he Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce D.A. Terry Palacios as the 2026 Edinburg Man of the Year and Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres as the 2026 Edinburg Woman of the Year. Both will be recognized during the Chamber’s 101st Annual Banquet and Installation Celebration on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

American Forests, the nation’s oldest nonprofit dedicated to forest stewardship and conservation, will host the 32nd annual Rio Reforestation event on October 17, 2026.

Thirty thousand pounds of vintage clothing, a warehouse filled with shoppers, and a cause extending far beyond fashion.On Saturday, October 10, No Limit Vintage hosted a special Breast Cancer Awareness Fill-A-Bag event in collaboration with DHR Health Oncology Institute and Mija Media House, bringing together local businesses and organizations to support individuals and families affected by breast cancer.

The City of Brownsville joins family, friends and communities across the nation in mourning the passing of Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte III, an accomplished actor, passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities and devoted philanthropist whose commitment to Brownsville helped create opportunities for our community. Mitte passed away Monday, October 12, at the age of 34.

The City of McAllen and Keep McAllen Beautiful Unveiled Soaring Through McAllen, a mural spanning more than 14,000 square feet, created by artist Oneida Aceves Trevino to celebrate the Rio Grande Valley’s natural beauty, wildlife, and regional identity.

Tello, a specialist with Student Activities and Wellness, received the inaugural honor in recognition of his dedication to students and his commitment to creating a welcoming and engaging campus experience.

Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Senior Key Accounts Representative, Mirta Vasquez, was selected to serve on a statewide advisory council supporting the development of Texas’ HOMES (Home Efficiency Rebates) and HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate) residential energy-efficiency rebate programs.

The new office represents a $5 million investment and serves as a regional hub supporting Garver's water and wastewater infrastructure work in South Texas and across the country.

Governor Greg Abbott announced $3.7 million in Perkins Leadership Grantsawarded to 13 Texas public two-year postsecondary institutions for the development of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

The City of Brownsville has launched www.brownsvilletxwatersecurity.com, giving residents one place to learn about Project Quantum, find answers to common questions and follow developments related to the community’s water future.