highlighting...

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